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Put the events in the right Put the events in the right orderorder

753 BC Foundation of Rome753 BC Foundation of Rome 264 BC First gladiatorial games 264 BC First gladiatorial games 64 AD Fire of Rome; first persecution 64 AD Fire of Rome; first persecution

of Christians of Christians 80 AD Colosseum 80 AD Colosseum 49-45 BC Caesar wins civil war 49-45 BC Caesar wins civil war

against Pompey and republicansagainst Pompey and republicans 312 BC Appian Way built312 BC Appian Way built

BIRTH OF ROMEBIRTH OF ROME

HOW DID ROME GET ITS NAME ?HOW DID ROME GET ITS NAME ?

Rome is the capital city of Italy. Building started in 753 B.C. and the Romans Rome is the capital city of Italy. Building started in 753 B.C. and the Romans

have a story to explain how this happened. have a story to explain how this happened.

Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the Twin boys, Romulus and Remus, were taken from their mother and left by the

river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them river Tiber to starve. A mother wolf found the babies and looked after them

until they were old enough to take care of themselves. until they were old enough to take care of themselves.

Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) told the boys to build a city where Years later, Mars (the Roman God of war) told the boys to build a city where

they had been found. The two boys built this city, but they fought each other. they had been found. The two boys built this city, but they fought each other.

Romulus won the battle and the city became known as Rome. Today, Romulus won the battle and the city became known as Rome. Today,

historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long historians and archaeologists agree that people started living in Rome long

before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in their before the time of Romulus and Remus, but many people still believe in their

legend.legend.

The story of Romulus and RemusThe story of Romulus and Remus

Romulus and Remus were _______________________.Their wicked uncle wanted to be ___________________.The servants put the twins by the River _____________.A she-___________found the twins. The wolf looked after them at first. Then a ___________took them home and looked after them.When Romulus and Remus grew up they built a _______________ on a hill by the River Tiber. Both twins wanted to be the _______________. They looked into the sky. Remus saw_____________vultures and Romulus saw ________________vultures.The people said _________________ should be king. Remus said the city would never be finished. Romulus was angry and he ___________________his brother.The city was named ____________________after Romulus.

Use these words to help you:Rome killed twins king wolf Tiber man city shepherd twelve Romulus six

To the Romans their gods were an important part of To the Romans their gods were an important part of their lives and were treated as part of their families. their lives and were treated as part of their families. The The ancient Romans had gods for nearly everything. ancient Romans had gods for nearly everything. There were temples all over the Roman Empire. There were temples all over the Roman Empire.

There was a temple in the Forum. There was a temple in the Forum.

Ancient Gods’ Family TreeAncient Gods’ Family Tree

Who was it?Who was it? ……………………..was the God of ..was the God of

WarWar ……………………...was king of the ...was king of the

GodsGods …………………………was the God of the was the God of the

underworldunderworld

…………………………the God of Lovethe God of Love …………………………was the Goddess was the Goddess

of love and beautyof love and beauty

Mars - Jupiter - Venus - Mars - Jupiter - Venus - Cupid - PlutoCupid - Pluto

THE ARMYTHE ARMY

The Roman Army was made up of

men from allover the Empire, no

women were

allowed to join.

If a soldier was brave, clever and fought well he could become a centurion in charge of 80 ordinary soldiers called legionaries.

Each troop of about 80 legionaries was called a century. There were 59 centuries in a legion and about 30 legions in the Roman army.

CENTURIONCENTURION

TASK ONETASK ONE You are a Centurion in the Roman army.You are a Centurion in the Roman army. What is your Roman name?What is your Roman name? Draw a picture of yourself in your uniform. Draw a picture of yourself in your uniform.

TASK TWOTASK TWO You are serving in a special regiment. You are serving in a special regiment.

Each regiment has its own symbol. Draw Each regiment has its own symbol. Draw your own regiment’s special symbol.your own regiment’s special symbol.

Two thousand years ago, Rome was a busy place.

It was a crowded, noisy, smoky, dusty city, with beautiful temples and public buildings.

Rich people had gracious homes, each with an entrance atrium, which was the centre of family life.

Underline the adjectives

Town TourTown Tour In all the lands they conquered, the Romans built towns that they In all the lands they conquered, the Romans built towns that they

could feel at home in. The Romans liked everything to be organised could feel at home in. The Romans liked everything to be organised and orderly. The streets were laid out in a criss cross pattern. Usually and orderly. The streets were laid out in a criss cross pattern. Usually

they would have two main streets that divide the town. they would have two main streets that divide the town.

1 forum – 2 baths – 3 amphitheatre- 4 basilica – 5 christian church6 temple – 7 town houses – 8 north gate

WHAT IS IT?WHAT IS IT? ………………… ………………… like a town square: It was often the centre of the city where like a town square: It was often the centre of the city where

people met and did business.people met and did business. …………………………………….where the Romans went to pray their gods: Romans .where the Romans went to pray their gods: Romans

believed in many different gods.believed in many different gods. …………………………………….were not only places for washing but some people went .were not only places for washing but some people went

there to meet friends.there to meet friends. …………………………………….where shows were put on, some of these very cruel. People .where shows were put on, some of these very cruel. People

could watch wild animals fighting each other or attacking people.could watch wild animals fighting each other or attacking people. ……………………………………..in the centre of the town and it was like a town hall. ..in the centre of the town and it was like a town hall.

