Preview of Week Beginning 05/26

White Day (CP), Block 4:

This week brings an exam on the Ancient World on Wednesday. Students should have been studying their quiz guides in preparation for this event. The take-home essay is also due on Wednesday, although I will accept it on Thursday morning if individuals need a little more time on account of the exam. There will be a reading on the Middle Ages for homework. On Friday, we will have a presentation on the collapse of the ancient world, followed by a guided reading on the Germanic Kingdoms. Uncompleted guided readings will be homework for the weekend.



Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

On Tuesday, we begin our investigation of the Middle Ages with short direct instruction and an even shorter video. We will have a class discussion concerning the primary source homework. For homework, there will be a guided reading on the Germanic Kingdoms. On Thursday, we will investigate the origins of Feudalism. There will be a second guided reading for homework over the weekend.

Study This Test Guide!!

CP test guide, for those who missed it:
World History 9 - CP
Mr. Cote (for Ms. Dufort)
Ancient Greece & Rome Exam – The Review Sheet
Instructions: Answer or identify each dashed item in each category. This will count as 33% of your Greece and Rome Exam score. You may need to include answers on a separate sheet of paper. I have listed where you can find the information in [brackets]

Greece
1.Impact of geography on the Greeks [lecture notes; geography of greece exit ticket]
why were the Greeks isolated from each other?

how did this geography and isolation affect Greek society (six ways)?

what special resources did Greece enjoy (3 items)?

2.Tyranny, the phalanx, and changes in Greek government [class notes/text/tyranny quiz]
what is a tyrant?

what is a hoplite phalanx?

define: democracy, oligarchy, aristocracy, theocracy, monarchy, patriarchy

3.Spartan government [Sparta packet]
Why did Sparta become Sparta? How were Spartans trained?

Identify the nature and powers of each branch: Apella, Gerousia, Ephors, Kings

Explain Spartan society: Spartan men, women, helots

4.Athenian democracy [Athens packet]
identify & powers: Eccelsia, Boule, Achon, King Archon, Strategoi

what is ostracism?

Explain Athenian society: citizen men, women, slaves

5.The Persian War (490-479 BC) [Golden Age of Greece Packet]
What was the cause of the war?

explain these battles: Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Platea

What was the result and importance of the war?

6.The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) [Golden Age of Greece Packet]
What was the cause of the war?

What were the Athenian & Spartan strategies?

What was the result and importance of the war?

7.The Hellenistic Age [Hellenistic Packet]
Where were Alexander's conquests?

Give two examples of artistic & scientific achievements (four total)

- Why did the Hellenistic world collapse?

8.“Greeks I Should Know” [Greeks I Should Know Worksheet] – Please attach completed document.

Rome
1.Impact of geography on Rome [Roman Geography Worksheet]
why was Rome well situated to be a successful city?

what advantages did Italy enjoy over Greece?

how did the Etruscans influence Rome?

how did the Greeks influence Rome?

2.The Roman Kingdom (753 – 510 BC) [Rise of Rome Packet]
How did the Kings improve Rome?

Why was the kingdom ended? By whom?

3.The Roman Republic (510- 27 BC) [ Rise of Rome Packet]

Identify & list powers: Senate, Consilium Plebis, Comitia Centuriata, Consuls, Praetors, Tribunes

What was the effect of the sack of Rome by the Gauls (390 BC) on Rome?

How did the Romans treat conquered peoples?

The Punic Wars: how did Romans win, who was Hannibal, why did Rome react as they did?

How did Marius, Sulla, The First Triumvirate, Julius Caesar, and The Second Triumvirate weaken the Republic? Be able to give a couple of concrete examples. [Republic to Empire Packet]

4.The Roman Empire (27 BC – 476 AD) [Republic to Empire Packet]
- How did Augustus create the Empire? What exactly was an emperor?

