Directions: Brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. Be prepared to Share your original ideas in a class discussion.
1.
After reading this text and based on your own knowledge of the Roman Empire, which half
of the empire would you rather live in? What period during the Empire's nearly thousand-
year history is most appealing? What characteristics and aspects of the Empire are most
appealing to you and why?

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources? a. primary sources are historical documents, and secondary sources are modern-day documents. b. primary sources are derived from museums and archives, and secondary sources are created by history students and academics. c. primary sources are found in ancient places with a rich history, and secondary sources are found in historical journals and blogs. d. primary sources are created during a particular historical era, and secondary sources are created by studying primary sources.