Explore the Foundations of Ancient Rome with This Origins and Roman Republic Worksheet!

Engage your students with this Ancient Rome: Origins and Early Republic Reading Comprehension Worksheet, designed to introduce the beginnings of Rome and its early republic structure. This comprehensive, four-page worksheet covers Rome's mythological origins, early history, and political evolution into the Republic. Perfect for middle and high school history classes, it supports close reading and critical thinking with structured questions and bolded key terms.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Reading Passage: A clear, informative passage on the foundation of Rome, the myth of Romulus and Remus, and the rise of the Roman Republic. Key terms like "republic," "patrician," and "consul" are highlighted and defined for easy comprehension.
• Comprehension Questions: A variety of question formats—Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching, and Short Answer—encourage students to engage actively with the text and test their understanding.
• Lesson Objectives: Clear objectives to guide the lesson, outlining the goals for this worksheet, including comprehension of Rome’s origins and insight into the Republic’s political framework.
• Answer Key: Complete answer key for quick, easy grading and assessment.

Key Topics:

• Origins of Rome: The legendary tale of Romulus and Remus, the city’s founding, and its location along the Tiber River.
• Formation of the Roman Republic: Insight into the Republic’s establishment, its governmental structure, and the roles of patricians, plebeians, consuls, and the Senate.
• Early Conflicts and Expansion: A look at the challenges Rome faced in its early years, including social class struggles and territorial expansion.

Perfect For:

• World History and Ancient Civilizations Units: An excellent resource for introducing students to Ancient Rome and the development of republican government.
• Sub Plans and Independent Work: A self-contained worksheet set that’s ideal for subs or as independent practice for students.
• Review or Assessment: Can be used to review key concepts about Rome’s early history or as an assessment tool in Ancient Rome units.