First ThoughtWrite down your thoughts or opinion of the quote:

“As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.”

Seneca

Schedule Review Greece and Rome Republic to Empire The Glory of Rome Rome and Christianity Rome’s “Fall” Into the Middle Ages

Rise of Rome Roman Republic 509 B.C. – 44 B.C.

Roman Empire 27 B.C. – 476 A.D.

Read about the Republic in the Packets. Who had the Power? How was it organized?

Rise of the Caesars Julius Caesar – General who took control of Rome and

essentially ruled as a dictator Assassinated by Senate.

Augustus (Octavian) – Won power struggle gained control and made himself Emperor aka Caesar.

Authoritarian Democracy

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Augustus’ Funeral Oration In the mindset of Augustus Caesar, write a

brief speech similar in style to Pericles. However, your speech should demonstrate how

citizens should live under an Authoritarian Government.

Be Prepared to share.

The Glory of Rome In groups, look at your assigned section

and think about it’s influence on the Modern World.

List the most important aspects and be prepared to explain why.

First ThoughtWrite down your thoughts or opinion of the quote:

Life is neither good or evil, but only a place for good and evil. Marcus Aurelius

Rise of Christianity

Through Rome’s imperialism Christianity was able to flourish.

Ideas could spread easier in the Empire.

Constantine adopted tolerance of Christianity (313 A.D.).

Roman Empire’s Fall

476 A.D. is seen as the end of the Roman Empire.

Happened for various reasons. Political, Social, Military.

However, the Byzantine Empire prevailed in the East.

The Middle Ages

Period of transition from Ancient to Modern times.

Dynamic Civilization arose after period of chaos.

Medieval Life

People organized in small villages

Raids by invaders were common. Vikings most notorious

Lords offered protection to commoners.

System of Feudalism set up.

Feudalism

The Catholic Church The Church was the center

of education, power and culture

The Pope was the most powerful figure in Europe

The Pope (religious leader) often conflicted with Kings (political leader) over power

Very little religious tolerance

HW Group A – Read Ch. 7 Sec. 2 “Feudalism and the

Manor Economy” pgs. 219-224. Create a FlowChart of the section. Answer the Question, How did Feudalism and the Manor

economy emerge and shape medieval life?

Group B – Read Ch. 7 Sec. 3 “ The Medieval Church” pgs. 225-230. Create a Concept Web of the Section. Then Answer the question, How did the Church play a

vital role in medieval life?

Pre-Modern Timeline Complete a timeline spanning from

Ancient Greece thru the Middle Ages.