Ancient RomeGrade 6 Social Studies for Kids

From a small city to a republic and a huge empire.

Ancient Rome helps sixth graders follow Rome from a small city to an empire around the Mediterranean. Kids learn about the republic, emperors, roads, aqueducts and Latin, then put Rome's history in order.

  • Grade 6 · Ages 11–12
  • 1 lesson
  • 2 games
  • 4 practice questions
  • About 20 min
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  • The Why? question
  • Rome Timeline
  • Rome Timeline
  • Rome Quiz

Social Studies course · Grade 6

Ancient Rome · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Rome grew from a small city into an empire around the Mediterranean. Learn about the republic, emperors, roads, aqueducts and Latin, then put Rome's history in order.

  • Rome Timeline

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • Engineering marvels

    Roman roads and aqueducts show how engineering shaped an empire.

  • Republic and empire

    Rome's government influenced many modern countries.

  • Language roots

    Latin is the root of many English words, linking history and vocabulary.

Inside Ancient Rome

How the Course Works

A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.

  1. Step 1 · Lesson

    Learn it

    A short read-aloud lesson in 5 steps.

  2. Step 2 · Think

    The Why? question

    Why were Roman roads so important?

  3. Step 3 · Timeline game

    Rome Timeline

    Put Rome's story in order.

  4. Step 4 · Matching game

    Rome Timeline

    Put Rome's story in order.

  5. Step 5 · Quiz

    Rome Quiz

    4 questions to check what stuck.

Lesson preview

A Peek Inside the Lesson

This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.

Legend says Rome was founded in 753 BCE by Romulus.

In 509 BCE Rome became a republic: citizens elected leaders called senators and consuls.

Later, Rome became an empire ruled by emperors, like Augustus, stretching from Britain to Egypt.

Romans built roads, aqueducts (water bridges), arches and the Colosseum.

Latin, Rome's language, grew into Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Romanian.

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Find Roman numerals around you, on clocks, books or movie credits, and have your child translate them.

Talk About It

Why were Roman roads so important?

  • Armies could move fast
  • Traders could travel
  • Ideas spread across the empire

Practice

Grade 6 Social Studies Practice Questions

Real questions from Ancient Rome. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.

  1. Question 1

    In a republic, citizens…

    • A.Elect their leaders
    • B.Obey a pharaoh
    • C.Have no say
    Show answer

    Elect their leaders

  2. Question 2

    An aqueduct carried…

    • A.Soldiers
    • B.Letters
    • C.Water
    Show answer

    Water

  3. Question 3

    Who became Rome's first emperor?

    • A.Hammurabi
    • B.Augustus
    • C.Ashoka
    Show answer

    Augustus

The full course has 4 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.

Ancient Rome · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Ancient Rome is a grade 6 social studies course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 social studies in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Rome grew from a small city into an empire around the Mediterranean. Learn about the republic, emperors, roads, aqueducts and Latin, then put Rome's history in order. Along the way they practice: Rome Timeline.

How long does the course take?

About 20 minutes in total, split into 3 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Ancient Rome is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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