Lockett Western Civ

1. civil war- conflict between two groups within the same country Julius Caesar- military leader that joined forces with Crassus triumvirate- a group of three rulers Augustus- title meaning "exalted one" Pax Romana- "roman peace" 3.  The fall of the Roman Republic was due to Romes increasing wealth and expanding boundaries. The growing discontent among lower classes of society and a breakdown in military order contributed to it as well. 4. Romans were able to control such a large empire because they had a working government system and they had rulers that knew how to fight and control their people. 5. To control Rome, officials tried to provide free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contests.

p 159 1. republic- a form of government in which power rests with the citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders patrician- wealth landowners that hold most of the power plebeian- common people that made up the majority of the population tribune- elected representatives of the plebeians consul- two official like kings of Rome that commanded army and directed government senate- aristocratic branch of government dictator- leader with absolute power legion-large military units Punic Wars- Rome and Carthage war between 264 and 164 bc Hannibal- brilliant military strategist who wanted to avenge Carthage's earlier defeat 3. A consul's term was only one year long and the same person could not be elected again for 10 years. One consul could veto another's decision. 4. The Twelve Tables were the written tablets of Rome's law. They established the idea that all free citizens had a right to the protection of the law. 5. Hannibal had a plan to attack by s...

Rome timeline 509 BC Rome becomes a republic 264 BC First Punic War begins 218 BC Second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy 31 BC Octavian beats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra 284 AD Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome 476 AD Western Roman Empire falls Main ideas Power and Authority of Rome: 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 3 continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa) For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse Religious and Ethical systems: A monotheistic religion rose out of Judea called Christianity. The teachings of Jesus spread throughout Rome and beyond.

Today we went over slides in class to start off the unit we'll be working on while Mr. Schick is gone. We also had to listen to Mr. Schick's rap about Rome! It was to the tune of the classic Apple Bottom Jeans song which was very interesting. I was a little scared while listening but it's probably a good study guide.

Today we did a "look forward". Mr Schick is pregnant (umbilical hernia) so he will be absent for 8 days. He made a nice, organized chart for our subs to reference to. I like the whole plan; it's really easy to follow and a good concept for students to complete their work while not having the original teacher present. I hope I get an 80 for the blogs because it's practically like acing a unit test.

We took the big Greek test today and I felt I could have been more prepared but it happens. I kind of forgot that that was today because we didn't have class yesterday. I feel confident on my Allegory of the cave essay. I understand and remembered the answers to most of the questions but some were iffy and I was on the fence for a few answers. Overall, I felt that it was a fair test and it covered all the information we've been studying.

Today we watched a video about philosophers and their view on the world. It was Plato's Allegory of the Cave. In the story, there were people chained in dark caves and their only view of the world was through shadows. One day, a chained man broke free and he saw the world as it should be. He realized that the world is full of real things, not just shadows. He goes back to free the others but his eyes had not adjusted to the darkness and he couldn't see the shadows anymore. The prisoners told him his escape made him delirious and he was hallucinating. Plato says that this is what it. feels like to be a philosopher. I think that he means he sees the world in a different way and other people don't want to accept it because everyone thinks their own beliefs are correct.

Page 149 questions 1. Hellenistic was the blending of Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures. Alexandria was an Egyptian city that became the foremost center of commerce and Hellensitic civilization. Euclid compiled a geometry text that Eratosthenes and Aristarchus used. He was highly regarded mathematician that taught in Alexandria. HIs best known book, Elements,  contained 465 carefully presented geometry propositions and proofs. The Colossus of Rhodes was the largest known Hellenistic statue. It was a bronze statue that stood more than 100 feet high. 2. The Hellenists made a large impact on the discovery of geometry and more strategic math. This was probably one of their largest impacts because it developed geometry and physics to what we study today. 3. The trade in Alexandria caused it to become an international community with a rich mixture of customs nd traditions from Egypt and from the Aegan. Its diverse population exceeded half a million people. 4. Aristarchus ...

1. Phillip ll was a king of Macedonia who dreamed of taking control of Greece and then moving against Persia to seize its vast wealth. Macedonia was a kingdom located north of Greece. It had a rough terrain and a cold climate. Alexander the Great was Phillip's son. He made several accomplishments over the 13 years he reigned. He was only 20 years when he became king. He had studied under Aristotle. Darius III was a Persian king during Alexander's reign. They fought a battle against each other. Alexander won victory and gained control over Anatolia. 3. Philip II conquered Greece by winning the battle of Chaeronea. 4. Alexander continued Philips's campaign because Greece was secure so he felt free to carry out his father's plan to invade and conquer Persia. 5. After Alexander's death, his Macedonian generals fought among themselves for control of his empire. Antigonus became king of Macedonia and took control of Greek city-states.

Democracy and Greece's  Golden Age Pericles Plan for Athens -Pericles was a wise and stable man -held onto popular support for 32 years "Age of Pericles" to strengthen democracy he increased the number of public officials -reforms made Athens one of the most democratic governments in history direct democracy was an important legacy of Periclean citizens tragedy-serious drama comedy-scenes filled with humor Peloponnesian War- between Athens and Sparta Sparta gains victory philosophers-thinkers and lovers of wisdom Socrates-critics of Sophits Plato-student of Socrates Aristotle- philosopher who questioned the nature of the world 1. Direct democracy was a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives which was an important legacy of Periclean Athens. Greeks wanted to portray ideal beauty, not realism. Their values of harmony, order, balance, and proportion became the standard of what is classical art. A tragedy was a s...

Today in class, two more groups did presentations.