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Mr. Berman - Social Studies 9R Unit #6: Ancient Rome Assignment Sheet Read pages 155-157 in the textbook. Answer these questions: HW #R-1: The 1. According to Livy, what were the advantages of Rome’s Origins of Rome geographic location? and the Early Republic 2. Why did conflicts arise between the patricians and the plebeians? Be sure to define who they are in your response. 3. What were the Twelve Tables, and why were they significant? 4. What limits were there on the power of the consuls? Why do you think these kinds of limits were established? 5. Answer the two Skillbuilder: Interpreting Charts questions at the top of page 157. HW #R-2: Rome Spreads its Power 6. Do you agree with claims that early Rome achieved a “balanced” government? Explain. Read pages 158-159 in the textbook. Answer these questions: 1. How did Rome expand its territory and maintain control over it? 2. With regard to the Punic Wars (as a whole), identify: a. the causes b. the results c. the significance of these wars for Rome 3. Describe the role that Hannibal played in these wars. 4. Do you think the Roman Republic owed its success more to its form of government or its army? Why? HW #R-3: The Republic Collapses Read pages 160-162 (stop at Expanding of the Empire). Answer these questions: 1. Explain how the growing gap between the rich and the poor contributed to the decline of the republic. 2. How did Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus attempt to resolve class tensions? Were they successful? 3. What role did Julius Caesar play in the decline of the republic and the rise of an empire? Why did Caesar’s rivals feel they had to kill him? HW #R-4: The Roman Empire Read pages 162-165 in the textbook. Answer these questions: 1. Describe the Second Triumvirate that ruled Rome following Caesar’s death? Why did this alliance ultimately fall apart? 2. Why is Octavian (also known as Augustus) a significant figure in Roman history? Provide at least three reasons. 3. What does the term “Pax Romana” mean? Why is this considered a golden age in Roman history? 4. What were the main reasons for the Romans’ success in controlling such a large empire? 5. What measures did the government take to distract and control the masses of Rome? HW #R-5: The Rise of Christianity 6. What aspects of Roman society remained the same from republic to empire? Read pages 168-172 in the textbook. Answer these questions: 1. What values and beliefs did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings? How was Christianity similar to Judaism? 2. Why did the followers of Jesus think he was the Messiah? 3. Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans? Describe this persecution. 4. Why were the citizens of Roman Empire so drawn to Christianity? HW #R-6: The Fall of the Roman Empire 5. Who do you think did more to spread Christianity – Paul or Constantine? Why? Read pages 173-176 in the textbook. Answer these questions: 1. Describe at least three internal causes of the Roman Empire’s decline. Which of these do you think was the most serious, and why? 2. How did Diocletian succeed in preserving the empire? 3. Why did Constantine choose the location of Byzantium for his new capital? What effect did moving the capital have on the Roman Empire? 4. Why did so many Germanic tribes begin invading the empire?