Practice identifying the main features of ancient Rome during the Republic and the Empire, including government, citizenship, expansion, and change over time.
Read each problem carefully. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from what you know about ancient Rome.
Comparing Roman government, leadership, and daily life
Social Studies - Grade 6-8
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Describe one important difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.
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What was the role of the Roman Senate during the Republic?
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Explain why Julius Caesar is considered an important figure in the shift from Republic to Empire.
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Who was Augustus, and why was his rule significant in Roman history?
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What does the term Pax Romana mean, and why was it important?
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Name two ways Roman roads helped the empire stay strong.
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How did citizenship matter in ancient Rome?
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Compare the power of consuls in the Republic with the power of emperors in the Empire.
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Why did Rome's large size create challenges for its leaders?
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What was one major effect of Roman military expansion on the empire?
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Explain one reason the Western Roman Empire weakened over time.
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Write a short paragraph explaining whether Rome changed more in government or stayed the same from the Republic to the Empire. Support your answer with one example.