Roman

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was the Roman Empire and how long did it last?The Roman Empire began around the 8th century BC and ended in the 5th century AD. It grew from a small city into a powerful empire that ruled the Mediterranean for many centuries.
2. How did the Romans build strong roads and aqueducts?Romans used clever engineering and a new building material called concrete. Their roads were paved and built to last, and their aqueducts carried water over long distances with tunnels and bridges.

Roman Republic: The period of ancient Roman history (509 BC to 27 BC) characterized by a representative form of government.
Roman Empire: The period of ancient Roman history (27 BC to 476 AD in the West) characterized by autocratic rule under emperors.
Latin: The ancient language of Rome, which formed the basis for many modern European languages and influenced scientific and legal terminology.