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Julius Caesar's Assassination
On March 15, 44 B.C.E. Julius Caesar was assinated by Roman senators on the Ides of March. -
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Augustus Caesar Became Emperor
Click for info on AugustusAfter Julius Caesar's assassination on March 15,44 B.C.E. Augustus was named Emperor. He became emperor in 27 B.C.E and ruled until 14 C.E. -
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Pax Romana Began
In 27 B.C.E after Augustus Caesar became emperor Pax Romana began. Pax Romana was a time of peace and lasted for two centuries. During the peace culture flourished. -
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Nero becomes Emperor
In 44 C.E. Nero becomes emperor. Nero was famous because of a old rumor that he started a fire that nearly burned down all of Rome and blamed it on the Christians. There was a attempted assassination on him, but it failed. Following the attempted assassination Nero committed suicide. -
306
Constantine becomes emperor
In 306 C.E. Constantine became emperor of Rome. During his rule he issued the Edict of Milan, which allowed Christian worship. Converting the empire the Christianity, Constantine united the Roman Empire. Also moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium and called it Nova Roma, but the Romans called it Constantinople. Constantine died on 337 C.E. -
476
Fall of the Roman Empire
Click here to watch the Decline and fall of the Roman EmpireThe Roman Empire fell on 476 C.E. when barbarian tribes invaded and took over the wester half of Rome. The Eastern half was then known as the Byzantine Empire. -
527
Justinian becomes emperor
In 527 C.E. Justinian became emperor. His courage and and determination saved the empire. Created the 12 tables, which were laws that were fair to everyone. And took back land from barbarians. Died in 565 C.E. -
May 29, 1453
The End of the Byzantine Empire
On May 29, 1453 the last emperor of the Roman Empire was kille by Turks during the middle ages. -
Diocletian Becomes Emperor
In 284 C.E Diocletian became Emperor. He Made the goverment more efficient, defended borders, and expanded the Roman Empire. Also appointed a Co Emperor Maximian, and two junior emperors under himself and Maximian. In 305 C.E. Diocletian abdicated his throne, leaving no successor. -
Commodus Becomes emperor
In 180 C.E. Commodus becomes emperor. He was a bad emperor and was much more satisfied with social aspect and throwing parties. In 192 C.E. Commodus was assassinated.
