Republic Roots Worksheet Roman Republic Roots
Identifying Our Roots in Ancient Rome
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Part 1: Choice of the Republic
Read each question carefully and circle the best answer based on the reading.
1. Why did the people of Rome decide to get rid of kings?
King Tarquin was a cruel tyrant who treated people badly.
The kings wanted to move to another country.
The Senate told the kings they had to leave.
2. What is a "republic" as described in the text?
A government where one king has all the power.
A government where the army makes all the laws.
A kind of government with no kings.
3. Which group was considered the "wealthy, old families" of Rome?
The Plebeians
The Patricians
The Great Britain colonies
Part 2: Roman Reflection
4. The Roman Senate and Consuls were very important. How did the United States use these ideas when they set up their own government?
5. Look at the last paragraph. What are two things the United States built or created that were "modeled" after Ancient Rome?
The Roman Connection
According to the reading, why do we still learn about Ancient Roman civilization today, even though it was thousands of years ago?
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The Roman Connection
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Think & Summarize
In your own words, why do we still learn about Ancient Roman civilization today? How did their ideas about a "Republic" change the way the United States was formed?
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From Ancient Rome to the USA
The End of Kings
Rome was originally ruled by kings.
Tarquin the Proud was a tyrant who treated people poorly.
The people revolted and drove him out!
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What is a Republic?
No Kings
In a republic, there is no single royal ruler who has all the power for life.
Groups Lead
The government is made of groups (like the Senate ) that make decisions together.
Who Ran the Show?
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Senate & Consuls
Wise elders and elected leaders who made the laws for the Republic.
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Patricians
Wealthy, older families who held most of the power early on.
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Plebeians
The common people. At first, they had very little say in the government.
The U.S. Connection
The Founding Fathers copied Roman ideas!
Roman Consuls → U.S. PresidentRoman Senate → U.S. SenateArchitecture → Columns & Domes
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Finding the Main Idea
The Main Idea is the most important message the author wants you to learn.
Main Idea Clues:
Look at the first and last paragraph.
What words keep appearing? (Rome, Republic, Government)
Why did the author write this?
Let's Discuss!
If the Romans hadn't stood up to King Tarquin, how might the United States government be different today?
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Worksheet: Part 1 & 2
1. Why did the people of Rome decide to get rid of kings?
2. What is a "republic" as described in the text?
3. Which group was considered the "wealthy, old families" of Rome?
Reflections: Look for mentions of the US modeling their Senate/President after Roman ideas, and architecture influences (columns/domes).
Main Idea Mapper
Potential Main Idea Statement:
The Ancient Roman Republic was a fair government that influenced the way the United States and other modern countries were built.
Key Details (Accept any of the following):
Romans drove out King Tarquin the Proud because he was a tyrant.
A republic is a government with no kings.
The Senate and Consuls were groups/leaders who made decisions together.
The Founding Fathers of the U.S. modeled their Senate and President after Roman ideas.
U.S. government buildings look like Ancient Roman buildings.
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Summary Criteria:
The student should identify that we learn about Rome because their ideas (the Republic) were the blueprint for the United States government (Senate, President, buildings).
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The Core of the Roman Republic
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Instructions: After reading about the Roman Republic, find the Main Idea (the most important point the author is making) and three Key Details that support it.
Main Idea
What is this whole text mostly about?
Supporting Key Details
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Final Conclusion
Combine your main idea and details into one strong sentence about why we still learn about Ancient Rome today.
