West Civ Day 12 - Comparing Greece & Rome

“Now that no one buys our votes, the public has long since cast off its cares; the people that once bestowed commands, consulships, legions and all else, now meddles no more and longs eagerly for just two things, bread and circuses.” Juvenal ca. 100 CE

Objectives:  Consider the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire as events that contributed to Western Civilization.  Compare the civilizations of Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome.
Task: Salve! Today, we'll continue our exploration of the Roman world. When you arrive, please open your "Ancient Rome Video Notes." We'll finish reviewing our notes from yesterday. Then, you'll work with a partner to compare Greece & Rome. Finally, you'll spend the last portion of class reading "The Sword of Faith: Western Civilization During the Middle Ages" on pages 265-269 of Aspects, volume I.

Homework:

• TODAY - Bring Aspects text to class
• Wednesday, February 8 - Read "The Sword of Faith: Western Civilization During the Middle Ages" on pages 265-269 of Aspects, volume I
• Thursday, February 9 - Unit 1 PDPs due on class blog by 3:00 (see http://west-civ-spring-2017.blogspot.com/2017/02/unit-1-funeral-oration-of-pericles-pdp.html for sample & directions)
• Friday, February 10 - "Using the Library" due by 11:45 pm
• Tuesday, February 14 - Unit 1 test (study guide on Schoology)