Legacy of Imperial Rome

Legacy of Imperial Rome

Congratulations. You have been chosen travel back to Ancient Rome and investigate the creation and legacy of Imperial Rome. You will need to become familar with Roman society  at the time of Imperial Rome. Your survival will depend on you gaining an understanding of Roman Society.

Three Time Periods of Ancient Rome

Roman History is usually divided into three main periods. the first period is before the rise of the Roman Empire, the Roman Republic and finally the Roman Empire, the later of which was ruled by Roman Emperors. You will be studying the Roman Empire, the 3rd period in Roman history.

 

Imperial Rome began in 30 B.C.E and ended in 476 C.E When the Western Roman Empire collapsed. All up the Roman Empire lasted for over 1000 years and it conquered much of the known world . Its Empire was vast, stretching from England to North Africa, the middle east and right throughout the Mediterranean and most of Europe.

As you explore Imperial Rome, visit the following websites that will help you understand different parts of Roman society.

Roman Army

http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/romanarmy.html

http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/access/rome/artefacts_rome.htm

Questions:

1. What was a legion?

2. What were the standard features of Roman camps?

3. Who could qualify to become a general?

4. List the features of a Roman soldier’s uniform and weaponry?

Roman Entertainment

Read “You wouldn’t want to be a Roman Gladiator” and answer the following question.

1. You are a spectator at the gladiator games. Describe what you see and hear during a gladiatorial match.

http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/baths.html

http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/chariot.html

2. Why were the baths such an important part of entertainment and leisure?

3. What functions did they serve?

4. Describe what happened during chariot races.

Emperors of Imperial Rome

http://www.roman-empire.net/children/famous.html

http://rome.mrdonn.org/emperors.html

http://www.unrv.com/government/emperor.php

http://www.britainexpress.com/History/Hadrian's_Wall.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/nero.shtml

Questions

1. Who was Rome's first Emperor?

2. Who was Rome's first Christian Emperor?

3. Which Roman Emperor was known for setting fire to Rome itself?

4. What is Hadrians Wall? Where was it built?

5. Which Roman Emperor was best known for being the Kind Hearted Soldier?

6.Who was Rome's Last Great Emperor?

Roman Government

Before Imperial Rome, The Roman Empire was run as a Republic a democracy, however it was replaced by the rule of one man an Emperor.

However certain elements were retained from Rome's Republican era.

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/government/

http://library.thinkquest.org/26602/government.htm

http://pages.interlog.com/~gilgames/senate.htm

http://www.romanempire.net/romepage/PolCht/senate.htm

Questions1.  What was a Consul and describe their role.

2. Describe the Roman Senate.

3. Who could become a Senator?

4. What did Augustus do in 31 B.C.E (BC) and what was Kept from the Roman Republic under the new Roman system?.

Roman Daily Life

http://www.ancient-rome.biz/daily-life.html

http://ancient-rome.tripod.com/romanforum/roman_forum.htm

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/forum.htm

Questions

1. What was the Roman Forum ?

2. What was the Roman Forum used for in Roman Daily Life?

3. What was the required legal age for men and women to marry? Name two things that took place in the ceremony?

4. What Knowledge did the teacher have to be famliar with in order to teach children?

5. Why did poor Romans spend more time in the city than in their homes?

6. List three features of a wealthy Roman House.

7. What is a term? List 3 parts a term consisted of.

Roman Architecture

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/romarch.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/10098/rome.htm

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/architecture/aqueducts.htm

Questions

1. What were the three main features that Romans used in the construction of architecture?

2. Copy and complete the following table.

Building	Description	Use/Function	Significance
Pantheon
Colosseum
The Circus Maximus

Thanks to these two sources for examplars and unoffical guidance.

http://hobsonworldhistory.weebly.com/fall-of-rome.html

http://www.webquestdirect.com.au/webquest.asp?id=2504