The Might of Ancient Rome · 753 BC to 476 AD

The Roman Army and Expansion

Investigating the tactics and organization that allowed Rome to conquer vast territories.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the Roman army more successful than the tribal groups they conquered?
  2. 2How did the expansion of the empire change the lives of people in the provinces?
  3. 3What evidence exists today of the Roman military presence in Europe?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Early people and ancient societiesNCCA: Primary - Politics, conflict and society
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Echoes of the Past: Exploring Irish and World History
Unit: The Might of Ancient Rome
Period: 753 BC to 476 AD

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