Timeline of Key Events Flashcards
What happened in 753 BCE?
The mythological founding of Rome by Romulus.
When was the mythological founding of Rome by Romulus?
753 BCE.
What happened in 506 BCE?
The Romans overthrow their last king and create the Republic.
When did the Romans overthrow their last king and create the Republic?
506 BCE.
What happened in 133 BCE?
Tiberius Gracchus is murdered by the Senate.
When was Tiberius Gracchus assassinated?
133 BCE.
What happened in 60 BCE?
The Triumvirate is formed between Caesar, Pompey and Crassus.
When was the Triumvirate formed?
60 BCE.
What happened in 53 BCE?
The Triumvirate breaks down and Pompey sides with the Senate opposing Caesar.
When did the Triumvirate break down?
53 BCE.
What happened in 44 BCE?
Caesar defeats Pompey in civil war and becomes the most powerful man in Rome. He is then assassinated by opponents in the Senate.
When did Caesar become the most powerful man in Rome?
44 BCE.
What happened in 27 BCE?
Augustus takes power and turn Rome into an empire.
When did Augustus turn Rome into an empire?
27 BCE.
What does the period between 27 BCE and 235 CE refer to?
The Pax Romana or Roman Peace.
When was the Pax Romana?
27 BCE - 235 CE.
What does the period between 235 CE and 284 CE refer to?
The Crisis of the Third Century.
When was the Crisis of the Third Century?
235 CE - 284 CE.
What happened in 284 CE?
Diocletian becomes emperor and brings an end to the Crisis of the Third Century.
When did Diocletian become emperor?
284 CE.
What happened in 313 CE?
Constantine legalises Christianity in the Roman Empire.
When was Christianity legalised in the Roman Empire?
313 CE.
What happened in 380 CE?
Theodosius makes Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
When was Christianity made the official religion of the Roman Empire?
380 CE.
What happened in 476 CE?
The fall of the Roman Empire in the West.
When was the fall of the Roman Empire in the West?
476 CE.
