Caesar's Dictatorship and Assassination Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about Julius Caesar's pivotal role in transforming the Roman Republic into an empire, including his significant reforms, military conquests, and eventual assassination. They will explore the impact of his leadership on Roman society and its lasting influence on Western civilization. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, research, and video watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Dictatorship Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Dictatorship Research.docx
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Option 3: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet:

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Caesar Viewing Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the video below: 

 

Rome - The World's First Superpower: Caesar. (2014). 360 Production/M Entertainment.

 

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