Unit 6 - Ancient Rome

What will we be learning about?

Chapter 11 Rome: Republic to Empire - p 303 - 330

Standards- 6.1a, 6.1b, 6.2a, 6.5a, 6.5b, 6.5c, & 6.7a

EQ - How does geography influence the way people live?

Lesson 1 - The founding of Rome-pgs.303-311

What effect did geography have on the rise of Roman civilization?

How did Rome become a great power?

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EQ - How do governments change?

Lesson 2 - Rome As a Republic pgs. 312-319

How did conflict between classes change Rome’s government?

How did Rome conquer the Mediterranean region?

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EQ - Why does conflict develop?

Lesson 3 - The End of the Republic pgs. 320-327

What factors led to the decline of the Roman Republic?

How did Julius Caesar rise to power in Rome?

How did Rome become an empire?


EQ - What are the characteristics of a leader?

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Lesson 4 - Rome Builds an Empire pgs. 328-333

How did Augustus create a new age of prosperity for Rome?

How did the Roman Empire become rich and prosperous?

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