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Interactive
Curated OER

The Founding of Rome & Early Roman Society

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, learners answer 11 multiple choice questions regarding the early Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: Traditions of the Early Kings

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter in William Morey's textbook on Roman history describes the legendary founding of Rome and the reign of the early kings.
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Beginnings of Rome: The Origin of the City

For Students 9th - 10th
This article lays out the probable founding of the city of Rome, rather than the legendary one. Three tribes, occupying three different hills, make an alliance and unite as one city-state, eventually becoming the city of Rome.
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Website
Franco Cavazzi

Illustrated History of the Roman Empire: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This overview of the Roman Empire is organized by chapters, which include The Founding, The Kings, The Republic, Early Emperors, The Decline, The Collapse, Constantinople, Religion, Society, and The Army. Content includes several maps,...
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Article
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Rome

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about Aesneas, the Trojan hero who was a key to the founding of Rome. Discover how Roman myths used to explain Roman society.
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Website
Franco Cavazzi

Roman Empire: The Founding

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter, from the extensive site, Illustrated History of the Roman Empire, focuses on the founding of Rome, both the legends and the historical basis.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Rome and Byzantium the Story of Rome

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] The legend of Rome being founded by twins Romulus and Remus. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient World: Rome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers looking to enhance their lessons on Ancient Rome, peruse through the reading ideas and study guides offered through MIT.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
From a Republic to an Empire. In legend Rome was founded in 753 B.C.E. by Romulus, its first king. In 509 B.C.E. Rome became a republic ruled by the Senate (wealthy landowners and elders) and the Roman people. During the 450 years of the...
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Website
Other

Roman History

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but nice survey of the legendary founding of Rome. The author presents the material as a series of notes.