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comparison of Sparta and Athens” and begin reviewing it.

Ancient Rome

Contributions ruled much of Europe for nearly 1000

years. The culture was spread throughout

Europe during its rule. Rome's culture still has an impact in

the Western world today. i.e. government, engineering,

architecture, language, and literature.

The Roman Republic 509 BC to 45 BC. Rome first grew into power as a

Republic Senators were elected officials that

served for a limited amount of time, not kings who were born into leadership and ruled for life.

written laws a constitution a balance of powers

The Constitution The Roman Republic did not have a

precise written constitution. The constitution was more of a set of guidelines and principals that were passed down from generation to generation. It provided for separate branches of government and balances of power.

End of the Republic 45 BC- Julius Caesar took over the

Roman Republic and made himself the supreme dictator

27 BC, Caesar Augustus became the first Roman Emperor and this was the start of the Roman Empire.

. Much of the lower level government

The Roman Forum was the center of government

Peak of Power 2nd century around the year 117 AD

under the rule of the great Roman emperor Trajan.

Virtually all of the coastline along the Mediterranean Sea was part of the Roman Empire.

This included Spain, Italy, France, southern Britain, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, and northern Africa.

Gradual Decline•The politicians and rulers of Rome became more and more corrupt •Infighting and civil wars within the Empire •Attacks from barbarian tribes outside of the empire such as the Visigoths, Huns, Franks, and Vandals. •The Roman army was no longer a dominant force •The empire became so large it was difficult to govern

Rome Divides into Two In 285 AD, Emperor Diocletian

decided that the Roman Empire was too big to manage.

He divided the Empire into two parts, the Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire.

Rome splits into Two Over the next hundred years Rome

would be reunited, split into three parts, and split in two again.

395 AD, the empire was split into two for good.

Western Empire capital is Rome Eastern Empire capital is

Constantinople

City of Rome Falls

410 AD, a Germanic barbarian tribe called the Visigoths invaded the city.

looted, killed and enslaved Romans, and destroyed buildings.

This was the first time in 800 years that the city of Rome had been sacked.

Empire Falls 476 AD, a Germanic barbarian

Odoacer seized control of Rome. Became king of Italy

Dark Ages Due to the Fall of Rome