Essential Questions
How did the geographic features influence the development of the Roman civilization?
How did the human characteristics of the region impact the development of people?
What type of government ruled Rome at the beginning?
What was a Republic?
What was an empire?
What impact can people (patricians and the plebeians) have on the development of the civilization?
What were the Twelve Tables and why were they important?
Describe the Punic Wars and tell why were they significant?
Who was Julius and what impact did he have on Roman society?
Who was the first emperor of Rome and how did he affect Roman society?
How are the values of ancient Rome reflected in their art, architecture, entertainment and literature?
How did religion spread through civilizations, societies, and regions?
What caused the fall of Rome?
Why do people invade and conquer other people?
How did the human characteristics of the region impact the development of people?
What type of government ruled Rome at the beginning?
What was a Republic?
What was an empire?
What impact can people (patricians and the plebeians) have on the development of the civilization?
What were the Twelve Tables and why were they important?
Describe the Punic Wars and tell why were they significant?
Who was Julius and what impact did he have on Roman society?
Who was the first emperor of Rome and how did he affect Roman society?
How are the values of ancient Rome reflected in their art, architecture, entertainment and literature?
How did religion spread through civilizations, societies, and regions?
What caused the fall of Rome?
Why do people invade and conquer other people?