The rise of the Emperors

History

Roman kings

The Roman Republic

The division of the Roman Empire

The fall of the Western Roman Empire

What it meant to be a Roman

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

Which of the following was not a province of the Roman Republic?

Which country was known as Rome's breadbasket?

Julius Caesar was __________ because he had complete power and control over Rome.

Which territory did Julius Caesar conquer?

senator who plotted to murder Julius Caesar

Before Rome became a republic, it was ruled by ...

In Roman society, a free citizen could own a {{  }}, a person who did not have freedom.

The wars between Rome and Carthage are known as the __________ Wars.

The Roman Republic grew by adding Macedonia and Carthage as ...

the last king of Rome is overthrown, ending the Roman Kingdom

Macedonia and the Greek city-states become Roman provinces

Starter Quiz

Before Rome became a republic, it was ruled by ...