**Constantine the Great: Christian Conversion and the Edict of Milan - Reading Comprehension Worksheet with Primary Source
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Introduce your students to one of the most transformative figures in Roman history with this reading comprehension worksheet focused on Constantine the Great. This engaging resource explores Constantine's rise to power, his pivotal role in legalizing Christianity through the Edict of Milan, and the impact of his conversion on the Roman Empire’s religious landscape. Through the lens of primary sources and thought-provoking questions, students will gain a deeper understanding of how Constantine's reign set the stage for the Christianization of the Roman Empire.

This worksheet includes:

• In-Depth Reading: A detailed overview of Constantine’s life, from his rise to power to his support for Christianity and the Edict of Milan.
• Primary Source Analysis: Includes an excerpt from the Edict of Milan, encouraging students to examine its historical significance.
• Multiple-Format Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions that reinforce comprehension and critical thinking.
• Answer Key: Full answer key included for quick and easy grading.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for classroom discussions, homework, deeper learning, or as sub plans.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will evaluate the significance of Constantine’s conversion to Christianity and its impact on the Roman Empire.
• Students will analyze the Edict of Milan as a primary source to explore the shift in religious policy under Constantine.
• Students will assess Constantine’s legacy in shaping the future of Christianity and its relationship with Roman political structures.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9: Integrate information from diverse sources into a cohesive understanding of an event or idea.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Perfect For:

• World History
• Ancient History
• Religion or Government classes for grades 9-12.

This resource is a great tool for sparking critical thinking and deepening students' understanding of significant historical events. It’s perfect for sub plans, homework assignments, or as part of a unit on Ancient Rome or early Christianity.

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