Italian History Midterm

1861

Italian Unification. Consolidation of various states of the Italian peninsula into the single Kingdom of Italy.

476 AD

Fall of the Western Roman Empire, marking the end of Ancient Rome's dominance in Europe. Boy emperor sends scepter and crown to the emperor of the Eastern half.

753 BC

Romulus founds the city of Rome (April 21st).

1453

Fall of Constantinople, leading to the end of the Eastern Roman Empire and causing fear of Ottoman expansion. DEFINITE end of Roman Empire.

1922

Mussolini came to power, marking the establishment of fascism in Italy after a march on Rome. A group of fascists marched on Rome, so the King had no choice but to give Mussolini the title of Prime Minister. Constituto Albertino.

1945

Liberation of Italy from Fascism, with the North coming after the South of Italy.

500 AD

Start of the Middle Ages.

800 AD

Holy Roman Empire returns when the Pope takes the Rex crown and crowned Charlemagne as emperor on Christmas night. He was crowned right in Rome.

1492

Columbus discovers the Americas, Lorenzo Medici dies, and modern Spain is established with Ferdinand and Isabella getting married. The start of the Renaissance, beginning of modern history. ONLY NEED TO MENTION ONE IMPORTANT THING

313 AD

Edict of Milan issued by Constantine, legalizing Christianity in the Roman Empire while maintaining its multi-religious character. Marks Christianity as an important religion that can be practiced without persecution.

Cabiria

Giovanni Pastrone - 1914

Fabiola

Alessandro Blassetti - 1948

____’s Satyricon

Federico Fellini - 1969

La Vita Nuova

Fabio Caredda - TBD

The Iron Crown

Alessandro Blassetti - 1941

The Decameron

Pier Paolo Pasolini - 1971