5.“Romans I Should Know” - provide identifications for the following Romans: Romulus, Tarquinius Superbus, Lucius Junius Brutus, Marius, Sulla, Julius Caesar, Octavian/Augustus Caesar [All Rome Materials]

Preview of Week Beginning 05/19

White Day (CP), Block 4:

This week, we will complete our investigation of Rome with the change from Republic to Empire and the eventual collapse of the Ancient World. On Wednesday, we will have classwork on the transition from Republic to Empire and will begin our review for the coming exam on Greece and Rome (05/28). Students will have an official review sheet. Proper completion of this review sheet will count for 1/3 of the exam grade. On Friday, I will give a short powerpoint on the collapse of the Ancient World, and students will be able to complete their review sheets in class. Students will also be expected to collect all of their materials for inclusion in their portfolios. Over the long weekend, students should study for the exam.

Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

Tuesday is competitive History Jeopardy day. This team-based activity will result in big points for some lucky students. Our team captains are: Brandon, Kim, Emily, and Matt B. Best of luck everyone! After the game, I will review outlines for the REALLY BIG ESSAY, while students have a chance to compare and review their review guides for the Greece & Rome Exam on Thursday (05/22). Post-exam, students will have a chance to start on their homework for the long weekend: a primary source reading on the Middle Ages, and the Electronic Passport to the Middle Ages.

For those who didn't believe it...

The link concerning the excavation of the Lupercale, or the cave in which the Romans believed Romulus and Remus to have been raised by a wolf:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/01/070126-rome-palatine.html

Be certain to check the photo, which is astounding.

Honors Test Preview (in case you missed it)

Greece
Impact of geography on the Greeks
- why were the Greeks isolated from each other?
- how did this geography and isolation affect Greek society (six ways)?
- what special resources did Greek enjoy (3 items).

Tyranny, the phalanx, and changes in Greek government
- what is a tyrant?
- what is a hoplite phalanx?
- how did these involve more people in government?
- how did the collapse of tyranny cause Greeks to think about government/ Aristotle
- define: democracy, oligarchy, aristocracy, theocracy, monarchy, patriarchy

Spartan government
- Why did Sparta become Sparta? How were Spartans trained?
- Identify the nature and powers of each branch: Apella, Gerousia, Ephors, Kings
- Spartan society: Spartan men, women, helots

Athenian democracy
- How did Athens go from a monarchy to an oligarchy, to a tyranny, to a democracy?
- identify & powers: Eccelsia, Boule, Achon, King Archon, Strategoi
- what is ostracism?
- Athenian society: citizen men, women, slaves

The Persian War (490-479 BC)
- cause of war
- course of war: Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, Platea
- result of war/ importance

The Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC)
- cause of war
- Athenian strategy & Spartan strategy
- how Sparta won
- result/ importance

The Hellenistic Age
- Alexander's conquests
- artistic & cultural achievements (have an example or two)
- why the Hellenistic world collapsed
- specific facts about the running of the Achaean and the Aetolian leagues (*just kidding*, don't worry about this)

“Greeks I Should Know” - feel confident about being able to identify any of these individuals if given a description. Also, be able to provide a description if given a name.

Rome
Impact of geography on Rome
- why was Rome well situated to be a successful city?
- what advantages did Italy enjoy over Greece?
- how did the Etruscans influence Rome?
- how did the Greeks influence Rome?

The Roman Kingdom (753 – 510 BC)
- How did the Kings improve Rome?
- why was the kingdom ended? By whom?

The Roman Republic (510- 27 BC)
- Identify & list powers: Senate, Consilium Plebis, Comitia Centuriata, Consuls, Praetors, Tribunes
- What was the effect of the sack of Rome by the Gauls (390 BC) on Rome?
- How did the Romans treat conquered peoples?
- The Punic Wars: how did Romans win, who was Hannibal, why did Rome react as they did?
- How did Marius, Sulla, The First Triumvirate, Julius Caesar, and The Second Triumvirate weaken the Republic? Be able to give a couple of concrete examples.

The Roman Empire (27 BC – 476 AD)
- How did Augustus create the Empire? What exactly was an emperor?
- Why were the “five good emperors” good? What was the Pax Romana?
- Be able to give some examples of the wealth of the Empire
Be able to explain at least three problems in the late Empire that led eventually to its collapse.

