Ancient Rome: From Republic to Empire — Drills · Grade 6 Social Studies

Chapter: Classical Civilizations & Belief Systems

What these drills covers

By the end of Ancient Rome: From Republic to Empire you should be able to:

4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.

Vocabulary used: republic, Senate, emperor, Pax Romana, aqueduct.

Problem 1

Could a republic also control an empire?
Answer and explanation

Yes. Governing institutions and territorial domination describe different dimensions.

Yes. Governing institutions and territorial domination describe different dimensions.

Response criteria

  • Answer the actual question with accurate details.
  • Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
  • State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.

Problem 2

Did conquest benefit every resident equally?
Answer and explanation

No. Distribution, labor status and political position shaped experiences.

No. Distribution, labor status and political position shaped experiences.

Response criteria

  • Answer the actual question with accurate details.
  • Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
  • State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.

Problem 3

Does “Roman peace” prove all subjects were safe and free?
Answer and explanation

No. It summarizes selected stability while hiding substantial violence and inequality if used uncritically.

No. It summarizes selected stability while hiding substantial violence and inequality if used uncritically.

Response criteria

  • Answer the actual question with accurate details.
  • Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
  • State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.

Problem 4

What continued after 476 CE?
Answer and explanation

Eastern Roman rule and many legal, social, religious and urban practices, with regional change.

Eastern Roman rule and many legal, social, religious and urban practices, with regional change.

Response criteria

  • Answer the actual question with accurate details.
  • Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
  • State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.

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