Read the writing prompt for an argumentative essay.
The Roman Empire had a lasting impact. Which contributions from that era affect the way humans live today? Write an essay that argues your viewpoint on this topic. Support your claim with reasons and evidence.
Which research question would be most effective in addressing the prompt?
What factors led to the collapse of the Roman Empire?
What type of leaders held power in the Roman Empire?
What were the geographic borders of the Roman Empire?
What elements of modern society began in the Roman Empire?
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of ancient Rome. As a polity it included large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia ruled by emperors
