ROME AND THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Rome and the Roman Empire We often hear of Rome and the Roman Empire.What does it mean? Rome is a very famous city , with a very rich history. The fall and rise of the Roman Empire, encompasses an era which lasted for around a thousand years. Rome is the capital of Italy. A Tourist attraction Tourists flock to visit the ruins of what was once part of the Roman Empire. What can we learn? The Roman Empire, is a reflection of an era when ruling was very powerful and influenced everything. An Emperor was ruler. The Colosseum Once a very famous landmark, was destroyed by an earthquake. The Colosseum which is now an amphitheatre , was once famous for gladiator events. Animals such as tigers, elephants, and rhinos were put to fight each other , or against gladiators. Rome is famous and still a popular tourist spot!