Questions

3. What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?
There were many reasons as to why the fall of the Roman Republic occurred. Some of them include slavery and captivity, corruption, war, and a lack of government leadership.They also lost a great amount of money due to raids.
4. What were the main reasons for the Romans' success in controlling such a large empire?
Augustus was a very strong and powerful leader who was smart and set up a good government.
5. What measures did the government take to distract and control the masses of Rome?
The government provided many free things such as races, mock battles, and games.

Day two: textbook

Today we had Mr. Powell again as a sub. He let us out so we had to do our work but we technically had an off mod. We had to answer number 3,4, and 5 out of the test books.

3. What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?
The same person couldn't be elected within 10 year time frame, and they could serve only one year.
4. What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?
The importance was it was a set of law in Ancient Rome so it kept people in order back then. Also because they were written down so that everyone was treated equally.
5. How was Hannibal's attack on Rome daring and different?
It was daring because he took his troops into the alps which was a harsh mountainous area. It was different because he took hi trouble suck a long and risky route to go fight Italy.

Pg 153-154 Main Ideas/ Timeline

Today was the first day Mr. Schick wasn't in class. We had to read pages 153-154, write out the main ideas, write out the timeline (Rome Only), then to start reading 155-159.

Main Ideas:
Power and Authority; Rome began as a republic, a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
Empire Building;At its height, the Roman Empire touched three continents- Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse.
Religious and Ethical Systems;Out of Judea rose a monotheistic, or single-god, religion known as Christianity. Based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, it soon spread throughout Rome and beyond.

Rome Timeline:
509 B.C. - Rome becomes a republic.
264 B.C. - First Punic War begins.
218 B.C. - In the Second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy.
31 B.C. - Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra.
A.D. 284 - Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome.
A.D. 476 - Western Roman Empire falls.

First Day Back

Today was the first day back after spring break. I was really dreading it because my sleep schedule is all messed up and I am not mentally, physically, or emotionally ready for the last stretch and amount of work that we still have before summer break. We already had a test today that I had no clue about in Spanish. Todays western civ class was pretty chill, thank god. I also fell asleep in about three classes today but none of the teachers seemed to care. We also found out Mr. Schick is going t be out for two whole weeks coming up for a surgery her has to have. I feel bad for him, and I am kinda nervous because I will basically have to teach myself five sections or notes and information and then have a test on it when he comes back.

Test Day

We had a test in class today. It was about a bunch of different Ancient Greek stuff. There was study about some poems, different philosophers, different kings, and some types of governments. I dont really know how I did to be completely honest, but I'm just happy that it is over. I am so excited for break and then only about a month until summer after that. We also have shortened classes today because we have some prayer service so that is nice too. I hope the rest of the day goes by fast because I have a big game tonight at Hopkins and I am done with school.

Test Tomorrow

In class we just want over what our test would be like and some of the notes and key points that would be on it.

Textbook Notes:

- King Philip ll of Macedonia 

-Macedonia- located North of Greece, cold, rough terrain (mountainous villages) (people thought of themselves as Greeks even though most Greeks looked down on them)

-Macedonians had shrewd and fearless kings

-King Philip turned peasants into well-trained professional army (came up with phalanxes)

-Demosthenes

-Darius lll: Persian 

-Alexander the Great - conquered land from Greece to the Indus Valley

Game Day

I wasn't in class today because I had an away game.

Notes

Textbook Notes:

- King Philip ll of Macedonia 

-Macedonia- located North of Greece, cold, rough terrain (mountainous villages) (people thought of themselves as Greeks even though most Greeks looked down on them)

-Macedonians had shrewd and fearless kings

-King Philip turned peasants into well-trained professional army (came up with phalanxes)

-Demosthenes

-Darius lll: Persian 

-Alexander the Great - conquered land from Greece to the Indus Valley

Page 146-149

-Hellenistic- culture blended with Egyptians, Persian, and Indians influences

-Alexandria- center of commerce and nile delta

-Improvements- astronomy, math and physics, bronzed mirror that reflected light from blazing fire

-Colossus of Rhodes

Going Over Textbook

Today's class went by really fast. WE just went over what we read and took notes on last class. I like doing that because it can adjust my understanding to make sure I know everything. I added to my notes from the last blog. The will be below.

Direct democracy- Form  of government that people directly take part in, not through other people/representatives.
Classical art- Art that brought peace and harmony and valued those things as well are proportions.
tragedy- Serious drama that goes along with love, hate, betrayal, and war. deals with a hero and a down fall. fatal flaw HUBRIS
comedy- Funny drama that goes along with cruel humor, and slapstick events.
Peloponnesian War- The war between Athens and Sparta over land, and Sparta won.
Philosopher- People who determined to seek the truth, no matter what they were to find ("lovers of wisdom").
Socrates- He believed the real standards didn't exist for justice and truth.
plato- He was a student of Socrates, and wrote The Republic. He divided people into three groups: farmer and artist, warriors, and the ruling class.
Aristotle- He questions the nature of the world and human belief, knowledge, and thought.


Tragedy: Sophocles wrote: Oedipus Rex
comedy: Aristophenes: Lysistrata

Rap Class

Todays class was really funny because Athan and Elpris' group presented a rap. It was actually really good and had a lot of good knowledge behind it. That took like half of class, then we had to do our blog or finish the questions so that what I will put at the end of this blog.

1.
Direct democracy- Form  of government that people directly take part in, not through other people/representatives.
Classical art- Art that brought peace and harmony and valued those things as well are proportions.
tragedy- Serious drama that goes along with love, hate, betrayal, and war. deals with a hero and a down fall. fatal flaw HUBRIS
comedy- Funny drama that goes along with cruel humor, and slapstick events.
Peloponnesian War- The war between Athens and Sparta over land, and Sparta won.
Philosopher- People who determined to seek the truth, no matter what they were to find ("lovers of wisdom").
Socrates- He believed the real standards didn't exist for justice and truth.
plato- He was a student of Socrates, and wrote The Republic. He divided people into three groups: farmer and artist, warriors, and the ruling class.
Aristotle- He questions the nature of the world and human belief, knowledge, and thought.

The rest of the questions are in my notebook!


Tragedy: Sophocles wrote: Oedipus Rex
comedy: Aristophenes: Lysistrata

Class Notes

Today's class was okay. It was shortened by five minutes because we had an assembly. We had one more group that was supposed to present but one of their group members was out because of a doctors appointment. I was looking forward to this group because they made up a rap on Ancient Greece and it was supposed to be pretty funny. Instead, our class took note on a chapter out of the textbook. It was pretty boring, I can't wait for summer.

Presentation Day

Today class went really well. My group presented our Ancient Greek project. We had to talk for five to eight minutes, and I feel like it went really well. We talked between that time and explained everything well. I am happy with the group I had because we all did equal amount of work and got along well. We juggled our personal lives and still split up everything perfectly. For example ate, Ryan, and Ella stayed after to make the pottery, but I couldn't because I had lacrosse, but I wrote the essay so it was all equal. I am glad it is over, I can't wait to get our grade back. There was also a group that made some Ancient Greek desert and it was so gross. My stomach hurt after. Overall chill class!