Classwork 4/25/19

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 Roman Empire touched three 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.

Timeline:
509 B.C: Rome becomes a republic.
264 B.C: First Punic War begins
218 B.C: In the Second Punic War, Hannibal invades 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.