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1 The Roman Empire From Republic to Empire
Empire: group of states or countries under a single supreme authority

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3 1) WHAT places did Rome take over?
2) How does this compare to Alexander’s Empire?

4 Roman Army Early on – Phalynx

5 Legion: Skilled Unit of 500 soldiers.
Centurion: broken into small units of 100 Rewards and Punishments

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8 Effects of Expansion Hw were the Romans able to expand?
After Punic wars = Controlled Mediterranean Why do you think the Republic started to decline? Increased corruption People fought for power

9 Chaos in Rome Good Senators tried to reform, they were killed by riots set off by senators Caesar and Pompey fight for control of Rome. Caesar crosses the Rubicon CIVIL WAR!

10 Caesar Out of this Chaos comes the first triumvirate
Julius Caesar, strong military leader takes all control

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12 Decline of Empire Rome Fell due to…
Internal problems – corruption and weak leadership. Economic problems - inflation and poor harvests Bread and circuses Barbarian attacks and invasions. Rise of the Eastern Empire

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