The Romans: what did it mean to be a Roman?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of ancient city-states and the relationship between cities and empires that they have built in earlier units about ancient Egypt, the Indus, Sumer, the Shang dynasty and ancient Greece. It also extends pupils' geographical knowledge of the Mediterranean world, first established in units on ancient Greece. This unit prepares pupils for the next units which focus on the changes that took place in Britain after Roman invasion and the growth of Christianity by helping pupils to contextualise these developments within a framework of Roman identity.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils need to understand the concepts of civilisation and culture and how these interact.
- Pupils need to understand the religious and political nature of Ancient Greek culture and society.
- Pupils need to have some knowledge of the geography of the Mediterranean and Italy.
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of ancient city-states and the relationship between cities and empires that they have built in earlier units about ancient Egypt, the Indus, Sumer, the Shang dynasty and ancient Greece. It also extends pupils' geographical knowledge of the Mediterranean world, first established in units on ancient Greece. This unit prepares pupils for the next units which focus on the changes that took place in Britain after Roman invasion and the growth of Christianity by helping pupils to contextualise these developments within a framework of Roman identity.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils need to understand the concepts of civilisation and culture and how these interact.
- Pupils need to understand the religious and political nature of Ancient Greek culture and society.
- Pupils need to have some knowledge of the geography of the Mediterranean and Italy.
The Romans: what did it mean to be a Roman?
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.
6 lessons in unit
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