The Roman Empire

• Geschiedenis
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

From the Greek Empire

To the Roman Empire

By the end of this class you can:

1. Explain the three different administration periodes in the Roman Empire. 

2. Explain the concept senate 

3. Explain the concept consul 

Program:

The beginnersgroup

1. Explanation 3.2.

2. Read 'A Roman Empire is formed'.

3. Assignment.

4. Feedback. 

The advanced group

1. Read paragraph 3.2

2. Make the assignment about 3.2

3. Make the assignment that is for the entire class. 

4. Feedback. 

The indepent group: 

What: Read paragraph 3.2 (p.55-56): 'the conquest of  a great empire' After reading, write down:

- the three different administration (bestuurlijke) periodes in the Roman empire

- Describe: Who was in charge and what tasks they had. 

- Explain the concept senate en consul.

How: Do it by yourself! 

First, about ruling the empire ...

• History of the Roman empire can be divided into three political periods:

1. Kingdom
2. Republic (actually an aristocracy).
3. Empire

1. Kingdom (8th century BC - 509 BC)

 Rome was a city-state. It was ruled by a king/monarch and the senate.

Tasks Senate:

Ruling the Empire

2) Republic (509 BC - 27 BC): The king was replaced with two consuls. The senate was still in charge (it was actually an aristocracy).

Consuls: Executive power in Rome.

Tasks Consuls: 

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Ruling the Empire

3) Empire (27 BC - 476 AD): An emperor (imperator) replaced the consuls. He was assisted by the senate. 

Roman Empire is formed

The city of Rome begins to conquer parts of Italy. 

Go to page 55 in your book. 

Assignment 

What: Read 'An invincible army' and write down 4 reasons how the Roman army became so succesful.

How: with help from your book (page 55-56).

Need help?: First, ask your neighbour. Then raise your finger.

Time: 15 minutes.

Done?: Decide which one of the reasons was the most important one. Motivate your answer! 

Feedback 

• What did you learn today?
• What did you think of the two groups? 
• What could have been better?
• What did you like and why? 

Homework

Fill in your notes the blank with the tasks of the consuls and the senate.