Roman Empire-Day 1-Advanced WS

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Roman History

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SubjectRoman History

Original Prompt

Create a rigorous 2-page honors-level worksheet to accompany a lesson on Augustus Caesar and the transition from the Roman Republic to the Principate. Include a section for defining key terms like 'Auctoritas' and 'Hegemony,' a comparative chart for Republic vs. Principate power structures, a detailed primary source analysis section for the 'Res Gestae Divi Augusti,' a map observation log for territorial growth, and a structured response area for an exit ticket evaluating whether Augustus 'adapt...

This resource delves into the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Principate under Augustus, exploring key terms such as auctoritas, hegemony, and Pax Romana. It highlights the constitutional framework of the Principate, detailing power distribution among governing bodies like the Senate and the Emperor. Analysis is provided on Augustus’ self-representation in the 'Res Gestae Divi Augusti' and the significant territorial expansion of the Roman Empire during his reign. Furthermore, it encourages argumentation on whether Augustus preserved the Republic or dismantled it for a new regime, with prompts for reflection on the transition from Republic to Principate.