Transcript Monday, Sept. 15th - Fort Thomas Independent Schools

Monday, Sept. 15th
• Today, You Will Need:
– Classical Mediterranean Civilizations Reading
– Classical Mediterranean Civilizations Questions and Responses
– Writing Tools (Paper and Pen; Highlighters)
• Learning Target:
– Students will be able to analyze similarities and differences amongst
classical civilizations.
– Students will be able to compose comparative paragraphs that analyze
similarities and differences between classical civilizations.
– Homework for tonight: Strayer’s Reading 129-138 with questions. It
will be posted to the website in color. If you need a print out let me
know and I will have copies available after school.
Comparing Classical
Mediterranean Civilizations
Connection to Key Concepts
• Students will be able to identify and analyze
techniques used to administer Classical
Empires (KC 2.2.2)
• Students will be able to compare gender and
family structures in Classical Empires (KC
2.2.4)
On Your Own, Write a Comparative Paragraph for
Each of the Following Questions:
• Using ONE of the following thematic categories, analyze
similarities and differences in Classical Athens and Sparta
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Political Organization
Social Structure
Economy
Culture
• Compare and contrast the imperial administration of
Classical Persia to the imperial administration of ONE of the
following Classical Empires
– Han China
– Mauryan/Gupta India
Annotating Comparative Paragraphs
• Underline topic sentence
• Make Margin Notations for Each
Similarity/Difference
• 1S – 1st Similarity
• 1D – 1st Difference
• 2S/D – Additional similarity/difference
• Circle each piece of specific evidence
• Highlight Analysis for Each
Similarity/Difference
PRACTICE ANNOTATIONS
Template Comparison Paragraph
There are many similarities and differences when
comparing (category of comparison) in (Region 1)
and (Region 2) during the (Time Period). First,
Region 1 and Region 2 are similar in that both
(identify specific similarity). This is due to (include
explanation of WHY or HOW similar). However,
while Region 1 (identify characteristic) because of
(explain reason), Region 2 (identify characteristic)
because of (explain reason). Finally, (insert third
similarity or difference with explanation).
There are many similarities in the political organization
of Mesopotamia and Egypt in the River Valley Period.
First, Mesopotamia and Egypt are similar in that both
are ruled autocratically, or by one person.
Mesopotamian city-states are ruled by kings, and
Egypt is ruled by a pharaoh. Next, Mesopotamia and
Egypt are also similar because both use religion to
legitimize political rule. Egyptian pharaohs claim to be
gods, while the Mesopotamian kings claim to have a
direct relationship with the gods. Finally,
Mesopotamian and Egyptian political organizations are
different because Mesopotamia is decentralized into
city-states due to its lack of natural barriers beyond
the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. City-states allowed
Mesopotamia to more rapidly protect itself, while
Egypt’s natural protection through the Nile River and
the Sahara Desert allowed for more centralized rule.
1S
2S
1D
There are many similarities and differences in the political
organization of Mesopotamia and Egypt in the River Valley
Period. First, Mesopotamia and Egypt are similar in that
both are ruled autocratically, or by one person.
Mesopotamian city-states are ruled by kings, and Egypt is
ruled by a pharaoh. Next, Mesopotamia and Egypt are
also similar because both use religion to legitimize political
rule and ensure loyalty from the people. For example,
Egyptian pharaohs claim to be gods, while the
Mesopotamian kings claim to have a direct relationship
with the gods. Finally, Mesopotamian and Egyptian
political organizations are different because Mesopotamia
is decentralized into city-states due to its lack of natural
barriers beyond the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. City-states
allowed Mesopotamia to more rapidly protect itself, while
Egypt’s natural protection through the Nile River and the
Sahara Desert allowed for more centralized rule.
Egypt and Mesopotamia are very similar and
different. Egypt developed along the Nile River and
used it farm and trade. Pharaohs were considered
gods and maintained centralized control over Egypt.
Because the Nile flooded predictably, they were
able to become successful economically. The
Egyptians were polytheistic and built the pyramids
to honor the gods. The Mesopotamians also built
monumental architecture to honor their complex
system of gods and goddesses. They used
cuneiform to help administer the city-states within
the region and write law codes such as
Hammurabi’s Code. The Tigris and Euphrates
flooded unpredictably causing them to fear their
gods and try to appease them.
What are the issues?
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There is no topic sentence
Similarities and differences are not discussed
No analysis
Evidence is listed rather than being discussed
in a comparative format
COMPARING THE ROMAN AND
HAN EMPIRES
Tuesday, September 16th
• Today, You Will Need:
– Comparative Paragraphs from Yesterday
– Handouts from Monday
– Han/Roman Reading and Questions
Chapter 4: Classical Civilization in the Mediterranean: Greece and Rome
II. Patterns of Greek and Roman History
B. Rome
Roman Republic
Punic Wars (264–146 B.C.E.)
Carthage
Phoenician
Hannibal
Julius Caesar
end of republic
Empire
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
Constantine
Christianity
Italy and the Aegean
Stearns et al., World Civilizations, The Global Experience, AP* Edition, 5th Edition
Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
Chapter 4: Classical Civilization in the Mediterranean: Greece and Rome
II. Patterns of Greek and Roman History
B. Rome
Roman Republic
Punic Wars (264–146 B.C.E.)
Carthage
Phoenician
Hannibal
The Expansion of the Roman Empire, 133 B.C.E.
Julius Caesar
end of republic
Empire
Augustus Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Diocletian
Constantine
Christianity
Stearns et al., World Civilizations, The Global Experience, AP* Edition, 5th Edition
Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
Chapter 4: Classical Civilization in the Mediterranean: Greece and Rome
Roman Political Institutions
Rome
Government
Senate
Consuls
Assemblies
Rhetoric
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Law codes
12 Tables, by 450 B.C.E.
Stearns et al., World Civilizations, The Global Experience, AP* Edition, 5th Edition
Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007
On Your Own, Write a Comparative Paragraph for
the Following Question:
• Compare and contrast the imperial
administration of the Han and Roman Empires
throughout the Classical Period.