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Unit 5 takes us to the most powerful of all ancient empires...Rome. The first part of Unit 5 examines how Rome made the transition from a humble village of mud huts to the mightiest empire the world had ever seen at the time. We will learn about their unique form of government, and how that government would influence later civilizations. We will also explore their significant achievements. The second part of this unit goes into why this mighty empire ultimately collapsed, and how the legacy of Ancient Rome still influences us today.
Unit 2 Guiding Questions
Unit 2 Guiding Questions
How did the geography of the Italian Peninsula affect the developing Roman civilization?
Why did Rome develop a new form of government called a republic?
How did the republic operate, and what influence did it have on future civilizations such as the United States?
How did key individuals, such as Julius Caesar and Octavian, lead to the end of the republic?
Why was the Roman military so effective, and how did military conquests affect the Romans?
What were the significant engineering and architectural achievements of the Romans?
Why did Rome begin to decline?
What were the key characteristics of the Byzantine Empire?
Unit 2 Assessments
Unit 2 Assessments
Unit 5.1 Test
Unit 5.2 Test
Extended Response Essay
Roman Government Project
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