Rise of the Roman Empire

History lesson on the rise of the Roman Empire.
Students will look at the geography of Rome in relation to the previous empires covered: Egyptian and Greek.
Students will be given the story of Rome’s foundation with the myth of Romulus and Remus.
Students will then be asked to complete a missing words task on the Roman Empire.
Students will be then asked to write a letter drawing on their previous knowledge of the Greek Empire. They are to summarise the good aspects of Greek life to the Romans to ensure that their culture is not destroyed and rebellion does not occur.