40 Maps That Explain the Roman Empire

Creator: Timothy B Lee | visit site

Grade Range: 7 - 11

Learn about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire with these 40 impressive maps. Each map features a different aspect of the Roman Empire such as the vast size of the empire, long travel speeds, and the spread of Christianity throughout the empire. Click on any map to view full size. All maps contain a short description of the contents while many also include links to additional information or clarification of terms.

In the Classroom

Use these maps to introduce your unit on the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. Include this site on your class web page for students and parents to access as a reference. Have students create a multimedia presentation using Slidestory, reviewed here. This site allows you to narrate a picture. Challenge students to find a photo (legally permitted to be reproduced), and then narrate the photo as if it is a news report.

At Home

Share these maps with your student as a visual representation of changes during the 200 years of the Roman Empire.

Tags

romans, europe, maps, battles,

Subjects

Geography (US/World), History & Culture: Ancient, History & Culture: Europe, Social Studies, Social Studies,