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๐บ Ancient World
Roman Republic & Empire
From city-state to master of the Mediterranean; shaped Western law and culture
509 BC ๐ฎ๐น Italy Ancient World
๐บ Key Facts
1
Republic (509โ27 BC) established Senate, consuls and rule of law
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Empire at its peak (117 AD) ruled 70 million people across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
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Roman law, Latin language, Christianity as state religion โ legacy still felt worldwide
"All roads lead to Rome" โ 85,000 km of paved roads connected the empire
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Era
๐บ Ancient World
Region
๐ฎ๐น Italy
Year
509 BC
Summary
From city-state to master of the Mediterranean; shaped Western law and culture