Roman Empire: Rise and Fall

Year 7 History Understanding causes and consequences Creating visual timelines together

What do you already know about Rome?

Think about Roman soldiers What about Roman buildings? Any famous Roman leaders? Share one fact with your partner

The Rise of Rome: Key Factors

Strong and disciplined army Excellent roads and engineering Powerful leaders like Julius Caesar Wealth from conquered territories Smart political system

Roman Empire Timeline: Rise to Peak

Timeline Sorting Challenge

Work in pairs Sort your event cards into 'Rise' and 'Fall' piles Match pictures with fact cards Ask for help if you need it! Use the timeline template provided

The Fall of Rome: Why Empires End

Political corruption and weak leaders Economic troubles and high taxes Military defeats and civil wars Barbarian invasions from the north Empire became too big to control

Rise vs Fall: Comparing Causes

{"left":"Strong army and good leaders\nWeak army and poor leaders\nWealth from conquests\nEconomic problems and high taxes","right":"Good roads connected empire\nEmpire too big to control\nPolitical stability\nPolitical corruption and civil wars"}

Reflection and Success Check

'I can name reasons for Rome's rise and fall' 'I can put events in chronological order' 'I can explain using drawings and keywords' 'I worked well with my classmates'