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History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Roman Empire: Pax Romana

History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Roman Empire: Pax Romana. Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111. I got it-homework! Let’s do our homework!. “The road to hell is paved with good Intentions.” (St. Bernard of Clairvaux)

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History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Roman Empire: Pax Romana

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  1. History of the Ancient and Medieval WorldThe Roman Empire: Pax Romana Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111

  2. I got it-homework! Let’s do our homework! “The road to hell is paved with good Intentions.” (St. Bernard of Clairvaux) There are several interpretations of this proverb. For us is sufficient: Merely intending to do good, without actually doing anything, is of no value!

  3. Roman Dominions: From Republic to Empire

  4. First Century BC: Rome continues to expand abroad while the republic declines at home. • A Plea for Reform (133 BC) • According to Tiberius Gracchus, what group is being unfairly treated? • What is unfair about their treatment? • Safety Under Law (c. 44 BC) • Why didn’t Caesar retaliate against Cicero for his criticisms? • In what way does this view of Caesar differ from other impressions one might have? • Why were some members of the Roman Senate alarmed at Julius Caesar’s success? • What ultimately led to his assassination?

  5. What Happened to the Republic? • Opportunities and challenges of growing empire overwhelmed the old political system. • Power, influence and wealth could be won in the empire and used in Rome with no checks of the system. (Think generals) • People got used to violence. • A growing class of landless, rootless people emerged with no ties to the old traditions.

  6. Rome in the First Century A.D.(FIFC) Long-Range Assignment: Due 12/5 • Follow the link to find out more about Rome in this period. Watch the short videos. This source provides valuable information for our Saturnalia activity. (You will need to have sound capability and Real Player installed on your computer. ) • To situate yourself in time, follow the Timeline provided by this series. The Timeline is under Related Links(see below.) Alternative: Can’t Get Real Play? Go to this site and follow the Related Links in the right-hand frame; read the text provided.

  7. Augustus CaesarShrewd Politician, Brilliant Administrator • Why was he careful not to declare himself dictator while acting as one? • What event marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire? • What political and economic reforms did he enact to create a lasting, stable government? • What was the long-term effect of his reforms?

  8. Assignment 1due 11/18 • Read pp 159-160 of text. • Identify: census, Hadrian, Pax Romana • Answer questions on previous slide. • Study Chart, pp 159 and answer comparison question. • Watch 2 videos, The Peace of Rome and Disaster Strikes following link,FIFC Wed. 11/19 Section 2 Knowledge-based Participation Grade Friday, 11/21 Extra-Credit Activity: Visuals, Visuals, Visuals (See Blackbaud)

  9. Section 2 Graphic Summary

  10. Assignment 2due 11/19 • Read text, pp. 161-163. • Identify 3 bold blue terms • Answer 1 Primary Source question, pp 162 and 2 Thinking Critically questions, pp. 163 • Watch video, Urban Life and Entertainment Roman Style, following link FIFC • Prepare for: Section 2 Knowledge-based Participation Grade

  11. Assignment 3due 11/20 • Read text pp 164-165 • Identify 3 bold blue terms • Answer 2 Checkpoint questions • Read following two slides: The Lost City of Vesuvia-Simulation

  12. How did advances in the arts, learning and the law show the Romans’ high regard for cultural and political achievements?

  13. The Lost City of VesuviaSimulation Objective: You are writing a proposal for funding for a new archaeological dig. Based on your findings, draw conclusions about the culture of Vesuvians. Remember you seek to persuade a committee that there is compelling evidence to justify your work, which will add to our historical understanding of the period. Procedure: Study your artifacts and documents and using our definition of culture, (to help you, use questions on following slide) describe life in Vesuvia based on this evidence.

  14. The Lost City of VesuviaField Notes As you answer the following, be sure to consider the evidence from your sources: • What is this artifact? How was it used? • What did people wear, eat? • What was this building? What did it look like? • What were the inhabitants religious beliefs? • What was Vesuvia’s class structure? • How did people earn a living? • What were some leisure and cultural pursuits? As a team, write one proposal based on your conclusions. Be sure your names are on sheet.

  15. Assignment 4due 11/21 • Prepare for in-class writing of proposal with partner. • You may use your evidence as well as any field notes taken. • Be sure to read the materials available on- line (Links on following 2 slides.)

  16. Vesuvius Erupts! 79 A.D. Towns disappear!

  17. Vesuvius Erupts! Primary Source: First Person Account of Disaster. Click on Video clip entitled: Pompeii (Need Real Player to access)

  18. Assignment 5due 11/25 • Read text pp 166-171 • Identify 11 blue terms and answer 4 Checkpoint questions. Announcement: Friday, 12/5 • Test on Rome (based on PowerPoint class notes, lectures, text: Sections 1-4, pp 150-172) No Homework Over Thanksgiving Holiday (If you are current with your work!)

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