Roman Society
- What was the paterfamilias?
- What is a patron-client relationship?
- What is the status of women?
- How were slaves treated?

Our Roman Heritage
- How did Roman Law influence our own? (hint: the 12 tables, the Digest)
- What did the Romans accomplish in architecture?
- How did Romans benefit from multiculturalism? Why is this aspect of Roman society important to us?

“Romans I Should Know” - Romulus, Tarquinius Superbus, Lucius Junius Brutus, Marius, Sulla, Julius Caesar, Octavian/Augustus Caesar,

Preview of Week Beginning 05/12

White Day (CP), Block 4:

Last week, we devoted time as a class to finishing up Greece and the Hellenistic World. This week, we will be moving into the history of Rome. On Monday, we will discuss the impact of geography on the Romans. For homework, students will be asked to complete a worksheet on the influence of geography on the Romans and a guided reading on the origins of the city of Rome. On Wednesday, I will make a short presentation on the foundation of the Roman Republic. Students will then have time to begin a packet on the rise of Rome; this is to be completed for homework. On Friday, we will investigate the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. There will be a packet on this topic for homework over the weekend. Students should check with me to be certain that they have passed in all of their work prior to the issuing of progress reports!

Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

On Tuesday, we will have a class discussion concerning Augustus and the primary source reading. This will be followed by a presentation by me concerning the Empire and its ultimate fall. Students will be asked to complete a guided reading on the Empire for homework. On Thursday, students will receive a rubric for the student product that will constitute part of the grade for the Greece and Rome exam. They will also receive a review sheet for the same exam. Class time will be devoted to the initial planning and research of the product and/or the review of the study guide. The Greece & Rome exam is currently scheduled for Friday, May 23. Students should check with me to be certain that they have passed in all of their work prior to the issuing of progress reports!

Mr. Cote's Thoughts on the Fall of Rome

For any student who is interested on my thoughts on the collapse of the Roman Empire, a link to my "book" in an electronic copy from UC:

http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?acc_num=ucin1078427793


It is a manageable 113 pages, so some light reading before bed!

Class Retrospective, 05/08

I was very proud of the concern demonstrated by everyone as a class to rectify the current situation. Everyone was diligent in completing materials today and in identifying what needs to be done to rectify his/her grade before progress reports. I was impressed with the maturity and seriousness of the class today. Keep up the good work.

Mr. Cote ;-)

CP Quiz Retrospective

I have reviewed the CP quizzes. The level of student performance was well below expectations and acceptable achievement. We will discuss the matter in depth at next class session: how to properly review for a quiz, how to use a study guide, and how to fully answer questions.

In the interim, I would like to remind all students (and parents) that the homework assigned for the class is significant and important. Students receive about an hour's worth of homework per class session.

Class Preview for the Week Starting 05/05/08

Mrs. Dufort's World History Classes (Jdufort@sanford.org)
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White Day (CP), Block 4:

This week, students will discuss the transition of the Hellenistic to the Roman worlds and the impact of geography on the
development of the Roman Republic. On Tuesday, students will have a quiz on the Greek world. They will then take notes on the Golden Age of Greece on an inquiry chart and will have a packet on the Hellenistic World for homework. On Thursday, we will research in class the Greeks who most influenced the later world. We will then begin a worksheet on the geography of Rome. Over the weekend, students will be expected to complete the geography worksheet and a guided reading on the foundation of the Roman Republic.


Red Day (Hon), Block 4:

This week, students will begin our investigation of Rome with a discussion of the Republic. On Monday, we will analyze in groups the creation of the Roman Republic and its constitutional form. For homework, students will have a packet on the successful growth of the Roman Republic. On Wednesday, we will have a class discussion concerning the modern Roman heritage: law, architecture, a cultural synthesis. We will watch a video on Roman engineering. For homework, there will be a short guided reading. On Friday, we will discuss the social structure in the Roman Republic. In groups, students will investigate and analyze the forces that led to the creation of the Roman Empire. For homework over the weekend, students will have a worksheet concerning the rise of Augustus and a primary source reading by Augustus.