Ancient History

Fall of Rome

Read “The Book of the Ancient Romans,” Chapter 24: The Fall of Rome from page 423-430. Leave a comment below (at least three sentences) about the reading. Please note that information from this day’s reading will be on the reading assignment tomorrow.

Civilizer of the World

Read Book of the Ancient Romans, The second half of Chapter 22: The Civilization of the Roman Empire from page 405-412. Answer the reading questions below. Some answers will be found in yesterday’s reading as well.

Conqueror and Ruler of the World

Read The Book of the Ancient Romans, The first half of Chapter 22: “The Civilization of the Roman Empire” from page 399-404. Leave a comment below on your reading of at least three sentences. Also, there will be a short reading comprehension assignment tomorrow that covers the entire chapter.

Age of Trajan

Read “Book of the Ancient Romans” Chapter 20 – Rome in the Age of Trajan and Under the Antonines on pages 376-385 and leave a comment on the reading that is at least three sentences long.

The Flavian Line

Read “Book of the Ancient Romans” Chapter 19 – Rome Under the Caesars, Section II – The Flavian Line on pages 366-375 and share a comment on your reading that is at least 3 sentences long.

Claudius and Nero

Read The Book of the Ancient Romans chapter 19 “Rome Under the Caesars” Section 1: The Julian Line, parts c and d: Claudius and Nero, on pages 354-365, and complete the reading questions below.

Tiberius and Caligula

Read Book of the Ancient Romans chapter 19, “Rome Under the Caesars” section 1: The Julian Line, parts a and b: Tiberius and Caligula, on pages 346-354, and complete the reading questions below.

Life of the Ancient Roman

Read in The Book of the Ancient Romans Chapter 17, “The Life of the Ancient Roman” on pages 318-338, and answer the reading questions below. Important Vocabulary: profusion: an abundance or large quantity of something. canvass: to solicit votes from. troth: faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement.…

Ancient History Meeting

Please join me for a Zoom call at 9:45am. We’ll discuss this week’s reading as well as the plans for the last three weeks of classes. [zoom_api_link meeting_id=”95374618627″ link_only=”no”]

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Ancient Rome – City and House

Read Book of the Ancient Romans, Chapter 15, “Ancient Rome” Parts I-II, pages 276-296. Answer the questions below. Helpful vocabulary: nave – central space set off with steps or rails. portico – a porch attached to a building with roof and evenly spaced columns. gilt – thin layer of gold…

7th Grade Meeting

<== Previous (Church History) Lesson <== Previous (Ancient History) Lesson Happy Friday, join me for a quick Zoom meeting at 9 am to make sure everyone is on top of their work for the week. [zoom_api_link meeting_id=”721646941″ link_only=”no”] Then take the remainder of the class periods to finish your Galileo…

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End of the Republic

<== Previous Lesson Read “The End of the Republic” in Book of the Ancient Romans from pages 259-265. Julius Caesar is now dead and the question is, “who will take up the reigns and lead?” This is where we get the story of Antony and Cleopatra and the beginning of…

Julius Caesar Assassination Painting

Caesar’s Reign and Fall

<== Previous Lesson Read “Julius Caesar” in Book of the Ancient Romans from pages 243-259. Continue to record events on your Caesar timeline. It will be due on Friday. Some of the most famous events in all of Roman history take place in this chapter. The burning of the Library…

The First Triumvirate

<== Previous Lesson Read “The Struggle Between Pompey and Caesar” in Book of the Ancient Romans from pages 224-242. Fill in dates regarding Caesar on your timeline and give me your impression of the other two men of the triumvirate in the comments below. Next Lesson ==>

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Julius Caesar Timeline

<== Previous Lesson [responsivevoice_button] This week, we will be looking at the rise, reign, and fall of Julius Caesar. I’d like you to make a timeline of important events in Caesar’s life. There should be at least twelve entries on this timeline. This timeline can be completed through the week…