The Roman Empire and the Pax Romana - 5/11/06

Bell-Work:

1. What countries touch France?
2. Name the countries on this week's geo list that touch the Atlantic Ocean.

Objective:
SWBAT define the Pax Romana and explain how the Roman Empire grew so large.

Directions:

1. Watch the BrainPop videos as a class and take the quizzes.
2. Read this page about the Roman Empire.
3. Write a journal entry about what you think about the Pax Romana.

Assignment #1
Write a journal entry about what you think about the Pax Romana. In your entry, think about these questions:

• When you think of peace, what do you think of?
  
• Was the Pax Romana really all about peace?
• What did the Romans do in order to make their empire bigger?
• Were the Romans a peaceful group of people?