Transcript The Roman Empire-Pax Romana 12 st.ed

History of the Ancient and
Medieval World
The Roman Empire:
Pax Romana
Walsingham Academy
Mrs. McArthur
Room 111
The Bronze Bow: Must Be Read by 12/10/11
“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!
Roman Dominions: From Republic to Empire
What is satire?
–noun
1.the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing,
or deriding vice, folly, etc.2.a literary composition, in verse or prose, in
which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule.3.a
literary genre comprising such compositions.*
–verb to satirize (text, pp. 162)
To make fun of, to mock
Roman poets used verse to satirize Roman society – examples given playfully, bitingly
*"satire." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 01 Dec. 2009. <Dictionary.com
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/satire>.
List the satirical elements
First Century BC:
Rome continues to expand abroad while the republic declines at home.
A Plea for Reform (133 BC)
1. According to Tiberius Gracchus, what group is being unfairly
treated?
2. What is unfair about their treatment?
Safety Under Law (c. 44 BC)
1. Why didn’t Caesar retaliate against Cicero for his criticisms?
2. In what way does this view of Caesar differ from other impressions
one might have?
3. Why were some members of the Roman Senate alarmed at Julius
Caesar’s success?
4. What ultimately led to his assassination?
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.
Section 2 Graphic Summary
Rome in the First Century A.D.
(RIFC)
Long-Range Assignment: Due 12/7
1.
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. )
2.
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.
Augustus Caesar
Shrewd Politician, Brilliant Administrator
1. Why was he careful not to declare himself
dictator while acting as one?
2. What event marked the end of the Roman
Republic and the beginning of the Roman
Empire?
3. What political and economic reforms did he
enact to create a lasting, stable government?
4. What was the long-term effect of his reforms?
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Century C.E.
• Century of 5 Good Emperors-Rome’s highpoint
(of material, political, cultural prosperity)
• Citizenship extended, international roman elite
created
• Romanization throughout empire
• Roman Boundaries reach limit
• Greco-Roman Cultural World – fundamental
basis of western cultural established.
How did advances in the arts, learning and the law show the
Romans’ high regard for cultural and political achievements?
Vesuvius Erupts!
79 A.D.
Towns disappear!
Vesuvius Erupts!
Primary Source: First Person Account of Disaster.
Click on Video clip entitled: Pompeii
(Need Real Player to access)
Assignment 1
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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 on slide 6, RIFC
*Find the wall(s)
This Week:
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Knowledge-based Participation Grades
Thurs. 11/15: SCA, Virtual Tour of Vatican by email
• Friday, 11/30, 8:00 A.M. deadline for:
– Student Choice Opportunity: Visuals, Visuals, Visuals (Posted on SPA - This is a
hard copy only activity)
Assignment 2
• 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 2 videos, Urban Life and Entertainment Roman
Style, following link RIFC
• Prepare for: Knowledge-based Participation Grades
Assignment 3
• Read text pp 164-165
• Identify 3 bold blue terms
• Answer 2 Checkpoint questions
• Read biography, Cleopatra VII
(photocopy) and answer 4 questions
Assignment 4
1. Watch video, Rome Burns (following link
RIFC) and then read primary source
document, (photocopy) Nero Sings While
Rome Burns.
2. Answer questions following reading, pp
164-165.
3. Watch videos, Pliny the Elder, Pliny the
Younger and Pompei (following link
RIFC) (Read NotesView for context.)
Assignment 5
Reading Time: The Bronze Bow
Announcements:
Friday, 12/7
– Test on Rome (based on PowerPoint class notes,
lectures, text: Sections 1-4, pp 150-172)
Monday, 12/10: Open-Book Quiz: The Bronze Bow
No Homework Over Thanksgiving Holiday
(If you are current with your work!)