Lesson 5: Keeping the Roman Empire

Send In Activity 5:
Write a Roman Decree

You are a Roman general who has recently conquered a new province. Prepare a decree (official proclamation) outlining the new way of life in store for the people under your rule. You can do this as a written document or make a sound file. (10 marks)

Marking Guide

• Your decree outlines the new way of life in store for the people under your rule, including references to the following:
  
• What things will change
• What things will stay the same
• What rights and responsibilities the people will have
  
• The content of the decree is historically accurate.
  
• The decree has an historical feel (i.e., as if you were actually there when it happened).

 

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