Exploring the Pax Romana: An Essay Planning Worksheet

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the Pax Romana, focusing on its effects on the Roman Empire. It scaffolds the essay with questions covering introduction, main points, counter-arguments, and conclusion.

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Exploring the Pax Romana: An Essay Planning Worksheet

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Essay Planning: The Impact of Pax Romana on the Roman Empire

Essay Title/Question:

To what extent did the Pax Romana benefit the Roman Empire?

Instructions: Use these questions to plan your essay. Ensure your answers include specific points and evidence. Remember to analyse different viewpoints and structure your essay clearly.

1. Write a brief introduction outlining your thesis on the Pax Romana.

1.
Explain the main idea of the Pax Romana and why it is considered a significant period in Roman history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline your thesis statement explaining whether you believe the Pax Romana was mainly beneficial or not. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
3.
Identify and explain one way the Pax Romana improved the economy of the Roman Empire, with evidence.
[3 marks]
4.
Compare the social and cultural impacts of the Pax Romana, providing specific examples.
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse a potential drawback of the Pax Romana, such as how it might have masked underlying problems within the empire.
[6 marks]
6.
Explain how the Pax Romana contributed to the spread of Roman culture and law.
[3 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why some historians might argue that the Pax Romana was not entirely beneficial for all groups within the empire.
[4 marks]
8.
Conclude by summarizing your overall view on whether the Pax Romana was mainly a positive period for the Roman Empire. Provide reasoning.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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