Important government buildings and offices were built inside.Important government buildings and offices were built inside. ……………………………………..place to worship God...place to worship God. ……………………………………..rich people lived in houses (domus) but poor people lived in ..rich people lived in houses (domus) but poor people lived in

blocks of flats (insula) sometimes three or four storeys high.blocks of flats (insula) sometimes three or four storeys high. ……………………………………..many towns had walls around them to let people and ..many towns had walls around them to let people and

animals in.animals in.

Amphitheatre North Gate Christian Church Basilica Amphitheatre North Gate Christian Church Basilica

Town House Temple Baths ForumTown House Temple Baths Forum

FoodFood There was a great There was a great

difference between difference between the food that poor the food that poor Romans ate and the Romans ate and the food that wealthy food that wealthy Romans had. Romans had.

Poor people ate Poor people ate very simple food. very simple food.

Rich Romans could Rich Romans could afford to buy lots of afford to buy lots of different food, from different food, from all over the Empire. all over the Empire.

Match the two parts of Match the two parts of sentencessentences

The lower class Romans (plebeians) might have a breakfast of……………………………The lower class Romans (plebeians) might have a breakfast of…………………………… The upper class Romans (patricians) enjoyed………………………………………………The upper class Romans (patricians) enjoyed……………………………………………… Slaves cut their food for them,………………………………………………………………Slaves cut their food for them,……………………………………………………………… Luncheon was usually a cold meal, eaten……………………………………………………Luncheon was usually a cold meal, eaten…………………………………………………… After lunch, the ancient Romans enjoyed……………………………………………………After lunch, the ancient Romans enjoyed…………………………………………………… Table knives and forks were unknown………………………………………………………Table knives and forks were unknown……………………………………………………… The upper class Romans (patricians)………………………………………………………The upper class Romans (patricians)……………………………………………………… Quite often, the men's dinner parties had entertainment……………………………………Quite often, the men's dinner parties had entertainment……………………………………

… … but the Romans had spoons like ours today.but the Romans had spoons like ours today. … … fresh meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, bread, and used honey to sweeten food.fresh meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, bread, and used honey to sweeten food. … … bread, dry or dipped in wine, and water.bread, dry or dipped in wine, and water. ……as they didn't use forks or knives, but ate with their fingersas they didn't use forks or knives, but ate with their fingers … …at about 11 o'clock in the morningat about 11 o'clock in the morning … …had dinners that were quite elaborate.had dinners that were quite elaborate. ……a midday rest or siesta.a midday rest or siesta. ……such as dancing girls or a play, or both.such as dancing girls or a play, or both.

Write full sentences

Roman SchoolsRoman Schools Rome didn't have any public schools. Most children Rome didn't have any public schools. Most children

went to private school or studied at home. Their went to private school or studied at home. Their subjects were reading, writing, and arithmetic. subjects were reading, writing, and arithmetic. Before the age of fourteen, they studied Latin and Before the age of fourteen, they studied Latin and Greek, “grammar” school.Greek, “grammar” school.

Most schools had only one room and only one Most schools had only one room and only one class. There were about twelve pupils.class. There were about twelve pupils.

Schoolboys would write on wax tablets with a Schoolboys would write on wax tablets with a pointed stick called stylus, they then rubbed the pointed stick called stylus, they then rubbed the wax smooth and started again. At the end of the wax smooth and started again. At the end of the school day children loved to play games.school day children loved to play games.

Doing Math the Roman WayDoing Math the Roman Way 1.    1.     XIV XIV

      + VII =      + VII =

2.    2.     IX IX      - VII =      - VII =

3.    3.     XVI XVI      - IV =      - IV =

4.   4.    XXII XXII     + XIII =     + XIII =

5.   5.    XXXVI XXXVI       - XXX =       - XXX =

Solve the following math problems. The only difference between these problems and those you are used to solving is that these problems use Roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals. Write your answers as Roman numerals.

Roman HouseRoman House1. How many bedrooms can

you see?

2. How many dining rooms can you see?

3. Where is the entrance hall?

4. Is the garden room next to the entrance hall?

5. Is this house bigger or smaller than yours?

6. Do you think this house was for rich people or for poor ones?

7. Would you like to have a house like this?

8. Why?

Monarchy, 753 BC to 509 BC Monarchy, 753 BC to 509 BC

Republic, 509 BC to 27 BC Republic, 509 BC to 27 BC

Empire, 27 BC to AD 476Empire, 27 BC to AD 476

Match the period to the right picture

ROMAN EMPIREROMAN EMPIRE

Using maps Using maps : Roman Britain: Roman Britain

When working on When working on

The Romans in BritainThe Romans in Britain, ,

modern road atlas are modern road atlas are

the basis for developing the basis for developing

an understanding of the an understanding of the

pattern of Roman settlement pattern of Roman settlement

in Britainin Britain

Romans built their roads, following these rules:-Roads are straight, or nearly so.- Roads radiate out from London.

- Roads link up all the towns.

ROMAN BRITAINROMAN BRITAIN

Why did the Romans Why did the Romans want to invade Britain? want to invade Britain?

What did it offer?What did it offer?

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