The crisis of the republic of Rome

Today we are on pages 240 and 241.

ACTIVITIES

1. Look at the map on page 240 and write a list of the areas in the Roman Republic in:

A) 264-201 BC:

B) 201-60 BC:

C) 60 BC-14 AD:

D) 14 AD-117 AD:

2. What were the social consequences of Rome’s expansion?

3. Who benefitted and who suffered as a result of the conquests?

4. Read the text by Shakespeare on page 241 and explain why Brutus killed his friend Caesar. Who was Shakespeare?

5. Why do you think that Rome was in crisis in this moment?

6. Watch the video above. What is the meaning of castra?