Year of the Four Emperors Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the Year of the Four Emperors, a tumultuous period in Roman history marked by rapid changes in leadership and intense civil strife. They will explore the events and figures that defined this era, gaining insights into the political instability and power struggles that reshaped the Roman Empire. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Four Emperors Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Four Emperors Research Worksheet.docx
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