Fall of Rome/ Rise of Christianity

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Roman Republic is founded

509 B.C.

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Democracy develops in Athens

508 B.C.

Peloponnesian War begins

431 B.C.

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Athens surrender, ending the Peloponnesian War

404 B.C.

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Julius Caesar: becomes dictator for life, ending the republic

44 B.C

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The Pax Romana ends

30 B.C. - 180 A.D

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Jesus is born, according to Christian tradition

1 A.D.

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Jesus

33 A.D.

Crucified for spreading that challenged Roman dogma. His followers proclaimed that he was the "Son of God"
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The Colosseum is completed

80 A.D.

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Diocletian divides the empire

285 A.D.

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Constantine ended the persecution of Christians

313 A.D.

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Constantine: built "New Rome" in modern- day Turkey

330 A.D.

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Theodosius made Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire

380 A.D.

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Theodosius officially made the Roman Empire two separate empires

395 A.D.

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Alaric (Goths) destroyed Rome

410 A.D.

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Western Roman Empire collapse

476 A.D.

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