Ancient Rome Webquest

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Ancient Rome Webquest:

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Task # 1: FAMOUS ROMAN EMPERORS

Directions: Use the link below to research the most important Roman Emperors. For each of the emperors listed below, discuss their positive and/or negative impact on the Roman Empire, major achievements and any other important or interesting facts.

Emperor Julius Caesar

Explain two important facts about each emperor.

1.

2.

Augustus

1.

2.

Nero

1.

2. Constantine 1.

2.

Caligula

1.

2.

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Task #2: The Roman Gladiator

The ancient Romans are often seen as bringing civilization to the western world, but they regarded the slaying of gladiators as a normal form of entertainment. Click on the "5 types of gladiators" to learn more and complete the chart below.

Name 5 types of gladiators and what were there functions.

Type

Function

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6. How does someone become a gladiator?

Name:__________________________________ Date:__________________ Period:___________ Colosseum Pictures and Facts Colosseum Facts and Information Colosseum Interacting Diagram 7. Describe in detail, the Colosseum of Rome by using the facts from the websites above. Include when and why it was built and what it was used for other than gladiatorial combat. Include any other important facts needed to understand the Colosseum.

***Teacher Checkpoint One*** Remember to check over your work and make sure you have answered each question before calling the teacher over. Each group member must independently complete their own packet, but

checks will happen as a group.

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Task #3 THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND ITS VAST NETWORK OF ROADS:

Use Link about Roman Roads Roman Roads Video and Facts

1. Why did the Roman army need a more advanced road system?

2. Describe how Roman Roads were built. 3. Why were Roman roads safe to travel long distances?

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Task #4 Roman Architecture

The Architecture of Ancient Rome borrowed much of its style and technique from classical Greek architecture. The blending of Greek, as well as other architectural styles worked to create a new architectural Roman style. Roman and Greek architecture is often referred to as classical architecture.

Pantheon Facts Pantheon Pictures Pantheon Pictures and Facts The Pantheon 1. Why was the Pantheon built?

2. Describe the architectural style of the Pantheon.

The Aqueducts Aqueducts Information, Pictures and Videos 3. Who started the construction of the aqueducts? Why did they build them? How many miles of aqueducts did Rome have and how much water did it carry?

4. Describe how the aqueducts worked.

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