Transcript The Roman Empire-Pax Romana 08-09

History of the Ancient and
Medieval World
The Roman Empire:
Pax Romana
Walsingham Academy
Mrs. McArthur
Room 111
“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
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.
Rome in the First Century A.D.
(FIFC)
Long-Range Assignment: Due 12/5
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?
Assignment 1
due 11/18
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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, FIFC
Wed. 11/19
Section 2 Knowledge-based Participation Grade
Friday, 11/21
Extra-Credit Activity: Visuals, Visuals, Visuals (See Blackbaud)
Section 2 Graphic Summary
Assignment 2
due 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
Assignment 3
due 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
How did advances in the arts, learning and the law show the
Romans’ high regard for cultural and political achievements?
The Lost City of Vesuvia
Simulation
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.
The Lost City of Vesuvia
Field 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.
Assignment 4
due 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 online (Links on following 2 slides.)
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 5
due 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!)