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Greek settlers established 50 colonies on the coast of Italy & Sicily
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Etruscan became king.
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Rome replaced the Etruscan rulers with a republic.
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A group of 10 officials began writing down Rome's laws. These laws were carved on 12 tablets, or tables, and hung from the Forum.
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The first Punic War with Carthage begins
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In the second Punic War Hannibal invades Italy
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slaves form one-third of the Roman population.
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Romes Mediterranean empire stretched from Autonolia on the east to Spain on the West
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Julius Caesar joins forces with Crassus
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Julius Caesar leads a successful campaign to conquer all of Gaul.
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Julius took his army to defeat Pompeys army in Greece, Asia, Spain, and Egypt.
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Conspirators kill Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar was named dictator for life.
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Octavian joins with Marc Antony and took control of Rome and ruled for 10 years as a second Triumvirate.
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Cleopatra and Antony committed suicide.
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Empire and Pax Romana begins with the reign of Augustus.
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Rome is at it's peak of power under the rule of Augustus.
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Rome takes control of the Jewish Kingdom and made its Provence in Judea
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Augustus dies and Tiberius becomes the new successor
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Nero was blamed for a disastrous fire in Rome. He then stated the Christians were responsible for it and ordered them to be prosecuted.
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The Romans stormed Jeruselum and destroyed the temple complex.
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Colosseum was built, its capacity could hold between 45,000- 50,000. It is made of stone and concrete, and stands 157 feet high and 620 feet long. The arena itself is 287 feet long and 180 feet wide.
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Mount Vesuvius erupted covering Pompeii in a thick layer of ash.
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Romans become interested in the religions of Asia.
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Diocletian, who will divide the Roman Empire, becomes emperor.
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four rivals broke out for power
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Constantine was fighting three rivals for the title.
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Constantine declared the end of prosecutions against Christians
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Constantine reunites the empire.
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Christianity was made an official religion.
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Empire permanently split.
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Western Roman Empire falls with the ouster of the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus.
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Aqueducts were designed by the Roman engineers to bring water into the cities and towns.
