Period 6 Class Page

Agenda

1. Review Causes of Roman Empire Decline (check answers)
2. Start Byzantine Empire Notes and PowerPoint
3. Complete Ch 10 crossword puzzle (use pp. 246-264)

Homework

1. Finish the Ch 10 crossword puzzle.
2. Prepare for Byzantine Quest on Thurs 4/1. I suggest you READ & OUTLINE the info in Ch 10 sections 1-3, pp. 246-264. You may use any notes that you have taken inside or outside of class, as well as previous HW, Guided Readings, etc. Make sure all of these are in your binder and easily located!

Agenda

1. Go over Guided Reading 6-4 and back of sheet, Christianity Overview
2. Causes of Roman Empire Decline Wksht (check answers)
3. Byzantine Map
4. Return Rome Quests

Homework

1. Finish Causes of Roman Empire Decline Wksht & Byzantine Map

Agenda

1. Rome Quest
2. Guided Reading 6-4 and back of sheet, The Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire
3. Greece Test Corrections, if time

Homework

1. Finish Guided Reading 6-4 and back of sheet, The Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Use pp. 171-174 of your text.

Agenda

1. Collect Roman Contributions Project
2. Finish Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text and Pax Romana Powerpoint to complete the wksht.
3. Rome Quest Review Worksheet
4. Jeopardy1 & Jeopardy2
5. Return Greece Tests

Homework

1. Study for Rome Quest (Quiz/Test) on WED 3/24
2. Greece Test Corrections on Tues 3/23 & Fri 3/26 after school!
3. Study aid recommendation: Visit my online Flashcards to test your Ancient Rome vocab knowledge. Click on the Ancient Rome and Christianity link under the Classical Period heading. You are only responsible for the terms we discussed in class.

Agenda

1. Roman Contributions Project (see Homework section below for directions)
2. The Decline of the Roman Republic Notes and Powerpoint
3. In class assignments - Work in pairs on:
   1) The Origin & Evolution of the Roman Empire Worksheet. Use pp. 162-168 of your text.
   2) The Expansion of Rome Map. As you complete this activity, you will see how Rome grows from a tiny city to controlling all of the Mediterranean basin. I only have hard copies of this map so please stop by my room if you need a copy. Please click here for directions.

Homework

1. Rome Quest (Quiz/Test) on WED 3/24
2. Roman Contributions Project - DUE MON 3/22. This assignment is worth 30 pts and counts as a project grade!
   Directions: Western civilization has been influenced by the many cultural and technological achievements of Ancient Rome. You will research eight key areas in which Rome has impacted Western civilization. For each item listed under a key area, you will write a 2-4 sentence description (what is it, why is it significant, what is its relevance today). You will need to include graphics, IN COLOR, for each category. Specific requirements are listed below. You are encouraged to use your text (pp. 166-170 unless otherwise listed), the Internet, and other outside sources for information. Your project may be hand-drawn or computer-generated, so long as it meets all of the requirements. In addition to quality of content, I will be grading on appearance and creativity.

TITLE: Ancient Roman Contributions to Western Civilization
KEY AREAS:
1) Art/Architecture - Pictures for each (3 total)
- Pantheon
- Colosseum
- Forum
2) Technology - Pictures for each (3 total)
- Roads
- Aqueducts
- Arches
3) Science - 1 Picture
- Ptolemy: who is he, what are his most significant contributions?
4) Medicine - Include at least 1 Picture
Emphasis on Public Health:
- Baths
- Water Systems
- Medical Schools
5) Languages - 1 Picture
- Latin
- Romance Languages
6) Literature - 1 Picture
- Virgil’s Aeneid
7) Religion - Picture for each (2 total)
- Roman Mythology (refer to notes and p. 157)
- Adoption of Christianity as official religion of Roman Empire (refer to pp. 171-174)
8) Law - At least 1 Picture
- Twelve Tables (refer to notes and p. 157)
- Rule of Law: (listed below for you…just explain their significance/relevance today)
1. Applied to ALL people
2. Equal treatment under the law
3. Innocent until proven guilty

Agenda

1. Rise of the Roman Republic Notes and PowerPoint
2. Start Expansion of Roman Influence & Culture Notes and Powerpoint

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Ancient Rome Geography & Religion Notes and PowerPoint
2. Create a vertical timeline entitled, Key Events in the Roman Republic.
   DIRECTIONS: As you read through the handout, “The Struggle for Political Power in Ancient Rome”, highlight the five major events that lead to a more democratic republic. The dates of the 5 events occur between 509 BCE and 287 BCE. Plot those events on your vertical timeline. On one side of the timeline, write the date along with a one sentence summary of the event. On the other side of the timeline, draw a visual (IN COLOR) that represents the key event. I only have hard copies of this handout so stop by my room if you need a copy.
3. In class activity: Exploring the Influence of Latin on Modern English. Many of the words we see today can be traced back to Latin origins. Using the Latin term and definition, find the English equivalent among various landscapes in photographed signs that contain words derived from Latin roots.

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Roman Republic Illustrated Dictionary
2. Guided Readings 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3

Homework

1. None

Agenda

1. Video & Guide - Rome: Ultimate Empire.
2. Start Italy Free-hand Map & Questions

Homework

1. Finish Italy Map & Questions (see below)
   - Map directions: Freehand draw the map on p. 156. Include the title, “Italy 500 B.C.” Label the mountains, seas, rivers, & territories. Color your map.
   Shade where the earliest peoples where located. Include a map key.
   - Copy & answer the following questions:
   1) What types of geographic features are around Italy? Name 5 from the map.
   2) What are some advantages of settling there?
   3) Where is Greece in relation to Italy (N, S, E, W)?
   4) Why were the Latins ideally positioned to gain control of the entire Italian Peninsula?
2. If you have not submitted your Ancient Rome Title Page or Patrician/Plebian Political Cartoon, Wed 3/10 will be the last day to hand them in for credit. For assignment directions, see HW on March 04, 2004.

Agenda

1. Greece Test (115 Pts)
2. Start HW Assignment (see HW section below for directions)

Homework

1. For your Ancient Rome Title Page, please copy the timeline on p. 152. Five major events are listed on the timeline. You are to add a picture related to each event. Use at least five colors in your title page. You should FIRST read about each event so you can formulate what type of picture each one calls for. I have listed page numbers for your convenience. Remember to title your timeline, “Ancient Rome” at the top of the page.
   - Roman Republic (pp. 156-157)
   - Punic Wars (pp. 160-161)
   - Jesus dies (p. 172)
   - Pax Romana ends (p. 167, 175)
   - Constantine (p. 176-177)
2. Create a two frame political cartoon (in color) about the start of the Roman republic. One frame should address the initial conflict between the plebians & patricians and the other frame should show one of the plebian victories. Make sure you title the cartoon. Use pp. 156-157 of your text for background.
3. Report to Trailer #7 on Mon 3/8

Agenda

1. The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Notes and PowerPoint
2. Guided Reading 5-3: Alexander’s Empire. Use pp. 140-145 of your text.
3. Write 10 Multiple Choice Questions for Greece Test Review
4. Splat! Review Game

Homework

1. Study for Greece Test on Thurs 3/4