Rome began as a republic, which is a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
At its peak, the Roman Empire touched three continents. The continents were Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse.
Out of Judea grew a religion known as Christianity. This religion was based on the teachings of
Jesus of Nazareth, and it soon spread throughout Rome and other places around.
509 BC- Rome becomes a republic
264 BC- First Punic War begins
218 BC- In the second Punic War Hannibal invades Italy
31 BC- Octavia defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra
284 AD- Diocletian becomes emperor
476 AD- Western Roman Empire falls
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