Roman+Empire

= **Roman Empire 600** = = **B.C.- 500 A.D.** =

"Inherited it brick and left it marble." - **Emperor Augustus**

Rome was by far one of the greatest empires if not the greatest. It all started when Romulus and Remus were thrown into a river by their evil uncle and a she wolf found them and raised them. When the two boys became older they were told that only one of them could be the ruler of Rome and many people were in favor of Romulus and this enraged Remus so they fought. The battle ended and the victor was Romulus who became the founder and the first emperor of Rome. Rome was founded on many hills on the Italian peninsula. As the the empire began people to settle there. One group of people sticks out more thatn the rest, and they are called the Etruscans. Romes development however was heavily influenced by the Etruscans. In the beginning Rome was surrounded by enemies so for a long period of time Rome was in war almost all the time.



Rome however prevailed and began expanding eventually taking over all of Italy. Unlike Greece, Rome became a Republic in which on certain citizens had the right to vote. The Roman government was made up of two groups, the Patricians and the Plebians. These two groups often were involved in conflict between each other because they had different views and the Patricians had more power then the Plebians. Later the Pebians finally were given the right to become consuls and pass laws for all Romans. Later Rome ran into a strong power called Carthage who stood in their way to conquer Italy. The wars between these two civilizations became know as the Punic wars. The First Punic war took place in Carthage and the Romans built a navy because they realized they coulnd't just win with a land army and the result was a long battle in which the Romans one and the Carthigians had to pay fines to Rome and Sicily became known as the first province of Rome. Although the war was over one of the greatest Carthaginian generals known as Hannibal soon brought the fight to Rome in what became known as the Second Punic War. The Romans met Hannibal head on which devestated the Roman army and then they formed a new army and eventually recovered enought to beat Hannibal only leaving him and some of his troops to roam Italy. Hannibal although didnt have enough men left to conquer any major cities. Later the Romans came back and literally deystroyed Carthage by burning it and selling all the citizens into slavery. Later a man by Julius Caesar came to be popular in the First Triumvirate which was rule by three. The two others were Pompey and Crassus. Crassus was later killed in battle and left only Pompey and Casear. So Pompey was voted to rule and Casear refused to lay down his command and crossed the Rubicon and started civil war with his forces and Pompey. Casear won and was declared dictator for life. However later during Casears rule in 44 B.C. he was assassinated by a group of leading senators. Later after the Second Triumvirate there became the rule of emperors making it ruled by one. Octavian became the first emperor. After more emperors came some emperors whos views and leadership were the worst seen ever. These emperors didnt much care for the whole of Rome but for entertainment and for themselves. One of such of these emperors were Nero who was the worst of the worst. As these bad emperors didnt do much for Rome the power started to decline and not many good emperors followed leaving Rome vunerable and later Rome became alot less powerful. and a new type of people came into the picture. These such people were know as the Christians.



Terms: Twelve Tables- Legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman Law. First written law Consuls- Chief Executive officers of the Roman Republic. Praetors- were in charge of civil law. They could also be in charge of military operations. Senate- Selected group of about 300 particians who served for life. Centuriate Assembly- elected the chief officials such as consuls and praetorys, and passed laws



Important People: Romulus- Founder of Rome. Brother is Remus. Raised by a wolf and defeated his brother in battle to become ruler of Rome. Julius Ceaser- Romes greatest general. "I came, I saw, I conquered!" He was apointed dictator for life by the senate. Marc Anthony- Julius Ceaser's top general. Controlled Eastern Empire. Augustus- "Exalted One" name given to by the senate. First impearator of Rome. Marcus Auerelius- "Last of Good Emperors" defended Empire against invasion from Barbarians.

Gods and Godessess- Roman Gods and Godesses Roman Timeline- Roman History Timeline Romulus and Remus- Legend of Romulus and Remus The Roman Collosseum- The Colosseum The Roman Government- Roman Government

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1000 B.C.- Latins settled along the Tiber River. 753 B.C.- Rome is built. 600 B.C.- Estuscans captured Rome. 509 B.C.- Republic began. Gave citizens right to vote. 264 B.C.- The first Punic War. 218 B.C.- The second Punic War. 149 B.C.- The third Punic war. 90 B.C.- The Civil War where Cuciussalla defeated Marues. 73 B.C.- Spartacus lead the slave revolt. 49 B.C.- Civil war, Pompey v. Ceasar.