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Julius Caesar's bloody assassination on March 15, 44 B.C., forever marked March 15, or the Ides of March, as a day of infamy. It has fascinated scholars and writers ever since.
Roman Empire converts to Christianity with Emperor
Constantine in 330AD.
St. Peter's Basilica, is located within the Vatican City. St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world.
According to Catholic belief, Peter was the first Bishop of Rome, who, by virtue of his position as successor of St. Peter, is the chief pastor of the whole Church, the Vicar of Christ upon earth.[54] Although Peter never bore the title of "Pope", the Catholic Church recognizes him as the first Pope.[55] Therefore, they consider every pope to be Peter's successor and the rightful superior of all other bishops.
RenaissanceA time of renewed interest in learning and the
arts.
Nationalism
• The belief that people should be loyal to their nation, the people with whom they share land, culture, and history
Balkanization
• The process of a region breaking up into small, mutually hostile units
Satellite nations
• Nations dominated by another country
Ethic Cleansing
• The policy of trying to eliminate an ethnic group through violence
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