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Friesian School

Fresian School: Decadence of Roman History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Fresian School, gives a discussion of the Roman Empire, the decadence of the emperors and citizens, the coming of Christianity, the pagan hordes, and "scrupulous observance of the privileges of...
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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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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Augustus and the Roman World

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, explains Augustus' administration of the three parts of the Roman Empire, Rome, Italy, and the provinces.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 13 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome was one of the most influential republics and empires in recorded history. Learn more about how the republic and empire emerged and about the...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Illustrated Timeline of the Roman Empire (60 Bce to 180 Ce)

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline of Rome's transformation into an empire, beginning with Caesar and ending with Marcus Aurelius.
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Vroma Project

V Roma Project: Augustus and Tiberius: Historical Background

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents detailed information, formatted in a timeline, about Augustus and his successor, Tiberius. It features coin evidence along with genealogy charts. Click the link for the diagram and slide show that describe the...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basin Chronology: Theodosius the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick biography of the last Roman Emperor to rule a united Rome.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Diocletian

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biographical history of Diocletian and the Rome of his time. Includes links to other Roman subjects.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Roman Emperors: Romulus Augustulus

For Students 9th - 10th
Two views on the biography of Romulus Augustulus, his life, reign, and deposition.
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HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Severus, Roman Emperor, 146 211

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of Septimius Severus, his coming to power in 193 and the origin of a military monarchy in the Roman Empire, plus the coincidental origination of the term "Europe" and what it meant.
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Mapping an Empire

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, students will compare a map of the Roman Empire in 44 BC with one of the Roman Empire in 116 AD. Using these two maps as a reference, students will use critical reading skills to learn about the expansion...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How Ancient Rome Thrived During Pax Romana

For Students 9th - 10th
After decades of political dysfunction, civil wars and assassinations that caused the Roman Republic's downfall, Ancient Rome flourished during two centuries of relative tranquility and prosperity known as the Pax Romana (Latin for...
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Who's Who in Roman History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students produce a classroom documentary about important historical figures from the Roman Empire. They will also create posters to be part of a classroom timeline showing when each of these people lived and their impact...
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Other

Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
The status, role, and daily life of women in ancient Rome is revealed in discussions of the Vestal Virgins, the changed legal status of the Augustan Reformation, slavery, and so on.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the life of this wandering emperor. Does a nice job of balancing the good and the questionable information about him. Includes a possible list of places he visited on his extensive travels, as well as his emphasis on...
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Able Media

Ctc: I, Caesar a Study of the Imperial Romans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan provides semester-long activities in which students research and write about selected emperors who ruled Rome during different parts of its history.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Tiberius

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, discusses the first emperor after Augustus, Tiberius.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Domitian

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey, in his 1901 textbook, describes the emperor Domitian, the last emperor in the Flavian dynasty.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Disputed Succession

For Students 9th - 10th
In this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook, you read about the influence of the military in choosing four emperors in one year.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Vespasian

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Nerva

For Students 9th - 10th
William Morey's 1901 textbook covers the five good emperors, the first of whom is Nerva.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The Emperor Diocletian

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a description of the life and rule of the Emperor Diocletian.
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Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Julian Emperors: Reign of Nero

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the infamous Nero, the burning of Rome, and his persecution of the Christians in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.
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Loyola University Chicago

De Imperatoribus Romanis: Rome and Its Seven Hills

For Students 9th - 10th
This online map shows Rome, the seven hills, the roads that lead into Rome, and major buildings. Labeled in Latin, but easy to figure out.

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