Unraveling the Political Structure of Ancient Rome

Unraveling the Political Structure of Ancient Rome

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the political structure of Ancient Rome and create an infographic to compare it with the political structure of Greece.

Introduce the learning objective to the students.

What do you already know about the political structure of Ancient Rome?

Introduction to Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome was one of the largest and most powerful empires in history. It was founded in 753 BC and lasted until 476 AD.

Provide a brief introduction to Ancient Rome.

The Roman Republic

The Roman Republic was the political structure of Ancient Rome from 509 BC to 27 BC. It was a system of government in which the people elected representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Explain the Roman Republic and its significance.

The Consuls

The Consuls were the two most powerful officials in the Roman Republic. They were elected for one year and had the power to veto each other's decisions.

Describe the role of the Consuls in the Roman Republic.

The Senate

The Senate was a group of 300 men who advised the Consuls on important decisions. They were appointed for life and had a great deal of influence over Roman politics.

Explain the role of the Senate in the Roman Republic.

The Assembly

The Assembly was a group of all male citizens who could vote on laws and elect officials. They had the power to veto decisions made by the Consuls and the Senate.

Describe the role of the Assembly in the Roman Republic.

The Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was the political structure of Ancient Rome from 27 BC to 476 AD. It was a system of government in which all power was held by the Emperor.

Explain the Roman Empire and its significance.

The Emperor

The Emperor was the most powerful person in the Roman Empire. He had absolute power and was considered a god by the people.

Describe the role of the Emperor in the Roman Empire.

Comparing Rome and Greece

The political structure of Ancient Greece was similar to that of Ancient Rome in some ways. Both had systems of government that were based on the will of the people. However, there were also some key differences.

Compare and contrast the political structure of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece.

Creating an Infographic

Using the information you've learned, create an infographic that compares the political structure of Ancient Rome with that of Ancient Greece.

Provide instructions for students to create their own infographic.

Conclusion

You have learned about the political structure of Ancient Rome and how it compares to the political structure of Ancient Greece. Well done!

Summarize the lesson and congratulate the students for their hard work.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.