WORLD HISTORY ANCIENT ROME

Many places to visit, lots to do, fun for all! Be sure to check each week for new and exciting updates as we travel from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. What do you think will happen at the end of this story? You will meet some interesting people such as Hannibal and his elephants, Caesar, Cato, Tiberius Gracchus, Mark Antony, Octavian, Augustus and more. Yes, Cleopatra pops back into the picture again. There will be a few gladiators to entertain us. Of course there will be some wars such as the Punic Wars and the legionary soldiers. We will also discover many interesting facts about the Roman government, a republic, plebeians, consuls, patricians, and some laws that may even sound familiar to you. Are you ready for the adventure?

March 21

Geography of the Roman Empire

Map activity in class with groups. Complete conclusion chart for homework in I.N.

Can you answer this question? What natural/geographic advantages did the city of Rome have?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwpp60nRVAw&feature=related

http://resourcesforhistory.com/map.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1i2zgAfkYE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9oaUNF5MFA Cool video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqMXIRwQniA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1i2zgAfkYE&feature=related

GOVERNMENT

March 22, 23, 24, 25

You must be able to answer these questions:

* Who were the patricians and plebeians?
     * Why did patricians want to prevent plebeians from holding important positions
       in Roman society and government?
     * What were the roles and terms of office of the following?: consuls, tribunes, senators,
       assemblymen?
     * How did the office of dictator contribute to the balance and stability of the
       Roman Republic?
     * What were the requirements for Roman citizenship? What "rights" did Roman
       citizens have?
     * How "democratic" was the government of the early Roman Republic?