World History Pre-AP – Duez

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Chapter 5 “Roman Empire” Time:
2 Weeks
Big Ideas and Questions:
1. Why was Rome successful?
2. What did the Romans pass down to Western Civilization that we notice today in our modern
world?
3. What lessons can we learn from the Roman Empire today to help our country survive possible
collapse?
Student-Friendly Learning Target Statements
• Explain how the geography of Italy, The Mediterranean Area, and Rome led to the
Knowledge development of early Rome. The narrow Italian peninsula was an important crossroads,
Targets and farmland was plentiful. Rome itself was strategically situated inland on hills along
“What I need to know!” the Tiber River.
• Explain how new technological advancements help the spread of the Roman culture and
control of the Mediterranean world.
• In the late sixth century the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings based north of Rome
and established a republic. Wealthy patrician landowners in the Roman Senate
dominated the early republic.
Horatius Republic Patricians
Livy Dictator Plebians
Paterfamilas Imperator Consul
Procurator Insulae Praetor
• Early Rome confronted its main rival in the Mediterranean, Carthage. In the Third Punic
War, Rome finally defeated Carthage. By the end of the war, Rome dominated the
Reasoning Mediterranean Sea.
Targets • Link the three Punic Wars and understand their importance to establishing Rome as a
“What I can do with world power.
what I know.” • Compare and Contrast Roman government to United States government.
• Explain the role of the “Roman Soldier.” Describe his lifestyle and duties.
• Examine how the words: courage, duty and determination mattered to Rome.
• From Republic to Empire: By the second century B.C., a few aristocrats dominated the
Roman state. Meanwhile, many small farmers could no longer compete and became
landless poor. Some leaders called for land reform to address the problem.
• After Civil War, The First Triumvirate placed power in the hands of three wealthy
generals. One of these generals, Julius Caesar, marched on Rome with his troops, and
eventually he was declared dictator. Caesar's rule ended in his assassination.
Triumvirate Horace Cincinnatus
Pax Romana Julius Caesar Antony
Hannibal Pompey Virgil
• Know the “Five Good Emperors” of the Pax Romana period and explain what positives
they brought to Rome.
• The Roman Empire expanded its borders until, at its height, it had a population of more
than 50 million. Trade and commerce thrived, but farming remained the chief
occupation.
Skill • What similarities existed between the Roman and Greek cultures?
Targets • What was the main purpose of the public spectacles in Rome?
“What I can • What Religious climate existed in Rome before the birth of Christianity?
demonstrate.” Laity Spartacus Augustus
Clergy Perpetua Nero
Plague Constantine Inflation

Product Debate in class with Philosophical Chairs and write a reflection about:
Targets
“What I can make to • Will the United States of America fall one day, just as
show my learning.” the mighty Roman Empire collapsed?
We will cover Section 5 of the chapter "Rise of Christianity" in
more depth during our in class project on World Religions later in the
year.
Questions from Chapter 5: (due This Roman Chapter will be divided into two tests.
on October 2nd) The first test will be on Wednesday, November 4th and
1. RC Pg. 150 Thursday, November 5th
2. RC Pg. 153
3. RC Pg. 159 This test will mostly focus on Vocabulary, the impact of Geography
4. RC Pg. 162 on Rome, and development of the Roman government.
5. PG. 162 #6 (The end of this six week's period is Friday, November 6th)
6. RC Pg. 164
7. PG. 168 #6
Reminder that the Video for the Video Project is due on
8. RC Pg. 177
Tuesday, November 3rd.
9. PG. 178 #5
10. PG. 178 #6