1)Assessing the Influence of Geography on Roman Economic, Social, and Political Development
Pre-AP World History Agenda
February 16 (B-day) and 20 (A-day) (Friday and Tuesday)
Era II: Classical Civilizations and the Rise of Religious Traditions, 1000 b.c.e. to 500 c.e
By the end of this unit, students will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Rome from about 700 b.c. (b.c.e.) to 500 a.d. (c.e.) in terms of its impact on Western civilization by:
1)assessing the influence of geography on Roman economic, social, and political development.
2)describing Roman mythology and religion.
3)explaining the social structure and role of slavery, significance of citizenship, and the development of democratic features in the government of the Roman Republic.
4)sequencing events leading to Roman military domination of the Mediterranean basin and Western Europe and the spread of Roman culture in these areas.
5)assessing the impact of military conquests on the army, economy, and social structure of Rome.
6)assessing the roles of Julius and Augustus Caesar in the collapse of the Republic and the rise of imperial monarchs.
7)explaining the economic, social, and political impact of the Pax Romana.
8)describing the origin, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Christianity.
9)explaining the development and significance of the Church in the late Roman Empire.
10)listing contributions in art and architecture, technology and science, medicine, literature and history, language, religious institutions, and law.
11)citing the reasons for the decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Unit Overview:
Jan. 29 – Feb. 02Roman Geography and Beginnings of the Roman Republic / iReady Test
Feb. 06B/07AThe Roman Army and the Punic Wars
Feb.08B/09AJulius Caesar and the Beginnings of the Roman Empire
Feb.12B/13AJulius Caesar and Imperial Rome
Feb.14B/15AImperial Rome
Feb.16B/20ARome Part I (Chapter 6, Sections 1 and 2) Summative Quiz
Feb.21B/22ALEQ Activity / Introduction to Christianity
Objectives:
We will describe and explain the Roman Republic’s fall and the rise of the Roman Empire.
Closing Task:
Name TWO impacts of the Pax Romana and WHY they are important. Be sure to explain your reason!
Part I – Roman Republic and Early Roman Empire Exam – Multiple Choice (40 minutes) Individual
Take the exam, choosing the best answer for each question. You MUST write your answer BOTH on your exam AND on the scantron. If you have any questions, please raise your hand and I will come to you to provide an answer.
Part II – Table Top Activity (20 minutes) Group
Follow my instructions as you complete a team building Exam activity. This will allow the possibility of earning BONUS POINTS on the exam!
Part III – Video: Engineering an Empire - Rome (Time Remaining)
Pay attention as you get an in-depth look at how Rome was built (and burned) from rise as a Republic to its heights as an Empire.
Homework:
The following assignment is due NEXT CLASS (February 21 B-day / 22 A-day):
- Read and take notes on Chapter 6.3. Be ready for a Reading Quiz on this material.