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Rome's Violent Past
Students discuss the role of public entertainment in ancient Rome. They imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator games at the Roman Colosseum and write an personal account of the games.
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And They're Racing!
In this Roman history learning exercise, students examine an illustration of a Roman racetrack. They respond to two short answer questions related to the diagram. In addition, the students write a letter to a friend who has never been to...
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The Ancient Olympics
In this Olympics worksheet, 6th graders study about ancient Olympic competitions. Students respond to five multiple choice questions.
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Gladiators: Rome's Violent Past
Ninth graders examine the role of public entertainment in Ancient Rome. In this World History lesson, 9th graders imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator game at the Roman Colosseum. Students write a personal account of the...
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Circus
In this Kids' Page worksheet, students read a short passage about the circus. Students then respond to 8 multiple choice questions and find 12 given words in the word search provided.
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The Mind of a Sports Fan
In this sports worksheet, students read a 5-paragraph article about the evolution of the sports fan and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: The Circus: Roman Chariot Racing
Provides an excellent look at the chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, the history of chariot racing, and gives an example of a day at the races. this page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.
Other
Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium Living in Constantinople
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about what life was like in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Circus Maximus
History for Kids teaches us about the history of Circus Maximus, built for chariot races in ancient Rome and used as model for other stadiums built across the Roman Empire.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Circus Maximus
An ancient chariot racing stadium used during the Roman Empire.