The Rise and Fall of Rome
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Objective
Students will be able to: Analyze 3 key factors that led to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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According to legend, Rome was founded in 753 BCE by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.
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The Roman Republic's victory in the Punic Wars secured its dominance over the Mediterranean Sea.
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The first Roman emperor, Augustus, ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and prosperity that lasted for two centuries.
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Practice
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According to legend, in what year was Rome founded?
What form of government preceded the Roman Empire?
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Exit ticket
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“Name three key factors that led to the decline of the Roman Empire.”
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