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Chapter 11 Rome

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  • 500 BCE

    Formation of Roman Senate

    With the end of the Etruscan monarchy came the Senate, established by the Patricians and Plebeians of Rome.
  • 300 BCE

    Schools of Philosophy/Religions

    Philosophies such as Stoicism and religions such as Mithraism and the Cult of Isis emerged.
  • 246 BCE

    Punic Wars

    Romans went to war against Carthage, and eventually conquered them and gained their wealth.
  • 200 BCE

    Slavery Arises

    Slavery arose in the second century due to the persisting poverty problems.
  • 121 BCE

    Gracchi Brothers Executed

    Nobles advocated for the death of Tiberius and Gaius as they were a threat to their wealth.
  • Period: 87 BCE to 83 BCE

    Civil War

    The Romans were at odds due to the increasing poverty rate and injustices in the Republic.
  • 46 BCE

    Julius Caesar's Rule

    Julius Caesar's strict imperial rule was favored by many, and hated by some which led to his murder in 44 BC.
  • 27 BCE

    Rule of Augustus

    Octavius, the next in line after Julius Caesar, began ruling under the new name Augustus after proving himself worthy in battles.
  • 30

    Crucifixion of Christ

    Jesus was killed by Romans because they believed he was rebelling against their imperial rule.
  • Period: 30 to 200

    Roman Expansion

    Rome conquered many lands including Egypt, Kush, England, and Mesopotamia.