a legacy is something from the past that affected history and left a lasting impact on the world

Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire

temporary means something that will disappear over time

the Byzantine Empire is the name given by historians to the eastern half of the Roman Empire

when something lasts a long time or forever, it is permanent

The division of the Roman Empire

History

In 'The Romans: What did it mean to be a Roman?' pupils learnt about the rise and fall of a new Mediterranean power, the Roman Empire. In 'The Romans: What impact did the Romans have on Britain?' pupils will examine, in depth, the way that Roman invasion and settlement changed life in Britain.

 In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: Why is Alexander called 'The Great'?' pupils learnt about the historic enmity between Greece and Persia while reflecting on why Alexander earned the epithet, 'The Great'. In 'The Romans: What did it mean to be a Roman?' pupils will learn about the rise and fall of a new Mediterranean power, the Roman Empire.

In this unit, pupils examine the changing nature of the state that became the Roman Empire. They learn about its origins and kings, its period as a republic and its imperial history, ending with its division and decline. Throughout, pupils analyse how the idea of 'being a Roman' changed over time.

The Romans: what did it mean to be a Roman?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

It had become too big to be ruled by just one emperor

There were not enough people living in the Empire

Some provinces started to act independently of the Empire

It was too small and looked weak compared to other empires

Why did Diocletian believe that the Roman Empire was in crisis? 

Constantinople, the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, was named in honour of Emperor ...

Some historians believe that the Byzantine Empire’s main legacy is that it helped spread which religion?

The main language of the Byzantine people changed from Latin to ...

Match the name of the person to their title.

he had complete power and control over Rome

Why was Julius Caesar referred to as a dictator?

A war between different groups of people from the same country is known as a {{  }} war.

leaders are elected by the people living in the country

by building hospitals and libraries in the Roman Empire

by making sure everyone in the Roman Empire had enough food

by invading other territories to make the Roman Empire larger

How did a Roman leader show that they were strong and powerful?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The division of the Roman Empire

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.