Honors World Civilizations
Perry, A History of the World: ANCIENT ROME QUESTIONS
CHAPTER 5: THE ROMAN REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE
Ch. 5, sec 1 “The Romans Build a Strong Empire” DUE:
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What “big picture” of Rome is presented in intro on p. 95?
Where was Rome? What advantages did its location offer?
How were the Romans influenced by the Greeks? by the Etruscans?
Describe Rome’s government.
How does social hierarchy affect one’s place in the society?
How did the Romans emerge as a power in the Italian peninsula? in Med.?
Review Sheet: CREATE YOUR OWN (essential questions & terms similar to
Greece handout);
to get started: Republic, Patrician/Plebeian, 12 Tables,
Army, Expansion – Allies, Punic Wars – Carthage
Ch. 5, sec 2 “The Republic Comes to an End” DUE:
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What crisis was created by victory in the Punic Wars?
How and why did Roman politics become corrupt and violent?
What role did the army play in the late republic?
Who were Julius Caesar and Octavian?
KEEP WORKING ON REVIEW SHEET (essential questions & terms)
Ch. 5, sec 3 “Rome Unites a Vast Empire” DUE:
1. Why did Octavian believe the republican system no longer served Rome well and
how did he successfully maneuver into power?
2. What actions did Octavian take regarding the army? the provinces? the general
population? Why?
3. What was the Pax Romana and why was it significant? What were its benefits?
4. Trace the succession of rulers after Augustus, identifying their successes and
problems.
5. How and why was the system of “good emperors” instituted?
6. What was the Roman’s relationship with the Jews?
7. How did Rome successfully unite such diverse peoples?
KEEP WORKING ON REVIEW SHEET (essential questions & terms)
Honors World Civilizations
Ch. 5, sec 4: “Roman Society Changes”
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What role did cities play for Rome?
How does class change from the early Republic to Empire?
Describe conditions for the poor.
Describe life for a slave and changes from Republic to Empire.
How do family roles change?
KEEP WORKING ON REVIEW SHEET (essential questions & terms)
Ch. 5, sec 5: “THE ROMANS BUILD ON GREEK CULTURE”
DUE:
Create your own questions and answer them. Be sure to cover the
essential ideas, events, and people.
KEEP WORKING ON REVIEW SHEET (essential questions & terms)
CHAPTER 6: THE DECLINE OF THE ROMAN WORLD
Ch. 6, sec 1: “THE ROMAN EMPIRE DECLINES” DUE:
Ch. 6, sec 2: “MANY FACTORS CAUSE THE DECLINE OF ROME”
1. What problems beset Rome after 180 C.E.?
2. How did Diocletian and Constantine attempt reforms?
3. What factors contributed to the Romans’ inability to solve their problems?
KEEP WORKING ON REVIEW SHEET (essential questions & terms)
Ch. 6, sec 3: “CHRISTIANITY SPREADS THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE”
DUE:
Create your own questions and answer them. Be sure to cover the
essential ideas, events, and people.
KEEP WORKING ON REVIEW SHEET (essential questions & terms)