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ROME: LEARNING GOAL #1 SCALE AND FOCUS QUESTIONS
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Along with the
stated learning
goal, the
student is able
to compare and
contrast
Rome’s
transition to an
empire to other
civilizations
transition to an
empire.
LEARNING GOAL
The student can describe
in detail the following
factors that led Rome to
transition from a Republic
to an Empire.
1)Geography and Early
Romans
2)The Roman Republic
3)Rome Becomes an Empire
The student can
describe in detail
2 of the following
factors that led
Rome to
transition from a
Republic to an
Empire.
1)Geography and
Early Romans
2)The Roman
Republic
3)Rome Becomes
and Empire
The student can
describe in detail
1 of the following
factors that led
Rome to
transition from a
Republic to an
Empire.
1)Geography and
Early Romans
2)The Roman
Republic
3)Rome Becomes
an Empire
The student is
unable to
describe any
factors that led
Rome to
transition from a
Republic to an
Empire
FOCUS QUESTIONS
Each question set will be turned in on the day of the quiz. To receive full credit, you must
answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. You may print out, hand write, or
complete using a Google Docs.
SET #1: Geography and Early Romans
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Describe the legend of Romulus and Remus.
Describe the type of government that was established when Rome overthrew its Etruscan rulers in
509 B.C.
Describe Rome’s geographic location.
What advantages did Rome’s geographic location give to its people?
What was life like for early Romans?
What qualities and characteristics did early Roman’s develop that allowed for successful future
Roman armies?
SET #2 The Roman Republic
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Describe the two main classes of the early Roman republic (Patricians and Plebeians).
What was the “Twelve Tables,” and why would it be considered important?
How did the 3 branches of the Roman Republic work?
What would happen to the Roman government during times of war during the early Republic?
What happened when Cincinnatus was made dictator of Rome?
Describe how the Roman Republic was influential to the modern United States government.
What influence did the Roman Republic have in Italy by 275 B.C.?
Describe the type of rule that Rome imposed upon conquered people during the time of the
Republic.
Describe the cause/war/effect for each of the 3 Punic Wars.
SET #3 Rome Becomes an Empire
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Why was there a constant threat of uprisings throughout Rome?
What types of reforms were attempted to relieve the problems? What happened to the reformers?
Describe the cause/war/effect of the Roman Civil War in 82 B.C.
What were the accomplishments of Julius Caesar as a Roman General?
Why was Julius Caesar popular amongst Roman plebeians?
Who was Cicero and why did he oppose Julius Caesar?
Describe the series of events that led to Julius Caesar becoming the sole Roman ruler in 44 B.C.
What reforms were created by Julius Caesar?
Describe the series of events that led to the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C.
Describe the cause/war/effect of the Roman Civil War in 27 B.C.
Describe the rule of the first Roman emperor, Augustus. What did he accomplish?
Describe the Pax Romana and the following aspects (Roman geography, Roman economy).