Week 3:
The Classical Age
Review
Lesson 4: The AmericasL.G.1: I can describe the major developments of the Maya and Aztec civilizations. L.G.2: I can describe the major developments of Inca civilization.L.G.3: I can examine the cultures that developed in different geographic regions of North America.
Lesson 5: Classical GreeceL.G.1: I can explain how democracy and other forms of government developed in Ancient Greece.L.G.2: I can analyze the political and ethical ideas developed by ancient Greek philosophers.L.G.3: I can explain how Alexander the Great built and extensive empire and describe the empire's cultural impact.
Lesson 6: Rome and the Origins of Christianity L.G.1: I can analyze the history and nature of the Roman Republic.L.G.2: I can trace the rise and decline of the Roman Empire.L.G.3: I can describe the major achievements of Roman civilization.L.G.4: I can describe the origins and teachings of early Christianity.
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Polis
- Monarchy
- Aristocracy
- Democracy
- Republic
- Patrician / Plebeian
- Imperialism
- Aqueduct
- Messiah
- Martyr
MW03 | Notes
Monday: Labor Day
No School TodayOpener: Relax | You Do Not Have School Today
We are celebrating Labor Day.
Lesson: Understand The Holiday | Labor Day
If you would like to learn more about Labor Day, I have provided a link to the U.S. Department of Labor's summary of the history of Labor Day. 🔗
Closing: Celebration | Labor Day
On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.
Knowing that you get today off due to Grover Cleveland, consider your favorite thing about Cleveland. It does not have to be the president, you could also be thankful for Cleveland, Ohio.
MW03.1 [ Document Reader ] The Americas 
Codex Mendoza (c. 1521)
Tuesday: The Americas
Opener: Image Analysis | Aztec Society and the Codex Mendoza
What do you think it was like living in the Aztec civilization based on the Codex Mendoza? Consider:
the importance of animals
the nature of warfare
evidence of social stratification
Lesson: The Americas
Notes | The Americas
(Extension) Source Reader | The Americas - Use the sources to answer the following question(s):
Compare the cultural, political, and economic developments of the Aztec and Inca empires.
Identify the role that geography played in the development of distinct American civilizations.
Explain the consequences of European colonization of the Americas.
Closing: Personal Preference | Living Spaces
If you had to live in America before 1492 where would you choose to live and why?
Resources | The Maya, Aztec, and Inca
Diogenes Sitting in His Tub by Jean-Leon Gerome (1860 CE)
Wednesday: Greece
Opener: Philosophy | Know Thyself
"Know thyself" is an ancient concept going back much further than Socrates and is at the root of much of philosophy. With that in mind, what are the most important things to learn about one's self or is all self-knowledge equal?
Lesson: Ancient Greece
Notes | Ancient Greece
(Extension) Questions to Consider
How did geography influence the development of the Greek civilization?
What was the legacy of ancient Greece?
How did Alexander the Great contribute to the spread of Greek culture?
Closing: Great Race | The Greek Gods of Hades
Identify the Greek gods based on the artwork from the Hades videogame.
Resources | The Greek Civilization
Laocoon and His Sons (c. 170-150 BCE)
Thursday: Rome
Opener: Vocabulary Quiz | The Classical Age
Complete the vocabulary quiz based on the words from this week's readings. In the event that you did not do well you are welcome to earn the points back by submitting definitions for the vocabulary terms using the Frayer Model (click for example).
Lesson: Ancient Rome
Notes | Ancient Rome
(Extension) Questions to Consider
How did Roman governance change over time from 800 BC to 476 CE? [GOV]
What was the legacy of the Roman Empire? [GOV | CDI | TEC]
What was the relationship of the Roman Empire and Christianity during the period 4 BC to 313 CE? [CDI]
Great Race | Origins of Belief Systems Map
Identify the correct religions associated with the locations on the map
Resources | The Roman Empire
Friday: The Roman Empire and Christianity
Opener: Philosophy | Religion and Morality
Without religion would people be less, equally, or more corrupt?
Lesson: Primary Source Analysis | The Roman Empire and Christianity
Complete The Roman Empire and Christianity - RLH worksheet
(Extension) Crash Course World History | Episode 11: Christianity from Judaism to Constantine 🔗
Closing: Investigating Bias | Rome and Christianity
Why should readers be extra careful when reading Roman sources about Christianity?
Do you think modern authors have similar biases when discussing populations that are different from their own?
Resources | Introduction to the Abrahamic Faiths
[ YouTube ] CCWH 1.9 - The Silk Road
[ YouTube ] CCWH 1.5 - The Persians and Greeks
