The Roman Empire

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The Roman Empire

• An internet based scavenger hunt

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Directions

• Record your answers to each question on the
  answer sheet given to you by your teacher.
• Use the underlined links to navigate to web pages
  with information that will assist you in
  answering questions about the Roman Empire.
• Ask for assistance if you have trouble opening
  any of the websites.

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Introduction

• Start here to read and answer the following
  questions
• Why is the study of Ancient Rome important and
  worthy of our attention?
• How did the geography of Italy help Rome obtain a
  commanding position among the nations of the
  world?

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The Rulers

• Visit the PBS website and explore the links which
  describe the following topics
• For each of the following Emperors, answer the
  questions that follow.
• Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula,
  Claudius, Nero
• What years did they reign?
• How did they come to power?
• What was their reign like?
• How did their term end?

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The Territory

• Use this map to highlight in your handout the
  Roman Empire in 305 AD.

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Life in Roman Times

• Use this resource to discover information about
  traditions in Roman times (baths and chariot
  races.)
• In your packet describe the various social
  classes that existed in Roman society found here.
• Gladiators were a pillar in Roman society. What
  would a day in the life of a gladiator be like?

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The Emperor or Rome Game

• Go here to play the Emperor of Rome Game. This is
  your chance to rule the largest empire the world
  has ever seen.You can choose which emperor you
  want to be, then you'll face real situations
  where you have to decide what you want to do.
• Record each of your actions on your answer sheet.

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The Rise of Christianity

• Go here to find out which apostle was largely
  responsible for spreading Christian beliefs in
  the Roman Empire.
• Why were Christians targeted after the Great Fire
  of Rome in 64 AD?