World History

Unit 6 The Roman Empire

Level 1 Maximum 45 points in this layer

(Assignments with an * are required)

1. Complete Reading Guide for Unit 6 *______(20pts)

2. Define Unit Key Terms*______(10pts)

3. Outline Map Ancient Rome*______(5pts)

Choose any TWO of the following (one must be a 10 point assignment)

4. Make flash cards for the vocabulary terms. ______(5pts)

5. Make a crossword puzzle using the vocabulary terms. ______(5pts)

6. Create a poster illustrating Roman Architecture. ______(10pts)

7. Create a timeline illustrating the rise of Christianity. ______(10pts)

8. Write a news story detailing the destruction of Carthage by the Romans(1 page)______(10pts)

9. Draw a series of pictures illustrating daily life in Roman times (3 pictures) ______(10pts)

To complete the 1st layer you must take a quiz and score at least an 80% before moving on to level 2. See Mr. Walker when you are ready.

Level 2

Choose One of the following:

10. Create an illustrated timeline of major events in the chapter. It must include the following events but not be limited to. (Microsoft Excel) (25pts)

a. Roman Republic established.B. Writing of the Twelve Tables

C. Start of the Punic WarsD. Hannibals Victory at Cannae

E. End of the Punic WarsF. Establishment of 1st Triumvirate

G. Octavian takes title of AugustusH. Beginning of PaxRomana

I. Pontius Pilate accuses Jesus of defying Roman authority.

J. Romans storm JerusalemK. Constantine announces end of Christian persecution

L. Diocletian divides the Empire

M. Constantine gains control of Eastern and Western parts of Roman Empire

N. Capital moved from Rome to ByzantiumO. Huns invade Gaul

P. Attila forces move against RomeQ. Romulus Augustus ousted by German Forces

11. Choose one figure from the following Roman Generals or Emperor and create a biography or news article of that person. (Microsoft Publisher) (25pts)

ScipioGaius Marius

Julius CaesarEmperor Augustus

Emperor ClaudiusEmperor Trajan

Emperor HadrianEmperor Valeria

Emperor Marcus Aurelias

The biography/news article should include all of the following information.

  • Name/with picture
  • Years in Power
  • Role (general,dictator,emperor)
  • Impact on Roman expansion (lands conquered or protected)
  • Other significant events or important facts about his rule (building projects, changes in govt.)
  • Pictures of Empire under their rule
  • Pictures of building projects/maps of major battles

You will start with 20 participation points for this project failure to bring material to class or failure to use class time appropriately will result in a deduction from participation point total.