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ANCIENT ROME - 6TH GRADERS

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  • Citizens could vote, but power was mostly held by wealthy patricians.
    REPUBLIC
  • Julius Caesar's rise and assassination marked the end of this period.
    REPUBLIC
  • Rome was ruled by emperors who held ultimate authority.
    EMPIRE
  • Augustus became the first emperor and brought peace to Rome.
    EMPIRE
  • Rome created its first written laws, the Twelve Tables.
    REPUBLIC
  • This period expanded across Europe, Asia and Africa.
    EMPIRE
  • Rome was ruled by elected officials, such as senators.
    REPUBLIC
  • Romulus, the legendary founder, was the first king of Rome.
    MONARCHY
  • Rome was ruled by kings chosen by the Senate.
    MONARCHY
  • The king had great religious and political power.
    MONARCHY
  • This period ended when the people overthrew the cruel king Tarquin the Proud.
    MONARCHY
  • Christianity spread and became the official religion during this time.
    EMPIRE