Roman Empire and Han Dynasty

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Roman Empire

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Empire beginning with Augustus (27 BCE) that ruled the Mediterranean world until 476 CE.

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Augustus

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First Roman emperor; established the Pax Romana and used propaganda to show divine authority.

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Pax Romana

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200 years of peace and prosperity in Rome, supported by strong government and military.

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Roman Engineering

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Famous for aqueducts, roads, arches, and concrete buildings like the Colosseum.

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Colosseum

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Roman arena for gladiator games and public entertainment; symbol of Roman power.

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Roman Religion

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Early worship of many gods and divine emperors; later transformed by Christianity.

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Christianity in Rome

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Religion based on Jesus’ teachings; persecuted at first but legalized by Constantine in 313 CE.

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Edict of Milan

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Constantine’s law that legalized Christianity in Rome.

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Fall of Rome

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Caused by corruption, invasions, weak leadership, and economic decline.

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Rome’s Legacy

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Roman law, architecture, Latin language, and Christianity shaped Western civilization.