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Ancient Rome- Stations

Welcome to Rome!

Visit stations and complete the

activity at each one. Then, create a

travel poster encouraging people to visit Ancient Rome!

Station 1: Geography Follow the directions at this station to label the map below. Make sure include all of the required

features.

Station 2- The Legend of Romulus and RemusWatch the video and listen to the story. Then, describe who raised the twins and how Romulus became king.

Station 3: Roman LeadersTask: Complete the “Who are you?” quiz: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/special/quiz.htmlDO NOT CLOSE THE WEBSITE WHEN YOU ARE DONE!

Who are you?

1. What kind of person was _____________________? (Emperor’s name that you are like)

2. What role did this person play in Roman history?

3. Do you think this person was a good leader? Why?

4. How would you describe this person in a single sentence?

5. How are you similar to this person? How are you different?Similar –

Different -

Station 4 – Roman TechnologyAqueducts

A. Why did the Romans need aqueducts?

B. How did the water get from the countryside?

C. Why was planning important? Draw a picture to explain where the aqueducts had to be placed as they ran to the city?

Roman Roads – Place the following sentences (1-5 listed below) next to the correct arrow on the diagram below. See the information in the station activity for help.

1) At the bottom of the trench, the Romans put a layer of big stones.

2) Broken stones, pebbles, cement and sand to make a firm base.

3) Cement mixed with broken tiles.

4) Paving stones formed the surface of the road. These were cut so they fitted together tightly.

5) Kerb stones at the sides held in the paving stones and made a channel for the water to run away.

Station 5 – Roman Daily Life

1. Look at life in the City of Rome. Describe two aspects of city life and include an image of something you would see in a Roman city.

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2. Look at life in the Roman countryside. Describe two aspects of life in the Roman countryside and include an image of something you would see in the country.1.

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Station 6 – The Roman Republic – Government ReviewTask: Read over the information at this station and answer the questions below.

1. Why did the Romans get rid of a monarchy (king) and create a republic?

2. Who did NOT have rights in the Roman republic?

3. How long did consuls serve for? ____________ List two duties or jobs of the consuls.1.

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4. Who could serve in the Senate? ______________ List two duties or jobs of the Senate.1.

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5. Who could serve in the Assembly? _______________ List two duties or jobs of the Assembly.

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6. You and your partner break a law in the Twelve Tables while visiting Rome. Look at the list of laws (1-8/ title highlighted in purple). Pick the law that you broke.

1. Write down the law that you broke:

2. Why did you break this law included in the Twelve Tables?

Visit Rome – You won’t regret it!

Geography – Location! (What is “nice” about Rome’s location?)

The Origins of Rome (Explain the story of Romulus and Remus)

Roman Leaders –See the stars!!! (Which leaders could they see? What’s so “cool” about them?)

Roman Technology – See some of the greatest achievements of all time!! (Mention some of their technological marvels!)

Roman Daily Life – Relax in the countryside or experience Roman city life!(Mention what they might see in the country and city!)

Roman Government – See how Roman citizens run their government! (Mention why the Roman republic was so great for the time.