2. The Republic 509-31 BC The Empire (31 BC-476 AD

3. The Rule of the Kings  The founding of Rome is 753 BCF. The City of Rome was founded by a man named Romulus. He and his twin brother had been up by a she- wolf. The brothers later quarreled and Remus was killed by his brother. Romulus became the first King of Rome!

4. Romulus and Remus

5. The Republic ( 59-31 BC ) Power was the Senators ( came from wealthy Roman families elected by citizens. They wore togas with a purple stripe) Caesar (General) added days to the Roman calendar, he eventually was murdered on march 15th ( the Ides of March). Mark Anthony.

6. The Empire Emperors wore laurel wreaths and the color purple. It was treasonous for anyone else to wear purple. Octavian ( Augustus) was Ceasars adopted son, he restored peace to Rome. This was called Pax Romana

7. 350 Miles long

19. To the Emperor Caesar Flavius Constantine, the greatest, pious, and blessed Augustus: because he, inspired by the divine, and by the greatness of his mind, has delivered the state from the tyrant and all of his followers at the same time, with his army and just force of arms, the Senate and People of Rome have dedicated this arch, decorated with triumphs.