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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Crossword Puzzle Word Bank

Comedy
Grammar
Gymnasium
Tradgedy
Biology
Democracy
Despot
Church
Drama
Philosophy
Geometry
Thespian
Monarch
Academy
Tyrant
Academy
Anchor
Mathematics
Episode
Orchestra
Colony
Hero
Politics
School
Antiseptic
Ecology
Emperor
Poet

Friday, May 19, 2017

Greece and Rome Test Study Guide!

Ancient Greece Test Study Guide
1)    What were the Spartans  known for?

2)    What were helots?

3)    What were Girls in ancient Greece expected to do?

4)    What did boys in Sparta start at age seven.

5)    What did Boys in Athens  start at age seven?

6)     Spartan men remained in the military until age?

7)    How did the rights of Spartan women compare to the rights of women in Athens?

8)    What were the qualifications for citizenship In ancient Athens?

9)    Who were the Persian Wars between?

10) Who was the Peloponnesian War between?

11) What is an oracle?

12) How would you describe ancient Greek religious beliefs?

13) What was Pericles known for?

14) What did the ancient Greeks believe their gods and goddesses could control?

15) What is direct democracy?

16) What is representative democracy?

17) How did the geography of ancient Greece affect the people there?

18) How did the geography of ancient Greece  affect the development of  the city-states?
19) What were the effects of the Peloponnesian War on Greece?

20) What were  the inventions and achievements of the ancient Greeks?

21) Know the locations of all the continents.

22) Who was Alexander the Great?


23) What continent was Ancient Greece located on?

Ancient Rome Test Study guide
1)      What were the ancient Romans known for?

2)      Rome had people who were forced to work called?

3)      The city of Rome was located near what river

4)      What were the different ancient Roman government officials called?

5)      Roman social classes included

6)      After Julius Caesar, Rome enjoyed a period of peace and prosperity called __________ which lasted about 210 years.

7)      Roman women had ________  rights as/than Roman citizens.

8)      Ancient Rome’s contributions to the world include?

9)      How the ancient Roman empire-wide road network helped the Romans?

10)   The Punic Wars were between the  Romans and?

11)    Romans had the following political system(s)?

12)   Reasons for the fall of the Roman empire include?

13)   Roman religion included?
       14- The geography of the city of Rome included?
       15 – The wealth of most Romans could be described as?
       16 – The Roman empire became larger through?
       17 – Romans built colosseums to provide ______ for their  people
      18 – Who could wear a toga?
      19 – Who were Romulus and Remus?
     20 – What was one of the things Emperor Constantine was known for?
21 – Knowledge of the continents and the location/geographic features of the Roman Empire.







The Fall of Rome

Get a sheet of paper and title it: The Fall of Rome
As you watch the two videos take notes as to the reasons for the Fall of Rome
Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ITVUBXVyR8&t=2s
Video 2:
http://www.penfield.edu/webpages/jgiotto/onlinetextbook.cfm?subpage=1492781

When finished read pages 360-365 in the textbook and answer the following questions on the same paper:

1. Who was Septimius Severus?
2. What does Constantinople mean?
3. Who won the battle of Adrianople?
4. In a paragraph or more explain when you think the Roman Empire ended and why? Either in 476 A.D. with the end of the western Roman Empire or the end of the Eastern Roman empire (Byzantine Empire) in 1453 A.D.



Roman Inventions and Contributions


Create and complete a mini-poster that describes ancient Roman inventions and contributions.  See pages 337 through 347 MWH.
  • ·       The column on the left should name the invention/contribution. 
  • ·      The second column should describe the invention/contribution. 
  • ·      The third column should describe how the invention/contribution was useful. 
  • ·      The fourth column should have a drawing of the invention/contribution.

Use the following inventions and contributions:
-         Roads
-         Concrete
-         Aqueduct
-         Clearing the sea of pirates
-         Currency
-         Latin
-         Pax Romana
-         Art
-         Oratory
-         Satire
-         Philosophy
-         Science
-         Medicine
-         Colosseum
-         The Twelve Tables

Answer the following question:  Which of the above Roman inventions and/or contributions do you think is the most important?  Explain why.

Key Figures of Ancient Rome


Create a mini-poster of one the following important ancient Romans.  Include who they were, their contributions to ancient Rome, and how they impacted the people of ancient Rome.  Use the following important people.  See pages 310, 311, 313, 324, 326, 328, 329, 336, 343, 353, 365 and 563 MWH for information.
·     The Latins
·     Romulus and Remus
·     The Etruscans
·     Spartacus
·     Scipio
·     Gaius Marius
·     Julius Caesar
·     Octavian/Augustus
·     Cicero
·     Constantine
·     Theodosius

B – Explain in a paragraph who was the most significant Roman influence.

Monday, May 15, 2017

Roman Republic Government

Read Pages 316-321 

Answer the questions below:

1. What are checks and balances?
2. Who had the right to vote?
3. What did the senate control directly?
4. Who was Cincinnatus?
5. How was a tribune of the plebs like an American president?

Friday, May 12, 2017

Roman Crossword Word Bank

Assassination     Glutton
Sack          Toga
Senate       Basrelief
Civil          Aqueduct
Empire      Circus
Treaty        Basilica
Anarchy    Colony
Horde        Tunic
Tribune     Dictator
 Republic   Mosaic
Plebian       Mural
Patrician    Siege

 Gladiator    Veteran

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Roman Social Classes

Directions:   Use information from pages 317 through 325 MWH to complete the following:
A - Create a cluster chart to record information on patricians, plebeians, slaves, and women.  Describe each group, write what they could do and what rights  they had if any.  Be sure to indicate if each group had citizenship or not.
B - Answer the following questions:
1 – Do you think the ancient Roman social classes were fair?  Explain why or why not.

2 – Describe what would you do to improve the Roman social class system?

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Roman Wars and Conquests Timeline

Directions: Create and complete a timeline that describes wars that involved ancient Rome. Use the following dates.  Be sure to include written information about each date, who won each war,  and an illustration for each date.  See pages 274 through 276 Journey Across Time for information:
·     264 B.C.
·     241 B.C
·     218 B.C.
·     216 B.C
·     202 B.C.
·     148 B.C.
·     146 B.C.
·     146 B.C.
·     129 B.C.
Answer the following question:

1 – What were the effects of warfare on the ancient Romans? 

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Roman Political Systems and Structure Timeline

Directions: Create and complete a timeline that describes the type of Roman political system (monarchy, republic, and dictatorship), when the Roman Empire was divided, and when the Roman Empire ended.  Use the following dates.  Be sure to include written information about each date,  an illustration for each date, and a title.  See pages 311 through 312, 329, and 362 through 365 for information:
·     800 B.C.
·     509 B.C
·     87 B.C.
·     30 B.C
·     285 A.D.
·     476 A.D.
Answer the following questions:
1 – Explain which type of political system you think was the best.

2 – How long did the ancient Roman civilization last?

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Alexander the Great Video Notes

Setup your paper for video notes. Instead of comments on the video write down this question to answer while, you watch (Video Title)Conquerors Alexander the Great:


What made Alexander the Great a good leader? List some of the traits that made him a great leader and explain in your eyes why he was a great leader.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Gods and Goddess Website

Greek Gods and Goddess Poster

Your Greek God/ Goddess Poster Should Include:
1.       A Title ( the name of your God or Goddess)
2.       Description of the God or Goddess you choose including:
a.       Their powers
b.       What they are best known for
c.       Who they are related to in Mount Olympus
3.       Include a picture and in the background use images that relate to Greek culture

4.       On the back when finished, write a paragraph describing why you choose your god or goddess. 

Mount Olympus