The Roman Empire

Here is a map of the Roman Empire when it was at its strongest around 117 C.E.  Look at the map and answer these questions using FULL SENTENCES on the sheet of paper.

1. Was Greece part of the Roman Empire?
2. Was Egypt part of the Roman Empire?
3. The Roman empire is surrounded by which very large sea?

The Roman Empire 117 C.E. 

This site will show you how it started in the city-state of Rome and then how it developed and expanded to its height.  Click here  

Here is a world map to show you Europe and Africa, where the Roman empire was located.





More pictures of Ancient Rome from around the world:

an amphitheatre built by the Romans in Spain in 2 C.E., that's over 2000 years ago.

This is the remains of a very, very long wall that stretched across most of England.  It is called Hadrians Wall and was used for protection (it was much taller before!)  

The theatre of Aspendus was built in 161-180 AD by the architect Xenon during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. It had an estimated capacity of 15'000 to 20'000 visitors. It is found in eastern Europe (Turkey).