Ancient Rome Webquest

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Ancient Rome Webquest

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Task #1: 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.

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6. How does someone become a gladiator? *USE COMPLETE SENTENCES*

Colosseum Pictures and Facts Colosseum Facts and Information Colosseum Interacting Diagram

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Describe in at least 1 paragraph (half page), 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 gladiator combat. Include any other important facts.

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Task # 2: 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.

rome/roman-emperors/.

Emperor Julius Caesar

Explain two important facts about each Roman emperor.

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Augustus

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Nero

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2. Constantine 1.

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Caligula

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

Use Link about Roman Roads on my website Roman Roads Video and Facts

1. Why did the Roman army need a more advanced road system like the one pictured below?

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

Like we learned before, The Architecture of Ancient Rome borrowed much of its style and technique from classical Greek architecture. The blending of Greek, as well as other cultures' 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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