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8TH-6TH BC
Rome was governed by kings of latin and etruscan origin. It became the most powerful city in its region, known as latium. -
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Women did not participate in politics.
Girls received the same education as boys until adolescence.
The pater familias was the family's highest authority.
The sons of wealthy families were educated at home by greek masters. -
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus last king end of The Monarchy
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6TH-1ST century BC
The Roman Republic was a political system wich lasted five centuries. -
5th century-3rd century BC. 3rd century-2nd century BC. 1st century BC.
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The Heruli overthrew Romulus Augustulus, the last Roan emperor in the west.
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Howevwr, the division did not improve the situation in the western half of the Empire.
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Honorius received the western half, with Rome as its capital.
Arcadius received the eastern half, with Constantinople as its capital. -
The wealthier classes had a rich diet wich included meat and fish.
The poorer classes primarily ate bread, soup and barley or wheat porridge. -
Agriculture was the most important activity.
Livestock farming was essential, but raising horses was crucial.
Mining was among the economic activities that brought the greatest prosperity.
Artisanal activity also became very important.
Trade also developed, especially during the Pax Romana. -
Plebeian revolts, in the 2nd century BC, the Gracchus brothers, both tribunes of the plebs, attempted to implement reforms to help the most disadvantaged citizens.
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The first triumvirate, formed by Pompey the Great. Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius
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The senate was the most important institution.
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Were made up of free citizens, who were organised based on their wealth and origin.
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1ST-5TH AD
Rome expanded around the mediterranean, from the Iberian Peninsula to the near east provinces -
The Roman army was made up of free men. It became a professional army.