The Roman Empire

Essential Questions

What were the differences between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?

What were the main ways the Roman Empire made money?

How did the events of Julius Caesar's life lead to the fall of the Roman republic?

Learning Intentions

7.H.2. The civilizations that developed in Greece and Rome had an enduring impact on later civilizations. This legacy includes governance and law, engineering and technology, art and architecture, as well as literature and history. The Roman Empire also played an instrumental role in the spread of Christianity. 

7.H.3 The Roman Empire collapsed due to various internal and external factors (political, social, and economic) which led to the development 

7.E.21. The growth of cities and empires fostered the growth of markets. Market exchanges encouraged specialization and the transition from barter to monetary economies.