The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword

1. War and weaponryDiscuss how wars were fought during this time period. What weapons were used? How were soldiers ranked?

http://www.historylink102.com/Rome/roman-army.htm

http://www.legionxxiv.org/weapons/Default.htm 

2. Political systemHow was the government during this time set up? Was it split into branches? Who was in charge? Were there any challenges to this type of system, or were people basically happy with it?http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/government/index.htm

http://library.thinkquest.org/5166/gov.html 

3. Class systemWhat classes were people divided into? How was membership in these classes determined? What were some of the major differences between classes?http://www.historylink102.com/Rome/roman-patricians.htm

http://www.historylink102.com/Rome/roman-plebeians.htm 

4. Religion, signs, and superstitionsWhat type of religion did people follow? How did this religion influence their daily lives?

http://www.roman-empire.net/religion/religion.html (from the top of the page down to the beginnings of Christianity) 

5. Role of womenHow were women viewed and treated during this time? What were their daily lives like?

http://www.historylink102.com/Rome/roman-women.htm