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Lesson 40 of 84 · World History
The Roman Empire
The Roman Empire spread across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Rome built roads, aqueducts, and legal systems. Architectural innovations like the arch and dome still influence building today.
Key Facts
1
Timelines show events in order.
2
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
3
Oral histories preserve community stories.
Timeline
1963
Martin Luther King Jr. gives the 'I Have a Dream' speech
1964
The Civil Rights Act is signed
1969
Astronauts land on the Moon
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which is a secondary source?