Roman Empire conquers peninsular Italy (jan 1, 201 – jan 1, 600)
Description:
Cause: Rome's empire rose rapidly following a victory over Carthage, giving them the opportunity to extend their rule in the Mediterranean. The more powerful they became, the more area they were able to conquer.Effect: Roman culture was widely dispersed throughout Europe, and left many legacies, the most famous perhaps being Catholicism.
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Date:
jan 1, 201
jan 1, 600
~ 399 years
