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Once the Romans were free of the Etruscans, who were ruling over them for hundreds of years, they decided to establish a republic, which is a system of Government where the citizens elect representatives to rule over them.
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In the Punic Wars, Rome fought three wars against the Carthagians, lasting more than 100 years. Carthage was defeated after the third war and Rome gained control over the Mediterranean.
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Italy was much easier to conquer than Greece, because of the geography. Italy had a flatter and less mountainous landscape, making it easier for them to come through and not have to trek over mountains
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Julius Caeser was a Roman general who wanted a reformation in the Government. He forced the Senate to make him the dictator and he passed many reforms to help with Rome's political problems. He was later assassinated to save the republic
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Augustus Caeser was the first emperor of the new empire, after the fall of the republic. He would help Rome recover from the civil wars and helped get a stable government going. He also made trade and taxes easier by creating a census, or population count that would occur every 5 years
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Due to power struggles between political leaders and generals who wanted an uprise against the Republic, it led to the weakening of the republic and its overthrowing
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The Pax Romana was a 200 year time of peace in Rome. During the Pax Romana, Italy was much easier to unify than Greece. since Italy had a more flat landscape and their geography was less mountainous.
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Jesus's were firmly rooted in the Jewish tradition. He said that he was the son of God and said that anyone could get eternal life if they believed in Him. He emphasized to showing God's love and to forgive.
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Constantine was the main reason Christianity became a thing in Rome. He prevented Christians to be persecuted, like another emperor, named Nero, strongly believed in, and he set up a new capital in Constantinople, which is present day Turkey
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After 100 of years after the Punic Wars, Rome was facing threats from many other civilizations. Rome was also having to face problems politically. Eventually, the emperor Diocletian split the empire to better handle the government and restore order.
