The+Emperors+of+Rome+Activity

Using the statements from the Anticipation Guide, conduct a class discussion that addresses topics such as: Use the following link to read and search for the information to complete the History Hunt Chart on the Emperors of Rome. You can navigate to the different emperors by using the menu on right hand side of the linked site. The emperors are listed by name.
 * What is heredity rule and what are its positive and negative aspects?
 * Can you give examples of times when leaders have been forcibly removed from power because of discontent by the people?
 * What do you think was the most common method the ancient Romans used to remove emperors from power?
 * Can murdering a political leader be justified if it is for the good of a large group of people or a whole country? Explain and give examples to support your ideas.
 * What are the negative aspects of having a leader who rules until the death with absolute power?
 * If you had been an emperor in ancient Rome, who would have considered trustworthy and why?

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