This website will lead you to textbook related topics, including
study
questions from the text, vocabulary, and interesting links.
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=muk&wcsuffix=1001
Practice final exam from texbook.
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=mua&wcsuffix=0800
The Private life of a Roman:
1. The Family
2. Roman Names
3. Marriage and Women
4. Children and Education
5. Slaves and Dependents
6. The House and Furniture
7. Dress and Ornaments
8. Food and Meals
9. Amusements
10. Travel and Correspondence
11. Sources of Income
12. Farming and Country Life
13. Town Life
14. Funeral Customs
15. The Roman Religion
16. The Water Supply of Rome
http://www.forumromanum.org/life/johnston.html
Welcome to Virtual Legion, an interactive historical reference
to the
legions
of Imperial Rome of the First Century AD. Press enter to
begin."
http://www.dariusdomain.com/v_legio/
Mr. Dowlings Ancient Rome Website
http://www.mrdowling.com/702rome.html
Ancient Rome
http://www.teachnet.ie/dmcdonnell/
A Day at the Baths
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/roman/day.html
What Came First? Interactive Games
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/walk/games_index.shtml
Discovery channel: Ancient Rome, the colleseum, gladiators
(watch the
video),
Roman roads, and a quiz.
http://www.exn.ca/rome/gladiator.htm
Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mt. Vesuvius
Virtual tour of these tragic cities
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/index.html
Photos of Pompeii
http://www.roman-empire.net/articles/article-017.html
Who were the Romans?
http://www.brims.co.uk/romans/
Roman Numerals including converter.
http://www.novaroma.org/via_romana/numbers.html
Can you name these famous Roman structures?
http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_rome/structures.htm
Gladiator (the movie) information-click and scroll down to see
the
information.
http://www.murphsplace.com/gladiator/museum.html
Gladiatorial Games
http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/arena.html
"You wouldn't want to be a Roman Gladiator."
http://www.salariya.com/web_books/gladiator/index.html
How smart are you? (Ms. Heisler's average score was 7/10!)
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Romans/quickquizzes.htm
Mt. Vesuvius
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/img_vesuvius.html
Virtual tour of Rome.
http://www.virtourist.com/europe/rome/index.html
Periods of History
http://www.usfca.edu/westciv/history.html
Time Travelers Guide to the Roman Empire
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/guide03/index.html
Rome: The Model Empire
After reading this article, click and play the chariot race-read
the
directions and see if you can beat Ms. Heisler's score of 70!
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/H/history/rome/rule1.html
Read about the Romans and then play "Ye Gods"
Ms. Heisler usually wins 50% of the time against Jupiter. How
will you do?
http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/B/bigromandig/camesaw/3_47.jsp
Students of the Dalton School, from elementary through high
school, created
this excellent site on the Roman world. covering intensely
literature,
military, archaeology, political, philosophy, drama, religion,
maps. From
organization to concept to design to presentation, to content,
probably one
of the best of its kind.
http://intranet.dalton.org/groups/rome/index.html
THIS WEBSITE IS FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN, BUT IT REALLY DOES AN
EXCELLENT JOB OF
COMPARING ANCIENT GREECE TO ANCIENT ROME.
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/greecerome/index.html
MAPS OF ROME: MANY ARE INTERACTIVE
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~atlas/europe/maps.html
Dress a gladiator for battle in the Roman arena of death.
Your choice of weapons and armour will decide whether or not he
is
victorious.
Will the emperor grant your gladiator his freedom, or will he
fight badly
and
lose his honour, or even his life?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_gms_gladiator.shtml
Roman history site for 7-11 year olds with facts, illustrations
and
activities
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/
Capitalium.org: Virtual Reconstruction.
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also
pictures of the
ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
http://www.capitolium.org/eng/virtuale/virtuale.htm
Rome: Republic to Empire.
http://vroma.rhodes.edu/%7Ebmcmanus/romanpages.html
Roman taxes.
http://www.unrv.com/economy/roman-taxes.php
Early systems of government.
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/politicalsystems/index.cfm
Culture of ancient Rome.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_culture
Latin Phrases.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Latin_phrases_%28A%E2%80%93E%29
Mr. Donns Daily Life of Ancient Romans (easy to read and
understand)
http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/Romelife.html#INTRO
Roman government
http://www.crystalinks.com/romelaw.html
An Award winning Educational Reference site with indepth
compilations on all
aspects of Ancient Rome, including it's People, Culture, Beliefs
and
Accomplishments. ... Greco - Roman & Judaism. Historians, Poets
&
Philosophers. Justinian. Law & Government ... Time Lines.
Ancient Roman
History Timeline. Brief History of Rome
http://members.aol.com/TeacherNet/AncientRome.html
Ben's Guide : The Constitution
The Constitution of the United States. After the American
Revolution the
states were functioning under the Articles of Confederation.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/index.html
Comparison between the ancient Greeks and ancient Romans
http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/reading/greekroman.html
MAP OF ITALY AND ROME
http://www.tramline.com/tours/cross/world/_tourlaunch1.htm
The Time Trail: The Romans
Wonderful Primary School site with brief descriptions of
important people,
games and what it was like to live as a child in Rome.
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/nettsch/time/romans.html
A Brief History of Ancient Rome
Excellent Site. "The Roman Empire is remembered today as
perhaps the
greatest civilization ever to exist. Site will attempt to
describe the
evolution of a small tribe growing to its peak, then leading to
its
downfall. . . .Divided into the different political phases of
Rome. Link
containing brief description of the event/ruler is included
beside the date.
By clicking link, find out about the event in greater detail.
Site best used
for understanding the general history of Rome, and background
information on
more specific topics.
http://www.roman-empire.net/index.html
Sample Plan of a Roman House
"Click on the rooms in this plan for more information about
each area of the
Roman house." Wonderful.
http://www.vroma.org/~bmcmanus/house.html
Timelines of Ancient World
http://www.timelines.info/history/ages_and_periods/the_ancient_world/
Fun, yet interesting and informative website about ancient Rome.
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/romans.htm
Virtual Rome (with permission of creator;D. Bishop)
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/staff/darlenebishop/rome/Rome.html
Chronology of Christianity
From 1 AD to present.
http://www.cwo.com/~pentrack/catholic/chron.html
Interactive map of Spread of Christianity in Roman Empire, to
A.D. 600
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/imaps/
AAAARRR! Make Ms. Heisler walk the plank..if you can.
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/walk/walk_rome.html
Like soccer? Think you know about Rome? Let's see if you can
score!
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/penaltyshootout/romans_ks2.htm
Best of history website
Want to "Know the Romans?" Visit this site!