UNIT 3: Roman Civilization

Mr. A. Wittmann, Earl Haig S.S.

Specific Expectations (2016 Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 12 Classical Studies & International Languages, p.94-107)

C1.1 Chronology: identify key events and periods in classical history and locate them within a chronological framework

C1.2 Political and Socio-economic Structures: analyse and describe the political and socioeconomic structures associated with different periods and societies in the classical world, including the degree to which they exemplified concepts of social justice, equity, and diversity (e.g., define the concept of the “barbarian” in ancient

C2.1 Topography and Settlement: identify key topographical features in the ancient Mediterranean world

C2.2 Human Responses to Geography: describe ways in which humans interacted with physical geography to shape the environment to their needs and aspirations in classical times

C3.1 Historical and Geographical Terminology: identify historical, political, legal, and geographical words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

C4.1 Investigating Connections: describe ways in which ancient Greek and Roman actions, events, institutions, and processes influenced other ancient societies and later cultures

Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which knowledge of Greek and Roman history and geography relates to and enhances their understanding of political, social, and economic events and issues in other cultures, including in modern times

D1.1 Philosophical Theories: identify key philosophical figures and theories in the classical world, and describe various ways in which they influenced their societies

D1.2 Scientific Inquiry: demonstrate an understanding of the nature and importance of scientific inquiry in the classical world

D2.1 Characteristics of Classical Religions: identify classical religions, religious practices, and religious institutions, and demonstrate an understanding of their significance for their adherents

D2.2 Relationships among Religions of the Ancient World: analyse ways in which classical religions and other religions of the ancient world influenced one another

D3.1 Philosophical, Scientific, and Religious Terminology: identify philosophical, scientific, and religious words, phrases, and terms in English derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

D4.2 Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which their knowledge of classical philosophy, scientific inquiry, and religion relates to and enhances their understanding of developments in these and other fields, from classical times to the present

E1.1 Archaeological History: describe important discoveries in the history of archaeological investigations of classical sites and their significance for our understanding of classical cultures

E1.2 Archaeological Practices: describe past and contemporary practices used in archaeological investigations of classical sites

E1.3 Archaeological Issues: identify and explain practical and ethical issues arising from archaeological investigations of classical sites

E1.4 Art and Architecture: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the periods, styles, and media of classical art and architecture

E2.1 Social Organization and Customs: use information about ancient Greek and Roman material culture to make inferences about the social organization and customs of classical cultures

E2.2 Technology and Material Culture: use evidence from architectural structures and archaeological finds to make inferences about the technological capabilities of classical societies, including in fields such as engineering transportation, war, and agriculture

E3.1 Material Culture Terminology: identify English words, phrases, and terms related to material culture that are derived from ancient Greek and Latin and use them correctly

E4.1 Investigating Connections: identify and describe aspects of classical material culture that influenced or that are reflected in other ancient societies and later cultures

E4.2 Reflecting on Connections: describe ways in which their knowledge of classical material culture relates to and enhances their understanding of other cultures and fields of human activity from classical times to the present

Week 1: 04.29 - 05.03

CLASSWORK:

CAMBRIDGE LATIN COURSE, STAGE 1 (word order)

Reading: Caecilius et al. (p.10-16)
Practice Sentences (p.2-3)
About the Language (p.8)
CD Reading: Cerberus (p.7)

CAMBRIDGE LATIN COURSE, STAGE 2 (nominative & accusative case)

Practice Sentences (p.20-23)
About the Language (p.26)
CD Reading: in tricliniō (p.25)

CAMBRIDGE LATIN COURSE, STAGE 3 (1st, 2nd, 3rd declension)

Practice Sentences pictor, tonsor (p.37-38)
About the Language (p.41)
CD Reading: venalicus (p.40)

CAMBRIDGE LATIN COURSE, STAGE 4 (1st & 2nd person singular)

Practice Sentences (p.52-58)
About the Language (p.59)
CD Reading: in basilica (p.58)

HOMEWORK:

Stage 2: Practicing the Language Part A-D (0:53-1:16 or p.27-28)
Stage 2: Reading: Daily Life (1:17-1:35 or p.30-32)
Stage 3: Practicing the Language Part A-C (0:30-0:33 or p.42)
Stage 3: Reading: Town of Pompeii (0:38-1:07 or p.43-48)
Stage 4: Written Translation: Hermogenes (0:26-0:28 or p.57)
Stage 4: Practicing the Language Part A-D (0:41-0:47 or p.60)
Stage 4: Reading: The Forum (0:53-1:15 or p.62-66)
Stage 4: Word Study (1:16-1:30 or p.67)

CLC St.1-12 Language Info.mov

CLC: Language & Vocabulary Info Video

CLC Unit 1, Stage.1-4.pdf

CLC Stage 1-4

Book

CLC St.1.mov

CLC: Stage 1

Video

CLC St.2.mov

CLC: Stage 2

Video

CLC St.3.mov

CLC: Stage 3

Video

CLC St.4.mov

CLC: Stage 4

Video

2 Stage 1_ Cerberus.mp3

CD Reading: Cerberus (p.7)

4 Stage 2_ In Triclinio.mp3

CD Reading: in tricliniō (p.25)

5 Stage 3_ Venalicius.mp3

CD Reading: venalicus (p.40)

7 Stage 4_ In Basilica.mp3

CD Reading: in basilica (p.58)

CLC U1 Stage 1 to 4 answer keys.pdf

Homework Answer Key

Week 2: 05.06 - 05.10

CLASSWORK:

Origins of Rome lecture
Roman Republic lecture
Punic Wars lecture
Roman Society During the Late Republic Lecture

HOMEWORK:

Video: Etruscans: Italian Civilization Before Ancient Rome
Video: Conflict of the Orders
Video: Destruction of Carthage

REVIEW QUESTION:

Within the context of Roman republic’s geographical location, government structure, and military strategy of appeasement, how was Rome able gain and maintain dominance over and the Mediterranean world?

