Documentary Film: Rome in the First Century

Each episode is 55 minutes long. Watch one a day.


1) Read the background material presented in the film's companion webpage: Roman Empire in the First Century (PBS)

Readings: Introduction Roman Empire  http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/index.html

Emperors   http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/emperors.html (10 Minutes)

2) Read the questions in the Viewing Guide. Then watch the following episodes. Ask the teacher to pause when you need time to answer a question on the Guide. (five minutes)

Rome in the first Century - Episode 1: Order From Chaos (ANCIENT HISTORY DOCUMENTARY)

Rome in the First Century - Episode 2:  Years of Trial

Rome in the First Century - Episode 3: The Winds of Change

3) TRANSCRIPTS. If a student did not manage to record a full answer on the viewing guide during the viewing, s/he can find transcripts to all three videos here:
Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

USE THESE TRANSCRIPTS TO FLESH OUT YOUR ANSWERS


As time allows study the vocabulary for  Chapter 08 Lin k to Quizlet

Homework: Learn the chapter 08 Vocabulary.