Lesson 3: From Republic to Empire

Send In Activity 3:
Research the Roman Emperors

Research three of these famous Roman emperors and decide whether each was a good or bad leader. (10 marks)

Claudius Constantine Hadrian

Nero Titus Trajan

Marking Guide

• You have researched three Roman emperors and found at least two interesting and accurate pieces of information about each emperor's contributions.
• Based on what you have learned, you have suggested whether each man was a good or a bad leader. You have supported each decision with at least two pieces of evidence from your research.(e.g., Julius Caesar was a good leader because he reduced taxes and removed corrupt officials from government.)

Helpful Websites:
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/famous.html
Famous Romans

http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/nettsch/time/rpeople.html
Important People in the Roman Empire

http://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/emp-index.html
The Early Emperors

http://www.roman-emperors.com/
A Visual Compendium of Roman Emperors

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