1. Origins of Rome.pdf

Lecture: Origins of Rome

2. Roman Republic.pdf

Lecture: Roman Republic

3. Punic Wars.pdf

Lecture: Punic Wars

4. Roman Society during the Late Republic.pdf

Lecture: Roman Society During the Late Republic

Video: Etruscans: Italian Civilization Before Ancient Rome

Conflict of the Orders

Video: Destruction of Carthage

Week 3: 05.13 - 05.17

CLASSWORK:

Expansion of the Republic Lecture
Julius Caesar & the Rise of the Empire lecture
Augustus lecture
Julio-Claudian & Flavian Dynasties lecture

HOMEWORK:

Video: Who were the Parthians
Video: The Roman Army

REVIEW QUESTION:

How did the "Struggle of the Orders" lead to the decline of the Roman republic and the rise of the Roman Empire?

5. Expansion of the Republic.pdf

Lecture: Expansion of the Republic

6. Julius Caesar & the Rise of the Empire.pdf

Lecture: Julius Caesar & the Rise of the Empire

7. Augustus.pdf

Lecture: Augustus

8. Julio-Claudian & Flavian Dynasties.pdf

Lecture: Julio-Claudian & Flavian Dynasties

Video: Who were the Parthians

Video: Roman Army

Week 4:

CLASSWORK:

Nerva-Antonine Dynasty, The 5 Good Emperors lecture
UNIT 2 TEST

HOMEWORK:

Video: How Roman trade with India made the Empire Rich
Video: Roman-Chinese Relations and Contacts
Video: Germania
Video: Sassanid Persian Empire
Read Urbanism and the division of labour in the Roman Empire

REVIEW QUESTION:

What was the impact of the development and of Roman cement, brick and mortar masonry, and concrete?
Discuss, using 3 examples, how Rome was a multicultural empire?

Unit 3 Test Outline :

Brightspace online open book quiz

1st Day: Part A. Roman Empire Map from the Charts & Maps page (K/U)

Part B. Translate the Latin passage from CLC ST. 4 (A)

2nd Day: Part C. Write a minimum 200-400 word reflection response for one of the following questions (C)...

Part D. Write a minimum 200-400 word reflection response for one of the following questions (T/I)...

9. Nerva–Antonine Dyansty.pdf

Lecture: Nerva-Antonine Dynasty, The 5 Good Emperors

Video: How Roman trade with India made the Empire Rich

Video: Roman-Chinese Relations and Contacts

Video: Germania

Video: Sassanid Persian Empire

Urbanism and the division of labour in the Roman Empire.pdf

Urbanism and the division of labour in the Roman Empire

Week 5: 06.03 - 06.07

IN-CLASS SUMMATIVE ASSIGNMENT: LATE ROMAN EMPIRE PRESENTATION

Instructions:

Each student will complete a 5-10 minute presentation.
Only use PowerPoint or Google Slides!!!
Below, you will find some videos you may include.
You will create and present a slide show, to teach the class your assigned topic, which you will share with the class.
The slide show must include images, maps, family trees, videos and text.
Provide a bibliography of all resources used.
Provide 2 multiple choice questions and 1 reflection questions based on your presentation.
Share your slides with the class in the classroom stream

Topics:

Presentation 1: Severan (African) Dynasty (193-235): Septimius Severus & Caracalla

Outline the people, events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 2: Severan (African) Dynasty (193-235): Geta & Macrinus

Outline the people, events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 3: Severan (African) Dynasty (193-235): Elagabalus & Alexander Severus

Outline the people, events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 4: Arsacid Parthian Empire (247BC to 224) Part 1

Outline origins, culture and religion of the Parthian Empire

Presentation 5: Arsacid Parthian Empire (247BC to 224) Part 2

Outline relations and interactions with the Roman Empire & other places

Presentation 6: Sasanian Neo-Persian Empire (224 to 651) Part 1

Outline origins, culture and religion of the Sasanian Neo-Persian Empire

Presentation 7: Sasanian Neo-Persian Empire (224 to 651) Part 2

Outline relations and interactions with the Roman Empire & other places

Presentation 8: Emperors of the Crisis of the Third Century (235-284) Part 1

Outline the causes: problems of succession and civil war, natural disasters, foreign invasions

Presentation 9: Emperors of the Crisis of the Third Century (235-284) Part 2

Outline the economic impact: breakdown of the internal trade network, increased militarization

Presentation 10: Diocletian & the Tetrarchy (284-305)

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 11: The Tetrarchy (302-325)

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 12: Rise & Popularity of Magna Mater Part 1

Outline origins, beliefs, influence on Christianity

Presentation 13: Rise & Popularity of Magna Mater Part 2

Outline political/social/cultural effects on the empire

Presentation 14: Rise & Popularity of Mithraism Part 1

Outline origins, beliefs, influence on Christianity

Presentation 15: Rise & Popularity of Mithraism Part 2

Outline political/social/cultural effects on the empire

Presentation 16: Rise & Popularity of Christianity Part 1

Outline origins, beliefs, influences

Presentation 17: Rise & Popularity of Christianity Part 2

Outline political/social/cultural effects on the empire

Presentation 18: Constantine the Great & his Successors (306-337)

Outline the people, events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 19: Legalization of Christianity

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic effects

Presentation 20: The Rise of Constantinople

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments

Presentation 21: The Germans (Vandals, Goths & Visigoths) Part 1

Outline origins, culture and religion of the Vandals, