Roman Empire Map Worksheet | KS2 KS3 Romans History Activity with Answers

This Roman Empire Map Worksheet is an engaging and accessible activity for teaching the growth and geography of the Roman Empire in KS2 and KS3 History. Learners study a map of the Empire in AD 117 and colour the regions conquered by Rome at its peak. The task encourages geographical awareness, historical understanding, and careful map work.

The worksheet also includes a challenge section where students identify modern countries that were once part of the Roman Empire and think critically about why the Romans did not expand further. A complete answer sheet is provided for quick marking or self-assessment.

This resource works well as part of a Romans unit, a map-skills lesson, a starter activity, homework, or cover work. It supports both knowledge and skills-based learning with a simple, clear format suitable for a wide range of abilities.

What’s Included:
• Roman Empire map (AD 117) colouring worksheet
• Challenge questions:
– Identify modern countries within the former Roman Empire
– Explain why Roman expansion eventually stopped
• Full answer sheet
• Printable and classroom-friendly layout

Perfect For:
→ KS2 and KS3 History
→Romans topic units
→ Map skills lessons
→ Homework, revision or cover work
→ Cross-curricular Geography/History activities

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