Chapter 5 Targets "roman Empire"

World History Pre-AP – Duez NAME________________________________ PD: Chapter 5 “Roman Empire” 2 Weeks

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Big Ideas and Questions: 1. Why was Rome successful? 2. What did the Romans pass down to Western Civilization that we notice today in our modern world? 3. What lessons can we learn from the Roman Empire today to help our country survive possible collapse?

Student-Friendly Learning Target Statements Knowledge Targets “What I need to know!”

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Explain how the geography of Italy, The Mediterranean Area, and Rome led to the development of early Rome. The narrow Italian peninsula was an important crossroads, and farmland was plentiful. Rome itself was strategically situated inland on hills along the Tiber River. • Explain how new technological advancements help the spread of the Roman culture and control of the Mediterranean world. • In the late sixth century the Romans overthrew the Etruscan kings based north of Rome and established a republic. Wealthy patrician landowners in the Roman Senate dominated the early republic. Horatius Republic Patricians Livy Paterfamilas

Dictator Imperator

Plebians Consul

Procurator

Insulae

Praetor

• Reasoning Targets “What I can do with what I know.”

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Early Rome confronted its main rival in the Mediterranean, Carthage. In the Third Punic War, Rome finally defeated Carthage. By the end of the war, Rome dominated the Mediterranean Sea. Link the three Punic Wars and understand their importance to establishing Rome as a world power. Compare and Contrast Roman government to United States government. Explain the role of the “Roman Soldier.” Describe his lifestyle and duties.

Examine how the words: courage, duty and determination mattered to Rome. From Republic to Empire: By the second century B.C., a few aristocrats dominated the Roman state. Meanwhile, many small farmers could no longer compete and became landless poor. Some leaders called for land reform to address the problem. • After Civil War, The First Triumvirate placed power in the hands of three wealthy generals. One of these generals, Julius Caesar, marched on Rome with his troops, and eventually he was declared dictator. Caesar's rule ended in his assassination. Triumvirate Horace Cincinnatus Pax Romana Julius Caesar Antony Hannibal Pompey Virgil • Know the “Five Good Emperors” of the Pax Romana period and explain what positives they brought to Rome. • The Roman Empire expanded its borders until, at its height, it had a population of more than 50 million. Trade and commerce thrived, but farming remained the chief occupation. • What similarities existed between the Roman and Greek cultures? • What was the main purpose of the public spectacles in Rome? • What Religious climate existed in Rome before the birth of Christianity? Laity Spartacus Augustus Clergy Perpetua Nero Plague Constantine Inflation •

Skill Targets “What I can demonstrate.”

Product Targets “What I can make to show my learning.”

Debate in class with Philosophical Chairs and write a reflection about: • Will the United States of America fall one day, just as the mighty Roman Empire collapsed? We will cover Section 5 of the chapter "Rise of Christianity" in more depth during our in class project on World Religions later in the year.

Questions from Chapter 5: (due on October 2nd)

1. RC Pg. 150 2. RC Pg. 153 3. RC Pg. 159 4. RC Pg. 162 5. PG. 162 #6 6. RC Pg. 164 7. PG. 168 #6 8. RC Pg. 177 9. PG. 178 #5 10. PG. 178 #6

This Roman Chapter will be divided into two tests. The first test will be on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th This test will mostly focus on Vocabulary, the impact of Geography on Rome, and development of the Roman government. (The end of this six week's period is Friday, November 6th) Reminder that the Video for the Video Project is due on Tuesday, November 3rd.