Severus

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 is the imperial dynasty founder?Septimius Severus founded the Severan dynasty, significantly reforming the Roman military
2. What is the notable roman general?Sextus Julius Severus was a prominent 2nd-century Roman general

Severan Dynasty: A line of Roman emperors who ruled from 193 to 235 AD, founded by Septimius Severus.
Augustan Age: The period of Roman history during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD), known for its cultural flourishing.
Patriarch of Antioch: The head bishop of the ancient Church of Antioch, one of the most important early Christian sees.
Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.