Republic To Empire Student Notebook
Republic To Empire Student Notebook
Republic To Empire Student Notebook
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Suppose that your family were much largerperhaps two or three times larger than it is now. What would be some of the benefits of living in a larger family? What might be some of the drawbacks, or costs?
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As you complete the Reading Notes, use these terms in your answers. civil war dictator
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Section 2
In the flowchart below, summarize the expansion of Rome during each time period.
First Period
Second Period
Third Period
Fourth Period
Sections 3 to 6
As you read each section of text, complete these steps: 1. Shade in the appropriate area of the map on the next page in a new color to show each Roman expansion. Color in the key to match. 2. Find the corresponding section in the Reading Notes that follow the map. Outline the matching Roman column with the color you used on the map. 3. In the Roman column, fill in the missing dates and answer the questions.
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________to________B.C.E 1. How were the Romans able to take control of the Italian peninsula?
________to________B.C.E 1. Why did Romans fight the Punic Wars? What did they gain?
2. Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion during this period, and why?
2. Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion during this period, and why?
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Section 6
________to________B.C.E 1. When Julius Caesar became dictator of Rome, what reforms did he make?
________to________B.C.E 1. Describe the Pax Romana and other positive aspects of Augustuss reign.
2. Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion during this period, and why?
2. Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion during this period, and why?
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P R O C E S S I N G
In the T-chart below, list at least three benefits and at least three costs of Roman expansion from 509 B.C.E. to 14 C.E.
Benefits of Roman Expansion Costs of Roman Expansion
In a well-written paragraph, explain whether you think the benefits of Roman expansion outweighed the costs. Support your opinion by giving specific evidence from your T-chart and from the chapter.