LESSON 5.1 Overview
INQUIRY QUESTION When, where and why did ancient Rome develop, and what were its deýning features, achievements and legacies? In the twenty-ýrst century the United States of America is a superpower, much like the Roman Empire was long ago. From the second century BCE to the second century CE, Rome controlled most of the world that was known to it. Rome had amazing achievements in science, engineering and art, but it also had cruel games. The Roman Empire fell in the ýfth century CE, but its ideas still inþuence us today. Many people visit Rome because of its fascinating history.
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753 BCE Rome is founded, according to legend.
509 BCE Rome becomes a republic.
146 BCE Rome destroys Carthage, ending the Punic Wars.
264 BCE The Punic Wars begin.
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390 BCE The Gauls defeat the Roman army and sack Rome.
272 BCE Rome dominates Italy.
218 BCE Hannibal invades Italy.
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