Ancient Rome- Mara Berger

Romulus & Remus

753 BCE

These twins were born into the ruling family, their mother was the daughter of the king and their father was a god. They were thrown into the River Tiber as babies and were found and raised by a she- wolf. Later they were brought back to the humans and began ruling separate areas. Later Romulus killed Remus and names Rome after himself.

Establishment of Roman Republic

509 BCE

Romans drove out the Etruscan rulers and made a new republic. Laws were voted on by 300 upper-class citizens. So it was a government lead/run by the people.

1st Punic War

264 BCE

Empires started noticing and taking note that Rome was becoming very powerful. Carthage took action and started a war with Rome. It ended in 241 BCE with Rome taking the win.

2nd Punic War

218 BCE

Rome and Carthage were battling over Spain, Sicily, North Africa, and Italy this time. Rome was led by Scipio Africanus who lead them to Victory in 201 BCE.

3rd Punic War

149 BCE

Carthage and Rome were fighting yet again because Carthage was in Rome’s territory which is a violation of their treaty. So Scipio led his army into Carthage and defeated them ending the war once and for all.

The New Ruler Julius Caesar

46 BCE

He was a very strong leader who helped Rome. Other leaders feared him because of his success. Caesar conquered Rome when he crossed the Rubicon River because crossing that means he reached the point where he can't return.

The Murder of Julius Caesar

44 BCE

Julius Caesar died a tragic death. The people of the town stabbed him over and over. And, the worst thing about it was that his best friend helped them.

Start of Pax Romana

27 BCE

Pax Romana means "Roman Peace". It was like the Golden Age of Rome. They had good trade and they were spreading different cultures. Lasted about 200 years

Birth of Jesus

4 BCE

jesus was born in Bethlehem. At age 30 he began many miracles during the 3 years he preached. Many people adored Jesus and considered themselves his followers, but also many people despised him. The people who hated him crucified him, but it was all part of God's plan. His one and only son was our sacrifice, our scapegoat. His perfect life and death allow us a place in heaven.

The Burning of Rome

64

Nero, a crazy ruler, set Rome on fire and proceeded on to trying to blame the Christians for it.

End of Pax Romana

180

When Marcus Aurelius died, so did Pax Romana. His death leads to people fighting over power, and the assassinations of almost every ruler. Also because of that Romes economy got weak, so people began to leave and go to other places to beg for food.

Rome Splits

284

When Diocletian declared himself the emperor of Rome, he split the empire in two. He gave Maximian, a friend, the Western half and kept the Eastern part for himself.

The Huns

370

Nomadic people lead by Attila. Destroyed anyone in their way. Fought many battles against Rome and other groups. When they moved into central Europe, Rome began declining.

Christianity Becomes Official Religion

380

When Theodosius became ruler, he proclaimed Christianity as the official religion of the whole Roman Empire.

The Fall of Rome

476

Rome fell because it had so many Military, social, political and economic problems. Also, people didn't pay all their taxes. Because of their divided and weakened empire, the Huns were able to defeat the Romans.