What was the Roman Empire?
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.1.1
What was the Roman Empire?
Powerful people
- The Roman Empire was a powerful civilisation.
- They built roads, buildings, and cities.
- They ruled many people and lands.
- The Romans lived over 2,000 years ago.
The map
- The Roman Empire started in Italy.
- The Empire spread across Europe.
- The Empire included parts of Africa and Asia.
- The Empire controlled lands from Britain to Egypt.
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