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Period: 500 BCE to 356 BCE
Class Struggle
The class struggle was known as the Conflict of Orders where the plebeians fought for more political representation. The Roman government made a Plebeian Counsel which would give the plebeians representation. -
264 BCE
The Punic Wars
The Punic Wars were three wars between Rome and the Carthaginians. Rome was increasing in power which was a threat to the Carthaginians who were trading partners with Rome. This led to conflict and the first war broke out. -
70 BCE
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar was a politician, general, and ruler of Rome. Caesar was a ruthless leader during war and was a dictator. -
23 BCE
Augustus
Augustus was a leader of Rome also known as Octavian. Augustus changed Rome from a republic to an empire, but he still continued republic beliefs and culture. -
14
Pax Romana
Pax Romana stood for Roman peace. Pax Romania was a time in Rome where there was peace. There were also three major imperial dynasties which include The Julian Dynasty, The Flavian Dynasty, and The "Five Good Emperors". -
284
Diocletian
Diocletian was a ruler of Rome who revamped Rome after a period of crisis. Diocletian ruled with co-emperors and he later divided the Roman Empire into separate sections for each emperor to rule. -
306
Constantine
Constantine was the first Christian emperor and was known for spreading Christianity not only to his empire, but also to the lands he conquered. -
330
Byzantium Empire
The Byzantium Empire kept the Greek and Roman legacy alive. It also incorporated Christian beliefs into Roman culture. -
Period: 527 to 565
Justinian
Justinian was an emperor for the Byzantine Empire and was very important. Justinian was a leader of the Christian Church as well as being the leader of the empire. He influenced many people to convert to Christianity and was very passionate about his faith. -
570
Muhammad
Muhammad was the prophet of God in the Islamic religion. Muhammad would travel all over to preach the Quran which was Islam's sacred scripture.