Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
The Roman Republic Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Roman Republic. Students learn how Rome was governed by elected officials and a senate before it became an empire, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
The Roman Republic, ancient civilizations
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
From about 509 BC, Rome was a republic, governed by elected officials and a senate rather than a king. This worksheet teaches how consuls, the senate, and citizens shared power, and how the republic later became an empire, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows the Roman senate. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Ancient Rome and The Fall of Rome worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the illustration.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Ancient Rome Worksheet for more practice.
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The Roman Republic Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on the Roman Republic. Students learn how Rome was governed by elected officials and a senate before it became an empire, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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