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Ancient World Chapter 7
Romulus and Remus
Ancient Rome Vocabulary
Roman Empire Cornell Notes
Twelve Tables and Rule of Law
Rome, Athens, and USA Government Comparison/Venn Diagram
Journal Through History: Eternal and Building an Empire
Events in Roman History PPT Notes and Flow Chart
End of an Era/the Beginning of the End?
Learning Target: I can identify vocabulary words relating to Ancient Rome.
(Rome Vocabulary)
Directions: Write a brief definition for each term using your own words.
A. republic
B. empire
C. emperor/Caesar
D. Twelve Tables
E. dictator
F. veto
G. plebeian
H. patricican
I. limited government
J. unlimited government
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Learning Target: I can compare and contrast Rome’s republic with Athenian democracy.
(Rome, Athens, and USA Government Comparison/Venn Diagram)
Directions: Write two characteristics about the governments in each column.
Rome
Same
Athens
Learning Target: I can compare the Roman Republic with representative democracy in the USA.
(Rome, Athens, and USA Government Comparison/Venn Diagram and 7-1 Roman Republic Packet)
Give two examples of pieces of the American government that were adopted from the Roman Republic. Hint:
What do both governments have in common?
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Learning Target: I can explain the relationship between rule of law and the Twelve Tables.
(Twelve Tables and Rule of Law)
What is rule of law?
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How were the Twelve Tables an example of rule of law?
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Learning Target: I can trace the events that illustrate how Caesar changed the Roman government from
a republic (limited) to an empire (unlimited).
(Events in Roman History PPT Notes and Flow Chart)
Directions: Write the letters of the events in Roman history in the correct order on the flow chart.
EVENTS IN ROMAN HISTORY
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Caesar is assassinated
Caesar uses his troops to take control of the Republic and becomes sole consul
Roman Republic issues the Twelve Tables creating a limited government
Octavian takes power and becomes Augustus first Roman Emperor
Rome falls into disorder
Caesar become dictator for life creating an unlimited government
Rome falls into disorder
ROMAN HISTORY FLOW CHART
Learning Target: I can explain the change of the ancient Roman Empire from a polytheistic to a
monotheistic society.
(Roman Empire Notes)
Which Roman emperor accepted Christianity and why?
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List two things the emperor did to support & encourage people of the Roman Empire to adopt Christianity.
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Essay Question:
There are many theories as to why the Roman Empire fell. Describe two possible reasons
and explain how they caused the fall of Rome.
(End of an Era/the Beginning of the End?)
R.A.C.E.
 Restate the question as a claim
 Answer all parts of the prompt
 Cite evidence that supports your claim
 Explain how the evidence supports your claim
Remember:
 Answers must be in complete sentences (remember capital letters and end punctuation).
 Check your answer for proper grammar/usage and spelling.
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