1. EMPIRE?

2. Remember what an empire is? EMPIRE

3. DEFINITION “imperium” = Dominion or legitimate authority “imperium” = Dominion or legitimate authority “a group of states ruled over by a single monarch or ruling authority.” Oxford Dictionary Now write down what you understand the word EMPIRE to mean.

4. Glossary autocracy democracy dictator emperor oligarchy

5. Glossary autocracythe absolute power of one person democracygovernment by the people through elected representatives dictatorsomeone who has total power over a country/area emperorLeader of an empire oligarchya state ruled by a few persons

6. What makes an empire? Successful military Successful military Expansion of territory Expansion of territory Economic Resources Economic Resources Wealth Wealth Civilization Civilization Philanthropic Philanthropic Laws/Religion imposed on people Laws/Religion imposed on people Oppressive Oppressive Ruthless Ruthless Undemocratic Undemocratic Civilization Civilization Exploitation Exploitation Do you think an empire is a good thing? Use some of the examples above to help explain your opinion.

7. Successes? Sharing of ideas Sharing of ideas Smaller population Smaller population Smaller size Smaller size No rivals No rivals Bringing people together Bringing people together Can you think of anything else that would create a successful empire?

8. Failures? Bringing people together Bringing people together Too big Too big Too many people Too many people Not enough money Not enough money Can you think of anything else that would cause an empire to fall?

9. Are all empires the same? What famous empires have you heard of? What famous empires have you heard of? How many of the empires you have listed still exist today? How many of the empires you have listed still exist today? Can you think of any modern examples of an empire? Can you think of any modern examples of an empire?

10. PERSONAL PROJECT AIMS: 1. To identify reasons why an empire develops and declines 2. To compare these reasons with the Roman Empire and assess the similarities and differences 3. Assess whether all empires develop and decline for the same reasons

11. TASK Each student must compile (put together) a portfolio (folder of information) on an empire of their choice* Each student must compile (put together) a portfolio (folder of information) on an empire of their choice* The portfolio must contain the following information: The portfolio must contain the following information: 1) Contents page 2) A general introduction on empires 3) Information on where and who governed the empire and also how/why the empire developed 4) Reasons why the empire was successful 5) Reasons why the empire fell 6) A comparison of these reasons with the Roman Empire 7) Conclusion: Are all empires similar? 8) A map showing your empire 9) A bibliography 10) Glossary of key words * The choice is from a list of five given by Miss Rimmer.

12. Choices The Mongolian Empire The Mongolian Empire The Holy Roman Empire The Holy Roman Empire The Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire The British Empire The British Empire The Japanese Empire The Japanese Empire

13. Mark Scheme For this project you will be marked on ALL four areas of the Humanities criterion. 1. Knowledge (the information in your project) 2. Concepts (systems) 3. Skills (investigative and analytical) 4. Organisation and presentation This means that your project will be out of 38 marks!

14. Planning sheet Make sure you complete this…….

15. Bibliography

16. Record sheet