Year 6

How did the Roman Empire become so powerful?

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Roman Empire became so powerful. We will begin by looking at what an empire is and then look at how the Roman Empire first began. Finally, we will learn about how it became the most powerful empire in the western world.

Year 6

How did the Roman Empire become so powerful?

In this lesson, we will learn about how the Roman Empire became so powerful. We will begin by looking at what an empire is and then look at how the Roman Empire first began. Finally, we will learn about how it became the most powerful empire in the western world.

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Key learning points

  1. How Rome began
  2. How Rome became a Republic
  3. The Punic Wars
  4. Julius Caesar and dictatorship

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is an Empire?
A large country ruled by one person or state
Lots of countries ruled by many different people and states
Correct answer: Lots of countries ruled by one person or state
Q2.
Which of these areas did the Roman Empire NOT expand to?
Africa
Europe
Correct answer: North America
Western Asia
Q3.
Which city did Romulus become the King of?
Carthage
London
Correct answer: Rome
Turin
Q4.
Who did the patricians elect to rule over them?
Correct answer: Consuls
Freemen
Plebeians
The Senate
Q5.
Which Empire did the Romans fight against during the Punic Wars?
British
Correct answer: Carthage
Greek
Ottoman