Roman Empire
A form of government where citizens choose their leaders by voting
Republic
information gathered by someone who did not take part or witness an event
Secondary Source
a statement that supports the author's main idea
This achievement helped soldiers travel faster
roads
Did the Roman Empire expand or shrink under Augustus' rule?
expand
period of stability in the Roman Empire
Pax Romana
asking what else was going on at the time the evidence was produced in order to understand the "big picture"
contextualization
facts or quotes taken from a text to help prove your claim
evidence
This is a building material made by mixing cement with small stones, sand, and water
concrete
What important land did Augustus add to the Roman Empire after the Battle of Actium?
Egypt
a form of government in which one leader has absolute power and authority
Dictatorship
a document or physical object which was written or created during the time of the event
primary source
give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion
justify
This architectural achievement allowed Romans to build longer bridges
arches
Julius Caesar
what Romans called people who did not share their culture
Barbarians
asking where evidence came from, and the perspective and any bias attached to it
Sourcing
to explain in greater detail
elaborate
a channel that moves water over land
aqueduct
Augustus claimed that he refused to accept which kind of absolute power?
one person or thing following another
Succession
to support with evidence when two sources agree with each other
corroborate
What do the letters in RACER stand for
Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain, Restate/reflect
Name one achievement or invention Romans made in entertainment
gladiator fights, colosseum, chariot races
How long did Augustus Rule?
until the end of his life