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Cause and Consequence of Roman Empire's Expansion

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes of Roman expansion and its consequences, designed to develop understanding of historical cause and effect.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Empire
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Expansion
#Explain the main reasons for the expansion of the Roman Empire
#Compare different consequences of Roman expansion
#Analyse how Roman expansion affected different regions and peoples
#Outline the long-term impacts of Roman military conquest

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Cause and Consequence of Roman Empire's Expansion

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Roman Expansion

Source A: Roman historian's view

'The Roman Empire expanded primarily due to a combination of military strength, strategic alliances, and economic motives.' Provenance: Excerpt from Tacitus' 'Annals', written in the early 2nd century AD.

1.
Explain the main reasons for Roman expansion based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons for Roman expansion as described by Source A with your own knowledge of ancient history. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Consequences of Roman Expansion

Source B: Impact on Conquered Peoples

'Roman conquest brought both benefits and hardships to those it subdued. Some regions prospered under Roman rule, while others suffered from loss of independence and cultural change.' Provenance: Summary from a modern historian’s analysis of Roman provincial rule.

1.
Outline two positive and two negative consequences of Roman expansion based on Source B. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how Roman expansion might have affected local cultures and traditions. Use Source B and your own knowledge. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
C

Long-term Effects of Roman Expansion

Source C: Legacy of the Roman Empire

'The vast expansion of Rome laid the foundations for a lasting legal and cultural legacy that influenced Europe for centuries.' Provenance: Excerpt from a modern history textbook.

1.
Explain how Roman expansion contributed to the legacy of Roman law and culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term effects of Roman expansion with those of another empire you have studied. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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