Warm Up – 2/23

1. Warm Up – 2/23 • Name two things you know about the Romans. If you don’t know anything, write two questions you have about them (think CAPES). • Agenda • Notes/PowerPoint • WebQuest/BookQuest • Work on project • Exit Quiz

2. Warm Up – 2/23 - Honors • Name three things you know about the Romans. If you don’t know anything, write three questions you have about them (think CAPES). • Agenda • Notes/PowerPoint • WebQuest/BookQuest • Work on project • Exit Quiz

3. the roman empire One of the most powerful empires in human existence whose political, religious, economic, technological and cultural innovations we still use today

4. Rome vs. USA • The Roman Empire lasted for 985 years • The United States has only been around for 234 • In order for the United States to be around as long as the Roman Empire, it would have to last until the year 2761 • As we talk about the Roman empire, think about the similarities between it and our own nation’s history

5. I. The rise of Rome • A. In 509 BC, Roman citizens overthrew their foreign king • Sound familiar? • 1. Prior to this, a people called the Etruscans influenced the early development of Rome by launching a building program that turned Rome from a village into a city

6. I. The rise of Rome • B. These Romans established a republic • 1. republic - form of government which is controlled by officials elected by citizens • Sound familiar? • C. Rome rose to power by defeating all of their enemies in what is today Italy.

7. II. Roman Society • A. Divided into two parts • 1. patricians - wealthy land owners who became Rome’s ruling class who could vote and be elected into office • 2. plebeians - farmers, craftsmen, and merchants who could vote but not be elected into office

8. II. Roman Society • B. Throughout the Roman Empire, Greek slaves were in high demand as artists, musicians, doctors, and tutors • Why do you think this was the case?

9. II. Roman Society • C. Some emperors provided entertainment for the city of Rome. One popular event was the gladiator fights where men fought to their deaths in front of up to 50,000 spectators. • What does this show about Roman culture? In other words, what was important to Romans?

10. III. Roman Politics • A. Roman Republic • 1. Senate • a. Group of patricians who passed laws and elected officers • Sound Familiar? • 2. Consul • a. Elected by the Senate to run government and lead army

11. III. Roman Politics • 3. Tribune • a. An official elected by plebeians to protect their interests • Sound Familiar? • 4. Dictator • a. Ruler who held virtually all power. However, at certain times in Roman history, could be checked by the senate.

12. III. Roman Politics • 5. Law of Nations • a. Body of law that set up the Roman justice system and is one of Rome’s chief gifts to later generations • This included the principles that said a person is innocent until proven guilty, accused people could defend themselves, and a judge would weigh evidence in determining the fate of the accused

13. Classwork **By the end of class, you should have 3 – 4 of your questions and answers done**

14. Warm Up – 2/24 • Name two ways in which the Roman Empire is similar to the United States • Agenda • Notes/PowerPoint • Finish WebQuest/BookQuest • Vocab Depictions • Work on project • Exit Quiz

15. Warm Up – 2/24 - Honors • Name three ways in which the Roman Empire is similar to the United States • Agenda • Notes/PowerPoint • Finish WebQuest/BookQuest • Vocab Depictions • Work on project • Exit Quiz

16. IV. Roman History • A. 509 B.C.-Roman Republic Founded • B. Punic Wars (264-146 BC) • 1. Rome battled and eventually defeated Carthage, an empire based in Northern Africa

17. IV. Roman History • C. The First Triumvirate • 1. Included rulers Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar • a. Julius Caesar • i. Disobeyed the Senate and made himself dictator. Was eventually assassinated by members of the senate (Ides of March) • Julius Caesar

18. IV. Roman History • D. The Second Triumvirate • 1. Included leaders Augustus Caesar, Antony, Lepidus • a. Augustus Caesar • i. Gave some power back to the Senate, but took full command of the Roman army. • E. PaxRomana • 1. A period of Roman peace with little military activity. Augustus Caesar

19. Roman Expansion • http://resourcesforhistory.com/map.htm

20. Roman Culture & Society • Many structures built in Rome were based on Greek architecture (arcs, columns) • Do you see any similarities between the pantheon (top) and the US Capitol building (bottom)?

21. Roman Culture & Society • Coliseum • Here gladiators fought to the death in front of up to 60,000 Romans

22. V. Religion in Rome • A. Roman religion • 1. Polytheistic and much like the Greek gods • B. Christianity • 1. Jesus Christ • a. Jewish teacher who spread teachings known as Christianity • b. Christianity began to spread throughout Judaea and eventually the entire Roman empire

23. V. Religion in Rome • C. Constantine • 1. Became the first Christian emperor of Rome • 2. This eventually led to Christianity becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire.

