The Roman Empire grew larger as the population of Rome increased, requiring trade with other countries for goods and food. Rome gradually began conquering these trading partners, known as provinces. People in the provinces were granted Roman citizenship if they agreed to fight for Rome, allowing the Roman armies to increase in size while making allies of former enemies.

1. The Roman Empire
1. Carefully shade the area known as the ‘Roman Empire’.
2. Complete the following paragraphs in your book.
As the population of R_________ grew l_________ the Romans needed to t________ with
many countries for f________ and other g________. The Roman a________ gradually began
c________ (or defeating) other countries. These countries were known as the p_________.
People in many of the provinces were given a form of Roman c_________ if they agreed to
f_________ for Rome. In this way the Romans i_________ their armies and made
a_________ (or friends) of people who once had been their e________.
allies food citizenship increased trade
Rome conquering goods larger provinces
armies fight enemies
3. Complete the following table – use your Planner for help!
Roman name for the country Modern name for the country
Hispania

2. Gaul
Britannia
Judea