Internet Hunt on Ancient Rome

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Introduction

We have already studied the Republic and the Empire, now let's take a look at daily life. What did it mean to be Roman?

Your task is to research the following questions and complete each assigned task.

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Questions

1. How is daily life for rich and poor Romans similar and different? (H)
          Your task is to identify three categories then design a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting each category with the information you've uncovered. Remember to cite your sources.   Rubric
2. Why did the emperors of Rome go to so much effort and expense to entertain the poor people? What might have happened if they ignored the poor? (H,E)
           Pretend you are a Roman Senator. Your task is to write an editorial (persausive writing) either in favor for or against  Roman policy of entertaining the poor. Your editorial should be a minimum of three paragraphs. Remember to cite your sources.  Rubric
3. Describe the contribution of Roman civilization to law, literature, poetry, architecture, engineering, and technology. (H)
           Your task is to choose one contribution from Roman civilization and make an informational placemat. Your placemat should contain  important information to be learned as well as a layout that is colorful and interesting. Placemats should be large enough to accomodate a place setting of dishes and silverware.  Remember to cite your sources.  Rubric
4. Describe the characteristics of slavery under the Romans. (H)
            Your task is to write a diary entry discussing life as a Roman slave.  Your "Dear Diary" entry should reflect your innermost ideas or reflections on Roman slavery.   Your diary should be a minimum of 200 words.  Diaries record events, emotions, and reactions that affect you.  Remember to cite your sources.  Rubric
   

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Internet Sites

Ancient Rome

Ancient Roman Daily Life

Link to Ancient Rome

PBS Anceint Rome

BBCi The Romans

Think Quest Roman Roads

Roman Entertainment

Trajan’s Rome: The Man, The City, The Empire

Leisure and Entertainment

History on the net - Rome

Roman Economy

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