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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.