Under Constantine the Great, Christianity is legalised in the Roman Empire.
410
The Visigoths, led by Alaric, sack Rome.
79
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
100 44
Julius Caesar assassinated.
0 30
Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth.
80
Great Colosseum in Rome opened by Emperor Titus.
360
Mongols invade Europe.
632
Foundation of Islam in Mecca.
100 200 324
Byzantium renamed Constantinople.
300 400 395
Roman Empire divided into Eastern and Western empires.
500 600
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A Roman legionnaire’s armour and equipment weighed 30–45 kg. He was expected to walk 29 kms in 5 hours
CONSIDER THIS When you have completed this chapter, discuss the following points with your partner, in small groups or as a class. Consider the differences in what it was like to live in Rome if you were: 1. male or female 2. rich or poor 3. a soldier or a civilian 4. young or old
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