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753 BCE
(Rank:1)The found of the Rome
Accroding to ancient legend, two bothers named Romulus and Remus founded Rome in 753 B.C.They are son of god and raised by a wolf. However, most Archaeologists actually believe that Latins founded the Rome. They came from the region of Italy called the Latium and lived on Rome's seven steeps hills. This is the begin of Rome
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509 BCE
(Rank:9) Rome became a Republic (Cite:(www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-important-events-ancient-rome-history/.)
At 509 BC, Roman overgthrew their Etruscan rulers. The new government allows the citizen to select the representative to rule on their behalf. And differ their identity by the clothes their wore. There is also a constitution with laws and Rome becomes a complex republican government. The republic promise the democratic politics which is good for its development. However the division of social classes make the potential problems to Rome. -
449 BCE
(Rank:11)The Laws of the Twelve Tables
"The Law of Twelve Tables was one of the earliest surviving law codes. A commission of ten men was appointed called Decemviri to write a code of law that is suitable for both Patriciansn and Plebeians about their equal legal, social and civil rights."(Adhikari) These law promise the equality of the citizens, makes the govern of Rome more stable and also improve the legal institution of Rome.
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218 BCE
(Rank:10)Hannibal invades Italy
Hannibal was a Carthaginian military commander who was popularly known as one of the best and most talented commander in the history.After his father's death. He leads the Carthage army to attack Italy. And this became part of Second Punic War. This war reduced the power of Rome since they have to withdraw all its force from central Italy to defense.
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45 BCE
(Rank:8)Julius Caesar becomes the first dictator of Rome Cite:(www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-important-events-ancient-rome-history/.)
Gaius Julius Caesar is considered as greatest military strategist and brilliant politicians of all time. Caesar conquest the Gaul by 51 BC. He was the first Romans General that built bridge across the Rhine and commenced the invasion of Britain. The achievement provided Caesar’s the supreme military power. He proclaimed as the Dictator of the Rome.this influence the republic of Rome. And cause the assassination toward him. -
44 BCE
(Rank:6)Julius Caesar is assassinated
The Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15(Ides of March) 44 BC by his own senators. The plan was led by Gaius Cassius Longinus and Marcus Junius Brutus. They stabbed Caesar at the location next to the Theater of Pompey. The death of the Caesar cause the chaos in the Rome. Leads to the found of Roman Empire.
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27 BCE
(Rank:4)Roman Empire began Cite:(www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-important-events-ancient-rome-history/.)
Roman civilization changed drastically over the period of the time. Gaius Octavian Thurinus (Julius Caesar’s nephew) became the first emperor of the Rome and took the name Augustus Caesar. He was title as “dictator”. Augustus ruled the Roman Empire from 31 BCE to 14 BCE. During his time he made many remarkable changes in the Rome. The Roman Empire faced predigest amount of stability and prosperity during its first two centuries which is also known as Pax Romana -
12 BCE
(Rank:7) Augustus ended pontifex maximus
Augustus consolidated power. He had given the right to appoint other pontifices. The election of pontifices ended. The new Emperor was given all religious dignity and the responsibility for the entire Roman state. Which make Rome ruled by a single person and formed the completely monarchy of Rome.
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306
(Rank:5) Christianity
Constantine becomes Emperor in 306 AD
Rome becomes a Christian empire. Before this, Rome persecuted the Christians. Constantius dies. His son Constantine is the new vice-emperor of Galerius.Theodosius I proclaims Christianity as the sole religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD.·This leads to the spits of Rome since people in Rome have different religion. This may lead to the domestic confilct.
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395
(Rank:3)Rome splits
In 395 AD, Rome split into two empires - the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. Each side had a ruler in charge of it. The Roman Empire was split by Theodosius. This weaken the power of Rome and the oringal, strong Rome doesn't exist anymore.
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476
(Rank:2)End of the Western Roman Empire and the fall of Ancient Rome
The last Roman Emperor Romulus Augustus is defeated by the German Goth Odoacer. This is the start of the Dark Ages in Europe.
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Citation Stan and Jack's work
“Roman Empire Timeline.” Math, www.softschools.com/timelines/roman_empire/timeline_9/. Adhikari, Saugat. “Top 10 Important Events in Ancient Rome History.” AncientHistoryLists, 19 Jan. 2018, www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-important-events-ancient-rome-history/.