The Rise of the Roman Empire · 753 BC – AD 43
Governing the Empire
Understanding the shift from Republic to Empire and how emperors maintained control.
Key Questions
- 1What is the difference between a Republic and an Empire?
- 2How did the Senate lose its power to the Emperors?
- 3Was Julius Caesar a hero or a tyrant?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain
Year: Year 4
Subject: History
Unit: The Rise of the Roman Empire
Period: 753 BC – AD 43
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