Emperor Trajan Lesson

In this lesson, students will examine the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan, focusing on his military campaigns in Dacia and against the Parthian Empire, his domestic welfare and building programmes, and his cooperative relationship with the Roman Senate. Learners will evaluate the evidence for Trajan’s reputation as the ‘Best Ruler’ of Rome and consider whether his achievements justify the title Optimus Princeps when compared with other prominent emperors such as Augustus and Marcus Aurelius.Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.