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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Rise of Christianity and the Roman Empire

On Monday 14th, Oct. and Tuesday 15th, Oct. we looked at the development of Christianity and its eventual spread throughout the Roman Empire. We discussed why Christians were initially rejected by the Romans and how the emperor Constantine became the first Christian emperor. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Roman Culture and Society.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 4 - The Development of Christianity in your textbook and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Development of Christianity

3) Create a mural in the Roman style by following the instructions for the assignment. You will need a large piece of blank paper. You can provide this yourself or come see me to get one.

Assignment: Creating a Mural of Roman Life

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Roman Society and Culture

On Thursday 10th, Oct. and Friday 11th, Oct. we discussed the early Roman Empire and talked about the effect of the emperors on Rome. We then did a book assignment on Roman society and culture. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your Cause and Effect assignment from last time.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 2 from pages 156-159 and complete the notes as best you can.

Notes: Beginning of Roman Empire

3) Read Chapter 5 Section 3 - Roman Culture and Society and complete the following worksheet.

Assignment: Roman Culture and Society

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Monday, October 7, 2013

The Punic Wars and From Republic to Empire

On Monday 7th, Oct. and Tuesday 8th, Oct. we talked about Rome's wars with Carthage known as the Punic Wars and then we discussed and evaluated cause and effect as Rome transitioned from a Republic to an Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignments from last time.

2) Read pages 150-151 on the Punic Wars and fill in your notes as much as possible. If you concerns with the notes, come see me.

Notes: Roman Expansion and the Punic Wars

3) Please read pages 152-155 and complete the assignment on cause and effect as the Roman Republic became an empire.

Assignment: Cause and Effect - From Republic to Empire

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The Twelve Tables of Roman Law

On Thursday 3rd, Oct. and Friday 4th, Oct. I was absent and had a substitute. With the substitute you watched a video and completed an assignment on Roman law. If you are in fourth period, there was also an additional assignment to do.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the following video clips and complete the listening log. You should watch each clip. Total is about 34 mins.

Listening Log: Rome the Ultimate Empire

Video Part 2: Rome the Ultimate Empire
Video Part 3: Rome the Ultimate Empire
Video Part 4: Rome the Ultimate Empire

2) Read the handout the Twelve Tables of Roman Law and complete the worksheet:

Handout: Twelve Tables of Roman Law
Assignment: Evaluating the twelve Tables


3) 4TH PERIOD ONLY!!! Read pages 146-147 of your textbook and answer the following questions.

Assignment: The Land and Peoples of Italy

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

The Introduction to Rome

On Tuesday 1st, Oct. and Wednesday 2nd, Oct. we began our unit on ancient Rome. We watched a small video about the Romans and then completed a book assignment on the early Roman Republic and then took some notes. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Watch the video below and then on a blank piece of paper create a 10 question listening log as if you were a teacher. The questions should require more than just a one word answer. You only need to watch the first 12 minutes of the video.

Video: Rome - The Ultimate Empire

2) Read pages 146-147 of your textbook and answer the following questions.

Assignment: The Land and Peoples of Italy

3) Read pages 148-150 in Chapter 5 Section 1of your text and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Roman Republic

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Friday, September 27, 2013

QUIZ: Ancient Greece

On Friday 27th, Sept. and Monday 30th, Sept. we took our quiz on ancient Greece. If you were absent, you will need to turn in the notes packet, review crossword, and then plan a time to come in to take your quiz.

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic

On Wednesday 25th, Sept. and Thursday 26th, Sept. we completed our last discussion on the ancient Greeks. We looked at Alexander the Great and his legacy, we then spent some time reviewing for a quiz next time.

If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 4 Section 5 of your text and fill in the notes to the best of your ability. For each heading of the notes that matches up with the heading in the section, write down four major points to know.

Notes: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Era

2) Look over the study guide and complete the crossword. The vocabulary terms on the study guide are the answers to the crossword.

Study Guide: Chapter 4 Ancient Greece

Crossword Review
 IMPORTANT: There is a mistake with 6 across. Please spell 6 across: P H I L L I P

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