By: Charles Chen

The story of ancient Rome is a tale of how a small farming community grew to become one of the greatest empires in history.  According to Roman legend, the city of Rome was founded in 753 B.C. By 272 B.C., the Roman Republic controlled most of the Italian Peninsula.  At its peak, in the A.D. 100's and 200's, the Roman Empire governed about half of Europe, much of the Middle East, and the north coast of Africa. The empire then began to split into two parts in A.D. 395, the West Roman Empire and the East Roman The West Roman Empire fell to Germanic invaders in A.D. 476, but the Byzantine Empire continued for centuries. Ancient Rome gave an important contribution to the world.  the language of the ancient Romans, became the basis of French, Italian, Spanish, and the other Romance languages.  Roman law provided the foundation for the legal systems of most of the countries in Western Europe and Latin American.  Roman roads, bridges, and aqueducts—some of which are still used— served as models for engineers in later ages.  They were good inventers!

 The Roman army was the strongest army on earth in ancient times. the Roman army was divided in 3 groups 1 the legions 2 the auxiliaries 3 the Praetorian Guard. The legions were the heart of the army. The Roman army would at least have 5,000 legions. They had to be Roman citizens to join. The legions were tough but there lives were hard. The auxiliaries were professional trained solders they were archers and any other professional solider you'd hear of. If you were a noncitizen you could join the army too. The Praetorian Guards were an group of bodyguards that protected the Emperor. They were the only guards to live in the city of Rome. Here are some weapons from Rome. dagger: Don't think it's weak it is awesome at stabbing in close ranges it is also is designed to act like an swiping weapon to confuse the enemy. Sword: Sounds basic? Think agin.This weapon is an great weapon enclose and far ranges it could also be like a thing to throw with if the enemy is far away. catupult:The Romans used these catapults to throw heavy rocks at the enemy. bow and arrow:Designed to shoot at far ranges. Shield boss: An Great shield. When an enemy comes too close it could give them a hard bonk.

 Many children in Rome got there earliest education by their parents. In rich family's they were often taught by slaves. The children learned to speak and count.  When they are 6 or 7 they go to a private school like elementary school. There they learned the basics math, reading and writing.  After are 14 they go to another school. Most of the rich family's could attend this. There they learned latin,greece,astronomy and music.  Higher educated students learned public speaking skill.  Upper class Romans could afford to learn to argue before the law courts.

 The Coliseum is the grandest building in Rome. Events were held at the Coliseum in holidays. The Coliseum was big and giant 50,000 people could enter in just minutes! The Coliseum had over 80 entrances and corridors. There was an covering to cover the Coliseum from the sun. If it was held at night there were lamps. Each seat had a number so it was easy to find. But this building was built for an terrible purpose to watch gladiators kill other gladiators.

 The city of Rome was founded on seven wooded hills next to the Tiber River in central Italy. The hills were steep and easily defended against enemy attacks. The valleys had good soil as well as materials for building.  As Rome grew, much of the city was built upon the swampy lands beneath the seven hills. These parts of Rome often suffered damaging floods from the Tiber. But the The Italian Peninsula, which Rome controlled for much of its history, juts far into the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps provided a natural defense against invaders from central Europe. But passes through the mountains allowed settlers, attracted by the mild climate and good soil, to travel into Italy. At the Roman Empire’s greatest size, in the A.D. 100's and 200's, the empire extended as far north as Scotland and as far east as the Persian Gulf.  If you think the land was small think aging!

 My unanswered questions are on religion.Becouse I still don't know why the Romans did not like the Christians. I think it is because the Romans had different kinds of gods. For example the Romans had many gods while the Christians only had 1 god. And I think that Jesus was an Christian.

 (Interdiction) World book,2012  (Army)Simon James Ancient Rome, DK publishing Inc ,11,12,13,14,15.  (Education) World book  (Coliseum)Simon James Ancient Rome DK publishing Inc ,29.  (Geography)World book,2012  (Unanswered questions) History channel.com