Roman Murals

On Friday 3rd, Oct. we reviewed the development of Christianity and its eventual spread throughout the Roman Empire. We then got our art on by creating murals in the Roman style. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

 1) 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

2) Remember the assignment from last time, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is due next time , Tuesday. The mural is actually due next Friday so you have a week to complete it.

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The Spread of Christianity & The Fall of the Roman Empire

On Wednesday 1st, Oct. we graded the assignments from the last time with the substitute. We then took notes on the spread of Christianity and then completed an assignment on the fall of the Roman Empire. 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) Please read Chapter 5 Section - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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The Rise of the Roman Empire & Roman Culture and Society

On Monday 29th, Sept. I was not here and there was a substitute. The class took notes on the rise of the Roman Empire and then completed a worksheet on Roman culture and society. There was also a small video they watched. 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

4) You will not need to make up the video, but I need a note from you explaining you were absent for this video or I will forget.

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From Republic to Empire & the Punic Wars

On Thursday 24th, Sept. we looked at cause and effect in Rome as it transitioned from a republic to an empire. We then took notes on the Punic Wars. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read pages 152-155 of your textbook and complete the following assignment by reading the instructions.

Worksheet: Cause and Effect - The Fall of the Roman Republic

2) Then you will need to read an additional section of your book to cover the notes that were given. Please read the last portion of Chapter 5 Section 1 of your text about the Punic wars. Fill in the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: Roman Expansion and the Punic Wars

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Introduction to Rome: The Ultimate Empire

On Tuesday 23rd, Sept. We began our introduction into the Roman Empire with an assignment and a video. 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 pages 146-147 of your textbook and answer the following questions.

Assignment: The Land and Peoples of Italy

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Alexander the Great and TEST

On Friday 19th, Sept On we completed our last discussion on the ancient Greeks. We looked at Alexander the Great and his legacy, we then took the test.

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) Schedule a time to take your test. You have only until Friday 26th, Sept.!!

3) Turn in all your green notes sheets and review guide when you come to take the test.

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Classical Greece: City States, Culture, and Philosophy

On Tuesday 16th, Sept. There were notes given on the formation of the two most powerful city-states in Greece: Athens and Sparta. We also took notes on Greek philosophy. However, both notes sheets were shortened. We then did some reading about classical Greece and the war with Persia. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Please read Chapter 4 Sections 2 & 4 of your text and fill in the notes sheet as much as possible. (You may want to check with a friend because we did NOT do all the notes. However, if you were to read and learn all the material that wouldn't hurt you!)

Notes: The Greek City States
Notes: Greek Philosophy

 2) You then should read Chapter 4 Section 3 of your text and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Classical Greece

3) I also passed out a study guide for the Greek portion of the test. This is NOT an assignment, but merely a guide for you to prepare for the midterm quiz.

Study Guide: Ancient Greece

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