24. Classwork • 1. Finish WebQuest/BookQuest • 2. Complete the vocabulary depiction worksheet • 3. Work on your projects • You should have all of your questions and answers written out by the end of class • You should be half way done with your cue cards by the end of class

25. Warm Up – 2/25 • Name one problem that the US faces today. Do you think this could lead to our fall? Why or why not? • Agenda • Notes/PowerPoint • Rome StoryBoard • Work on project • Exit Quiz

26. Warm Up – 2/25 - Honors • Name two problems that the US faces today. Do you think this could lead to our fall? Why or why not? • Agenda • Notes/PowerPoint • Rome StoryBoard • Work on project • Exit Quiz

27. Fall of Rome • Fall of Rome • What were some of the problems in Rome mentioned in the video? • Why would these problems lead to Rome’s collapse? • Which of these problems do we face today? • Do you think we can overcome some of these problems? Why or why not?

28. VI. Fall of Rome • A. New projects and reforms by Roman Emperors both raised taxes and increased government spending. • B. The empire was split into two parts, the Eastern Roman Empire (based in Constantinople) and the Western Roman Empire (based in Rome)

29. VI. Fall of Rome • 1. This weakened the empire as its forces were split in two • Why would this weaken the Roman Empire?

30. VI. Fall of Rome • Social Causes: • Many non – Romans immigrated to Rome and only looked to their own benefit, not the benefit of Rome • The discipline of the army declined as many non – Romans were paid to fight for Rome. • Plague and diseases killed tens of thousands of people in the empire

31. VI. Fall of Rome • 2. Germanic tribes eventually defeated the Western Roman Empire and took over control of Rome • 3. The Eastern Roman Empire, however, continued to thrive and was renamed the Byzantine Empire

32. Classwork **By the end of class, you should be totally ready to film on Monday**

33. Warm Up – 2/28 • Give me two causes for the fall of Rome • Agenda • Story board • Work on projects • Quiz corrections

34. Warm Up – 2/28 - Honors • Give me three causes for the fall of Rome • Agenda • Story board • Work on projects • Quiz corrections

35. Classwork • 1. Finish any other work from the last few days (Web/BookQuest, Vocab depictions) • 2. Do Roman Empire storyboard (p. 144 – 177) • 3. Work on project • You should be starting to film today! • We’ll have some time to work on it tomorrow

36. Warm Up – 3/1 • Come up with two quiz questions on Roman civilization • Agenda • Work on projects • Crossword/Vocabulary • Study Guide • Review Game

37. Warm Up – 3/1 - Honors • Come up with three quiz questions on Roman civilization • Agenda • Work on projects • Crossword/Vocabulary • Study Guide • Review Game

38. Classwork • 1. FILM!! • 2. Finish any other work from the last few days (Depictions, Fall of Rome worksheet) • 3. Work on Crossword/Vocab sheet • 4. Study guide (on cart)

39. Warm Up – 3/2 • No Warm Ups today • Grades are posted • If your computer has your project on it, email it to me! • Agenda • Peer Review • Finish crossword/Vocab • Quiz Corrections • Study Guide • Review Game • Watch Videos

40. Classwork • 1. Finish filming! • 2. Finish any other work from the last few days (Depictions, Fall of Rome worksheet) • 3. Work on/finish crossword/vocab sheet • 4. Do Quiz corrections • 5. Study guide (on cart)

41. Review Timeline • Create a timeline using the following events (first date is 1100 BC, last date is 476 AD): • Republic of Rome is founded • Alexander the Great enters Asia to attack Persians • Collapse of Mycenaean Greece • Fall of the Roman Empire • The First Triumvirate is formed • Phillip II takes the throne of Macedon • Last year of PaxRomana • Battle of Thermopylae • Beginning of first Punic War • Start of the Peloponnesian War • Julius Caesar is assassinated • Start of Pericles’s administration • Alexander the Great dies • Use your book or the internet for dates

42. Warm Up – 3/3 • STUDY FOR YOUR TEST!!! • Review game(s): • Useful Links – Unit 2 Review – Play Games • Agenda • Test • Project Presentations/Peer Reviews • Movie – King Arthur (time permitting)

43. Test taking Skills • In order for Athenians to protect themselves against ambitious politicians, they devised this practice • A. Beheadings • B. Confucianism • C. Ostracism • D. Embalming

44. Test taking Skills • Many poor families in the city of Rome lived in these apartment like complexes known as: • A. Infrastructures • B. Inasmuch • C. Insulae • D. Villas

45. Peer Grading • You need a rubric sheet for each partner you had (in a group of 2, you’d need 3, in a group of 3, you’d need 2…) • Write your partners’ names on the rubrics • Grade them on each category by placing an X in the boxes • 4 is the best, 0 is the worst

46. Project critique • For each interview, write: • The historical figure being interviewed/the actor’s initials • One sentence critiquing the interview • What letter grade you would give the project