Summary
Why was the Roman civilization so successful? In this BrainPOP movie Tim and Moby introduce you to the great achievements of the Roman Republic. You’ll find out who ran the government, how the leaders were chosen, and how parts of the Roman Republic live on today. You’ll learn about the three main branches of the Republic (sound familiar?), and how they worked. You’ll also find out who decided how Rome behaved towards its neighbors, who guarded the rights of the plebeians, and who lead the military forces. Finally, you’ll discover what we’ve borrowed from the Roman society — and what we’ve left behind. Hint: You’ll all be able to vote once you grow up!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Roman Republic:
- What is one new thing you learned about roman republic?
- 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 roman republic.
- Draw or give one example of your own.