History of Rome

By jacob.jones@southwestchristian.org
  • 509 BCE

    The Republic of Rome starts

    The Republic of Rome starts
    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.
  • Period: 264 BCE to 146 BCE

    Punic Wars

    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.
  • 218 BCE

    Roman Empire expands onto Italian Peninsula

    Roman Empire expands onto Italian Peninsula
    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
  • Period: 100 BCE to 44 BCE

    Julius Caeser

    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
  • Period: 63 BCE to 14

    Augustus Caeser

    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
  • 27 BCE

    The End of Rome's Republic

    The End of Rome's Republic
    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
  • 27 BCE

    Pax Romana

    Pax Romana
    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.
  • Period: 4 BCE to 30

    Jesus's teachings

    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.
  • Period: 280 to 337

    Constantine I

    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
  • 284

    The Split of the Empire and the Finding of Constantinople

    The Split of the Empire and the Finding of Constantinople
    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.