Idea Transcript
mrannoni Just another WordPress.com site
Category Archives: Ancient Rome
CHW 3M – Battle of the Roman Emperors APR 16 Posted by mrannoni
The end of Rome is near! We will be done our unit on Wednesday just in time for our trip to the ROM, and next week we will have a test (mark this in your calendars – MONDAY!!) For now we are still exploring the new era of the Roman Empire. Today we will look at five emperors who reigned during the first century of the Empire – Augustus, Caligula, Claudius, Nero and Vespasian. Let’s do things differently though.
(http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/sscience/images/romanEmperors.jpeg) It’s time for the Battle of Rome’s Emperors. One group has been designated as judges for today’s event, and they will decide whether an emperor should be allowed to enter the HALL OF GREATNESS! This is how today is going to look:
The first half of the class you will do the following: in your group you will be given a biography of a certain emperor. Pick one person who will act as the emperor and plead his case. The rest of your group will act as lawyers for the emperor. Spend the next 30 minutes reading over the handout provided and come up with the main points that you think will help build a case for yourself. Remember your goal is to enter the hall of greatness. What makes someone great? What contributions did you provide for Rome and its citizens? There’s a catch: One person in your group is going to argue against you, bringing up the negatives and reasons why you should not be allowed to enter. You must take these into consideration as you build your case. How will you counteract these allegations against you?
For the second half, each emperor will have the chance to plead his case to the judges with their lawyers by their side. After each round, the judges will take a minute to come to a mutual decision and we will find out whether you have made it into the Hall of Greatness or not! Time permitting: Spend the last ten minutes with your partner for the Gladiator Games, discussing any details before the big day tomorrow. You will have 10-15 minutes to set up tomorrow and prepare what you are going to say. I can’t wait!
Report this ad
Report this ad Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012
1 Comment
CHW 3M: Today…We Battle! APR 12 Posted by mrannoni Background: After Julius Caesar’s assassination, the Second Triumvirate, consisting of Octavian, Lepidus, and Marc Antony, control the Republic. Soon, however, Rome becomes embroiled in civil war. The leaders of the two factions are engaged in a heated propaganda campaign based on who is entitled to be Caesar’s successor. Marc Antony and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, argue that Cleo’s son Caesarion should rule; after all, he is also the son of the late Julius Caesar. Their opposition, Octavian, is the adopted son of Julius Caesar, and also has a legitimate claim to Rome. This was the excuse Octavian needed to declare war against Antony.
(https://mrannoni.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/castro_battle_of_actium1.jpg) What We Will Do: We will divide the class into eight groups. Four groups will represent Antony and Cleopatra, while the other four will represent the forces of Octavian We will recreate the Battle of Actium through five rounds. Each round, the groups will be presented with a piece of information that will help them make strategic decisions. At the end of each round, you will find out the decisions made by the actual commanders Leaders
Octavian
Marc Antony and Cleopatra
Generals
Marcus Agrippa
Marc Antony
Forces
400 warships, mostly small 16,000 Legionary Marines. 3 000 archers
230 warships, mostly quinqueremes 2,000 Archers 20,000 Legionary Marines
Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012
Leave a comment
CHW 3M – Slavery in Ancient Rome APR 10 Posted by mrannoni First, let us set the scene for where we are so far… The Roman Republic lasted for 500 years. Expansion was fueled by a dedicated army of legionaries. Conquered territories were often treated well and allowed to maintain their own government or were made citizens. However, many were enslaved and by 100 BC, slaves comprised 30% of the population. Slaves worked the latifundia, or large estates producing olives, grain, fruit and sheep for the cities. Displaced laborers crowded Roman cities and the gap between the wealthy and poor grew. Rome’s citizen army was manned by small farmers, a decreasing segment of the population due to the latifundia. Generals began to pay the cities’ unemployed laborers, and professional armies grew with loyalty to their generals. Generals used their armies to gain political power. These stresses along with the Punic Wars, expansion in the Mediterranean, and slave revolts weakened the Republic and strained its resources. Now we will watch a video clip looking at one important figure who led a slave revolt against Rome – Spartacus (http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx? ID=226987&SearchText=spartacus). While watching, it is important to think about the consequences that occured from this rebellion and how it affected both the wealthy and the lower classes. (https://mrannoni.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/romeslaves2.jpg)Now I want you to take a look at the handout I have provided. You will examine some of the evidence that class struggle was a constant in Rome and led to internal conflict. Please do the following: Think back to Roman for a Day – you experienced what it was like to be a citizen of Rome. It is evident that not everyone is equal in society, and even those who try to stand up for the poor like the Gracchus brothers are brutally murdered (for further reference read the paragraphs on them in your textbooks – p. 176). As well, there are a growing number of slaves who are treated poorly in the Republic and could one day revolt. Read the snippets from Resisting Slavery in Rome. Write a one page response looking at the consequences that class differences/struggles and fear of the lower classes had on Rome, ultimately playing a role in the fall of the Republic. We will spend the rest of the class working on this. Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012
Leave a comment
CHW 3M – Cicero & Law in the Republic APR 3 Posted by mrannoni
Law and Order in the Republic Not every great Roman was a military man. One of the Republic’s greatest citizens was a write and lawyer named Marcus Tullius Cicero, commonly known as Cicero. He lived during the final years of the Republic, and witnessed the Civil War, the dominance of Sulla, and the rise of his rival, Julius Caesar. (https://mrannoni.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/cicero.jpg) Today, we will watch a re-enactment of Cicero’s first major trial, which brought him fame and glory. As you watch, consider the nature of justice in the Republic and answer the following questions; 1. Is every citizen equally served and protected by the law? 2. What was the punishment for killing one’s father? 3. What would happen to prosecutors who would lose a case? 4. What did being proscribed mean?
….GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012
Leave a comment
CHW 3M – Time for WAR! MAR 29 Posted by mrannoni With the monarchy overthrown, Rome was free to begin the development of a republic. First, what is a republic? It is a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, rather than a monarchy where the people have no say in who is in charge. That being said – it is pretty clear why the people of Rome grew tired of the tyranny of these kings, and demanded a better more inclusive form of government. After its establishment, the Roman Republic underwent great expansion and faced extreme dangers. The Gauls were the first to cross the Alps and enter into Italy, but today we will look at the effect of one empire – CARTHAGE.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/HannibalFrescoCapitolinec1510.jpg/305px-HannibalFrescoCapitolinec1510.jpg) The Carthaginians were quite different from the Romans. In times of crisis, their gods demanded the sacrifice of infant sons (and the parent of the year award goes to the Carthaginians!). The Carthaginians came originally from Phoenecia (present-day Lebanon) and settled in North Africa – they were traders above all else. Today we will look at the increasing power both empires had, which resulted in an all-out clash between the two cultures – known as the Punic Wars (“Punic” is derived from the Latin word meaning Phoenician – the origins of Carthaginians). In order to understand this war, I have found a great video online that highlights what happened (http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=231053&SearchText=carthage). On the handout provided, answer these questions as you watch the film. Once you have finished watching the film please work on your test review for Ancient Greece. Remember: Your test is on MONDAY, APRIL 2nd! *Here is a map of Carthage. Note the distance to Italy!
(http://clicks.robertgenn.com/html/carthage_map.jpg) Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
CHW 3M – Etruscans & the Rise of Rome MAR 28 Posted by mrannoni In the year 509 BCE, Rome declared itself a Republic! They had grown tired of the monarchy the Etruscan kings had been running and did not want to be ruled by kings anymore. Before we learn about the Roman Republic, you have to learn about the region that influenced the rise of Rome – Etruria and the Etruscans.
Your textbook has some great information on the early years of Ancient Rome, including a detailed look at the Etruscans and their influence on Rome. Instead of having you read the information and summarize it in your notes, I have created a scavenger hunt for you to do. Read pages 163-168 in your textbooks and complete the scavenger hunt provided! Work on this until 8:50, when I will show you this clip on the beginnings of Rome (http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx? ID=448747&SearchText=city+of+gods&autostart=1) Continue to work for the next 20 minutes or so. This clip showcases the history and influence of the Etruscans (http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx? ID=678708&SearchText=etruscans)before the Roman Empire. Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012, Uncategorized
Leave a comment
CHW 3M – Welcome to Ancient Rome MAR 27 Posted by mrannoni
Morning!
Today we will be starting a new unit – ANCIENT ROME!
Ancient Rome was a thriving civilization that grew on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 8th century BC. Located along the Mediterranean Sea and centered on the city of Rome, it expanded to become one of the largest empires in the ancient world. Before we dive in head first to Roman culture, we must look at the origins of Rome. Similar to Greek culture, mythology was an important part of Roman culture from the start. The founding myths/stories of the Roman Empire play a great role throughout its existence and are still looked at today. That is why we will look at them in class now! The three stories are: the story of Romulus & Remus, the Sabine Women, and the Sibyl. First, I will divide you into three groups. Once we have done this, you will now divide yourselves into three smaller groups. In your group you will be given one of these stories. You have 15-20 minutes to read over the story with your group and discuss what you think of it. I will also provide a handout for you, where you will re-write the story in your own words (don’t write everything word for word, but it is important to get the main points – aim for 5-6 sentences or points). Leave the right hand side of your handout blank – we will fill it in together afterwards. Once you have done a sufficient job of putting the story in your own words, you will come back together with your original group. Each group will present their story to one another and everyone else will be filling in their handout while one group is talking. After this everyone will return to their desks and we will look at each myth. We also need to look at the relevance each story would have on the Roman Empire.
(https://mrannoni.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/she-wolf_suckles_romulus_and_remus2.jpg) What is a myth? Tales believed as true, usually sacred, set in the distant past or other worlds or parts of the world, and with extra-human, inhuman, or heroic characters. A story that is or was considered a true explanation of the natural world (and how it came to be). Characters are often non-human – e.g. gods, goddesses, supernatural beings, first people Why don’t you give it a try? Posted in Ancient Rome, CHW 3M 2012
Leave a comment
Blog at WordPress.com.