Today was the first day Mr. Schick wasn't in class. We had to read pages 153-154, write out the main ideas, write out the timeline (Rome Only), then to start reading 155-159.
Main Ideas:
Power and Authority; 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.
Empire Building;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.
Religious and Ethical Systems;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. - 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.
A.D. 284 - Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome.
A.D. 476 - Western Roman Empire falls.
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