Roman and Tudor History Worksheet — SEN-Friendly for 15-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read through the information in each section carefully. Answer the questions that follow to the best of your ability. You can look back at the text to help you find the answers. Good luck!

Section 1: The Romans - A Powerful Emperor

The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history. One of its most famous leaders was Augustus. He was the very first Roman Emperor and ruled for over 40 years. After a long time of fighting and civil wars, Augustus brought a long period of peace known as the Pax Romana (the Roman Peace). During this time, he ordered the building of many new roads, bridges, and impressive buildings in Rome. He said, "I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble." He also created a professional army to defend the empire's borders and made many laws to keep society stable.

Activity 1: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. Who was the first Roman Emperor?
   • a) Julius Caesar
   • b) Nero
   • c) Augustus
2. What does "Pax Romana" mean?
   • a) Roman War
   • b) Roman Peace
   • c) Roman Law
3. What did Augustus say he turned Rome from and to?
   • a) From a village to a city
   • b) From bricks to marble
   • c) From wood to stone

Activity 2: True or False?

Read the statements below and write 'True' or 'False' on the line.

1. Augustus ruled for only a few years. __________
2. Augustus created a professional army. __________
3. The Pax Romana was a time of constant fighting. __________

Section 2: The Tudors - A Famous King

The Tudor period was a time of great change in England. The most famous Tudor king was Henry VIII. He is well-known for having six wives. His desire for a son to be his heir led him to break away from the Catholic Church in Rome. When the Pope would not let him divorce his first wife, Henry created his own church, the Church of England. This event is called the Reformation. He also took control of the land and wealth owned by monasteries in an event called the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Henry VIII was a powerful and often ruthless ruler who changed England forever.

Activity 3: Who's Who?

Match the wife of Henry VIII to her correct fate. Draw a line to connect them.

Activity 4: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences.

Henry VIII is famous for having __________ wives. He wanted a __________ to be the heir to the throne. When the __________ wouldn't allow him to divorce his wife, Henry created a new church called the __________.

Section 3: Romans vs. Tudors

Activity 5: Sort the Facts

Both the Romans and the Tudors had a huge impact on Britain. Read the facts below. Decide if they apply to the Romans, the Tudors, or Both. Write them in the correct column in the table.

• - Built long, straight roads
• - Ruled over Britain
• - Started the Church of England
• - Used a language called Latin
• - Had powerful leaders
• - Explored new parts of the world like America

Answer Key

Section 1: The Romans

Activity 1: Multiple Choice

1. c) Augustus
2. b) Roman Peace
3. b) From bricks to marble

Activity 2: True or False?

1. False
2. True
3. False

Section 2: The Tudors

Activity 3: Who's Who?

• 1. Catherine of Aragon → D. Divorced
• 2. Anne Boleyn → A. Beheaded
• 3. Jane Seymour → B. Died
• 4. Catherine Howard → E. Beheaded
• 5. Catherine Parr → C. Survived

Activity 4: Fill in the Blanks

Henry VIII is famous for having six wives. He wanted a son to be the heir to the throne. When the Pope wouldn't allow him to divorce his wife, Henry created a new church called the Church of England.

Section 3: Romans vs. Tudors

Activity 5: Sort the Facts