Rome is at the heart of one of the most important Empires in the Mediterranean world, the remains of which are on display throughout the city. Students can walk through the Forum, where the great orators spoke, and see the temples, baths and circuses which will create a better understanding of their place in Roman culture.
Subject Focus:
- KS 4-5: Study the architecture and remains of Rome to see what can be reconstructed and understood from these buildings.
- KS 4-5: See the city that created some of the great poets and writers of Roman literature and discover what provided their inspiration.
- KS 4-5: Develop familiarity with archaeological sites and sculptures specified in OCR/AQA syllabuses.
Student Outcomes:
- An opportunity to study Roman architecture and modern archaeological techniques first-hand.
- See the places relevant to students' studies, providing a better understanding of context, for example: the life and career of Cicero.
- Assess the societal and technological changes that took place throughout Roman history.
- Evaluate the continuing influence of themes and ideas found in Roman history and society today.
Question: Who said: 'I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.'?
Answer: Augustus
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