Chuck Norris Fact: Chuck Norris sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial arts ability. Shortly after the transaction was finalized, Chuck roundhouse kicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn't stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker
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Chuck Norris Fact: Chuck Norris sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial arts ability. Shortly after the transaction.
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Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris sold his soul to the devil for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial arts ability.
Shortly after the transaction was finalized, Chuck roundhouse kicked the devil in the face and took his soul back. The devil, who appreciates irony, couldn't stay mad and admitted he should have seen it coming. They now play poker every second Wednesday of the month.
RomeThe Beginnings
The Founding
Rome is in a great location◦ Near the middle of the
Mediterranean Sea◦ Next to the Tiber River◦ In the middle of seven hills◦ Protected by the Alps to the
North & the Mediterranean Founded by two brothers,
Romulus and Remus◦ They didn’t get along
Romulus & Remus suckling at the power teat of their wolf
mother…and you thought you had problems
The Truth The first Romans are
a mix of Latins, Greeks and Etruscans
Rome pulls the best of previous empires like the Greeks & Persians
Rome is born like all other empires Good location Good leadership Good Military Good Technology
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The Empire Spreads
Over several hundred years the Romans unite and begin to conquer
By 250 bce they control most of Italy
Slowly Rome begins to take all areas touching the Mediterranean
The Punic Wars
Three Main Wars Battles with Carthage
The outcome of these struggles is what makes Rome a full on empire
Hannibal crossing into Italy
The Rise of Caesar
Rome is now the only empire in the Mediterranean
As Rome grows, there is a widening gap between the rich and poor
Eventually, Legions begin to put their faith in generals instead of Rome◦ Enter Julius Caesar
Sometimes General Full Time Chef
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The Triumvirates
Both are formed by two generals and a politician to gain control of Rome The first establishes Caesar as
Dictator of Rome and results in his death
The Second avenges his death and places Octavian/Augustus in power Involves Antony & Cleopatra