Transcript Roman Emperor Simulation - Mrs. Macdonald`s History

Roman Emperor Simulation
Macdonald
AP World History
Object of the Game: Choose an emperor and
co-emperor who are undisputed rulers of
Rome
Players: Two teams of opposing candidates
for emperor. Emperor is aided by coemperor who helps him come to power and
will replace him if anything should happen.
Social Groups:
A. Roman Army
B. Senators
C. Provincial Leaders
D. Barbarians
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Phases of the Game:
Social Group Meeting – Each group will decide
demands to place on Emperor
Negotiation Phase – Emperor/Co-Emperor visit each
group and make “promises” (Remember, once chosen
as supreme ruler and living god, he may do as he
pleases)
Speeches – Each emperor/Co-emperor will make
public speeches explaining what they will do if elected
Vote Count – If not unanimous, civil war will break out
Consolidation of Power – each group and the coemperor will be asked if they are completely happy. If
yes, then there is a Pax Romana and the game is
over. If not, repeat w/ Phase 1 until there is peace.
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De-Briefing Questions
What part(s) did you play in the simulation?
How did you feel about your role?
How well did the election system work? Was it
easy to get power? Was it easy to hold on to
power? Explain.
How do you think these power struggles affect
the stability of the empire? What do you
predict will happen to this society if they
continue the political system we experienced?
Explain.
How is the Roman system we just experienced
similar to and different from our political
system in the United States?