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Rome

Main ideas:
Rome began as a republic, a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
At its height, the Rome empire touched 3 continents - Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse.
Out of Judea rose a monotheistic, or single-god, religion known as christianity. Based on the teachings of Jesus of nazareth, it soon spread throughout Rome and beyond.

Rome Timeline:

509 B.C. - Rome becomes a republic.

264 B.C. - The first Punic War begins.

218 B.C. - In the Second Punic War, Hannibal invade Italy.

31 B.C. - Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra.

284 A.D. - Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome.

476 A.D. - Western Roman Empire falls.