Chapter 6.1-6.2 Reading Guide

  1. In what country did the Roman Empire begin?
  2. Who were the northern native Italians that influenced Romans in writing and engineering skills?
  3. In a republic, people can elect their leaders. Who were qualified to vote in Rome?
  4. Complete the analogy. Rich is to poor as patricians are to ______.
  5. What was the name of rules posted around Rome called?
  6. How many consuls did the Roman republic have?
  7. How many men were in each legion in the Roman Army? How were they divided to make it easier to command?
  8. How many wars did Rome have with Carhage?
  9. What animal did Hannibal use to transport troops across the Alps?
  10. What did Rome do to Carthage and its people during the Third Punic War?

Section 2

  1. What fraction of the Roman population were slaves?
  2. What were the names of the two brothers that tried to change Rome? What happened to them?
  3. What area did Julius Caesar conquer that brought him lasting fame in Rome?
  4. What person was Julius Caesar’s main rival for power in controlling Rome?
  5. What year did Julius Caesar become dictator for life?
  6. Name at least 2 things Julius Caesar did to reform Rome.
  7. What friend of Julius Caesar fought Octavian for the throne after his death?
  8. What does Augustus mean?
  9. What is Pax Romana? Why did it last so long?
  10. What was the main industry in the Roman Empire? What type of person was responsible for this industry’s success?
  11. Who was the father of the Roman gods? What was his Greek counterpart?
  12. What types of events were used to distract the common people of Rome? What was the famous structure used to hold many of these events.

Timeline

Directions: On the back of this page, place the below events in order with the correct date on a timeline. You must also include one picture that represents one of the events.

  1. Hannibal wins a key battle at Cannae.
  2. Julius Caesar is murdered by members of the Senate.
  3. Octavian or Caesar Augustus begins ruling as Roman Emperor
  4. Rome becomes a republic.
  5. Rome sets fire to Carthage in the Third Punic War.
  6. The 12 Tables began to be written down by Roman officials.