Ancient Rome Reading Passages

This educational passage explores the legendary origins of Ancient Rome through the stories of Romulus and Aeneas, two i...

This engaging history reading passage explores the life and legacy of Julius Caesar, one of Ancient Rome's most influent...

This comprehensive passage explores the life and legacy of Augustus, Rome's first emperor, who transformed the Roman Rep...

This passage explores the life and legacy of Vergil, the renowned Roman poet who authored the Aeneid, Rome's greatest ep...

This passage, aligned to HSS 6.7 and CCSS RH.6-8.2, explores the rise of Ancient Rome with a focus on its geographical s...

This engaging history reading passage explores the vital role of the Etruscans in shaping Ancient Rome. Students will di...

This passage introduces students to Livy, one of Ancient Rome's most significant historians, whose writings help us unde...

This reading passage explores the similarities and differences between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches,...

This passage explores the structure and significance of government and law in the Roman Republic, focusing on how Roman ...

This educational passage explores the complex relationship between Ancient Rome's Patricians and Plebeians, focusing on ...

This detailed history reading passage explores the development and significance of the Twelve Tables, Rome's first writt...

This engaging history reading passage explores the Punic Wars, a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the ...

Explore the dramatic transformation of Ancient Rome as it shifted from a Republic to an Empire under the leadership of J...

This rigorous history reading passage explores Life in the Roman Empire, guiding students through the social hierarchy, ...

This passage explores the profound legacy of Ancient Rome and how its beliefs, innovations, and systems continue to shap...

This reading passage explores the remarkable engineering and road-building achievements of Ancient Rome, providing stude...

This comprehensive history reading passage explores the rise of Christianity within the context of Ancient Rome, detaili...

This engaging passage explores the trade networks of the Roman Empire, highlighting their vast reach across Europe, Afri...

This rigorous history reading passage explores the rise and significance of the Byzantine Empire and its capital, Consta...

This reading passage explores the pivotal event of 476 CE: the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Students will learn abo...

This engaging history reading passage explores the causes and effects of the Germanic tribes’ invasions of the Western R...

This engaging history reading passage explores the momentous division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halve...

This passage explores the monumental event of Emperor Constantine’s acceptance of Christianity in 313 CE and the resulti...

This passage explores how monasteries helped preserve knowledge following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, a crucia...

This rigorous history reading passage explores the story of Cincinnatus, a Roman farmer who became a dictator in a time ...

This engaging history reading passage explores the life and legacy of Cicero, one of ancient Rome’s most influential sta...