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Ancient Rome

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  • 64 BCE

    The Great Fire of Rome

    The Great Fire of Rome
    The Great Fire of Rome started in the Circus Maximus. Six days later, the fire was extinguished. But sadly, it burned 14 districts to the ground. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/jul19/great-fire-rome/
  • Period: 4 BCE to 33

    Jesus of Nazareth

    He was a first-century Jewish preacher and leader even though Christians believe that he is the son of God. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus
  • Period: 63 to 313

    Roman Rule of Israel

    Ten years after the death of Harolds in 4 BCE, Judea came under the Roman administration. Growing anger against increased Roman suppression of Jewish life resulted in sporadic violence which escalated into a full-scale revolt in 66 CE.
  • Period: 64 to 67

    Paul of Tarsus

    He wanted to get rid of the Christian religion, but then became one of the church's greatest saints. http://saintsresource.com/paul-of-tarsus
  • Period: 182 to 203

    Perpetua

    She was trialed, imprisoned, and later killed in the arena for being Christian.
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Perpetua-Christian-martyr
  • Period: 280 to 337

    Constantine the Great

    He was the first emperor to embrace or welcome Christianity. He also developed an urge to make Rome a culture based on Christianity. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Constantine-I-Roman-emperor
  • 303

    The great Persecution of 303 CE

    The great Persecution of 303 CE
    The great persecution was done to try to get rid of the Christian religion in Rome. When Diocletian became king, his successor Galerius continue persecuting Christians with an even greater determination.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle of Milvian Bridge
    The bridge is where 25,000 people fought and 20,000 died. When it ended, Constantine became the ruler of the Roman empire. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-the-Milvian-Bridge
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Edict of Milan
    It was a statement saying that Christianity could be tolerated in Rome. It also stated that anyone was free to worship any gods they wanted. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Edict-of-Milan
  • Period: 392 to 395

    Emperor Theodosius

    Emperor Theodosius was the emperor of both the east and west empires, he was accused of contributing to the fall of the Roman empire, and he was a grace of God to the Christians. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Theodosius-I