Summary
Take our word for it — It wasn’t built in a day! In this BrainPOP movie, you’ll find out just how long it did take to build Rome as Tim and Moby introduce you to the rise of the Roman Empire. You’ll learn what came before the Empire and why that preceding government was no longer working. You’ll learn who Julius Caesar was, what he did to made him so powerful, and what happened when he returned to Rome. Plus, find out why the Senate had him killed, and see who succeeded him as emperor. Finally, you’ll find out how power was divided up in the Empire and how such a long and bloody struggle gave way to 200 years of peace and prosperity! Long live the Romans!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Rise of the Roman Empire:
- What is one new thing you learned about rise of the roman empire?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining rise of the roman empire.
- Draw or give one example of your own.