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The document provides information about the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great who lived from 272 AD to 337 AD. It describes how he came to power after his father's death and fought civil wars to become the sole ruler. It mentions that he introduced the solidus coin and was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.

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Constantine: 3rd & 4th Grade Close Reading Activity

The document provides information about the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great who lived from 272 AD to 337 AD. It describes how he came to power after his father's death and fought civil wars to become the sole ruler. It mentions that he introduced the solidus coin and was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.

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Constantine

3rd & 4th Grade


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Constantine

Constantine the Great lived between


272 AD and 337 AD. He came to be
Emperor after his father’s death in 306
AD and remained in power until his
death in 337 AD. After becoming
Emperor he had to fight and win several
civil wars to become the sole ruler.

Constantine was a really important


Emperor in the history of the Roman
Empire. He introduced a new gold coin called the solidus
which lasted for more than a thousand years. He was also
the first Roman emperor to be a Christian as he joined the
Christian faith just before dying. He has since been
referred to as the 'First Christian Emperor’.

Constantine went on to build a new


imperial home in modern day Istanbul
which he named Constantinople. It
became the capital of the Empire for
more than a thousand years. After his
death he left the empire to his sons. For
that reason his reputation flourished for
centuries after his reign.
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Constantine
Comprehension
1 – Between what years did he live? (1)

2 – How did he come into power? (1)

3 – How did he become the sole ruler of the empire? (1)

4 – What was the solidus ? (2)

5 – Why was he known as the First Christian Emperor? (1)

6 – Where was Constantinople? (1)

7 – How long was Constantinople the capital of the Eastern Empire? (1)

8 – Why might his reputation have flourished after his death? (1)

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Constantine

Grammar
Grammar Reminder
Verbs are the action words in a sentence. They describe what
the subject is doing. Verbs are one of the main parts of a
sentence or phrase.
9- Underline all of the verbs in the following sentences: (4)
• Constantine the Great lived between 272 AD and 337 AD.
• It became the capital of the Empire.
• He introduced a new gold coin called the solidus.

Extension
10 – Write four detailed facts about Constantine. Remember to use the
correct punctuation in your sentences! (4)

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Constantine
Questions
Comprehension Questions
1 – Between what years did he live? (1)
2 – How did he come into power? (1)
3 – How did he become the sole ruler of the empire? (1)
4 – What was the solidus ? (2)
5 – Why was he known as the First Christian Emperor? (1)
6 – Where was Constantinople? (2)
7 – How long was Constantinople the capital of the Eastern Empire? (1)
8 – Why might his reputation have flourished after his death? (1)
Grammar Questions
9 - Underline all of the verbs in the following sentences: (4)
• Constantine the Great lived between 272 AD and 337 AD.
• It became the capital of the Empire.
• He introduced a new gold coin called the solidus.
Extension
10 – Write four detailed facts about Constantine. Remember to use the correct
punctuation in your sentences! (4)

Answers
Comprehension Questions
1 – 272 AD and 337 AD
2 – After his father’s death
3 – He had to fight and win several civil wars
4 – A new gold coin / It lasted for more than a thousand years
5 – He joined the Christian faith just before dying
6 – Modern day Istanbul
7 – More than a thousand years
8 – He left the empire to his sons
Grammar Questions
9-
• Constantine the Great lived between 272 AD and 337 AD.
• It became the capital of the Empire.
• He introduced a new gold coin called the solidus.
Extension
10 – One mark for each fact, as long as they are punctuated correctly
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Constantine Crossword

Across
1. What was the Solidus?
2. What did Constantine become after his father’s death?
3. How else was he known? Constantine ____ ______
4. What was the gold coin he introduced called?
5. What modern-city did he name Constantinople?

Down
6. What did he have to fight and win to remain the sole ruler?
7. What empire did he rule over as emperor?
8. What was Constantine the first Roman emperor to be?
9. How is he often referred as? The ______ Christian Emperor

6.
7. 1.
2.

8.
9.
3.

4.

5.

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Constantine Crossword Answers

Across
1. What was the Solidus?
2. What did Constantine become after his father’s death?
3. How else was he known? Constantine ____ ______
4. What was the gold coin he introduced called?
5. What modern-city did he name Constantinople?

Down
6. What did he have to fight and win to remain the sole ruler?
7. What empire did he rule over as emperor?
8. What was Constantine the first Roman emperor to be?
9. How is he often referred as? The ______ Christian Emperor

6.
7. 1. G O L D C O I N
2. E M P E R O RR I
O V
M I
A 8. L
9. N C W
F E 3. T H E G R E A T
I M R R
R P I S
4. S O L I D U SS
T R T
E 5. I S T A N B U L
A
N

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Constantine Wordsearch

Find all the words below that relate to the famous emperor.

Constantine Constantinople
Romans Solidus Byzantium
Christian Britannia Constantius
Emperor Maxentius Empress
Civil Wars Licinius Helena
Sole Ruler Istanbul Augustus

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Constantine Wordsearch Answers

Find all the words below that relate to the famous emperor.

Constantine Constantinople
Romans Solidus Byzantium
Christian Britannia Constantius
Emperor Maxentius Empress
Civil Wars Licinius Helena
Sole Ruler Istanbul Augustus

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