1. The Roman Empire Lesson 3 Pages 288-293

2. How do you think events that happened before Augustus’ coming to power set the stage for his success?

3. Why do you think people were proud to be citizens of Rome?

4. Compare and contrast Caligula and Claudius. Make a T-Chart.

5. Name two crazy things Caligula did. Name two crazy things that Nero did.

6. Why do you think the Romans worked to extend their empire?

7. What do the basic principles of law guarantee for Roman citizens?

8. In what places were Roman roads built outside the Roman Empire? Use the map on page 290.

9. What do the Romans ‘ many celebrations tell you about the empire?

10. Why do you think that Seneca put his feelings about gladiator fights into writing?

11. What did Seneca mean by “Death is the fighter’s only exit”?

12. What parts of their culture did Romans bring to lands they conquered?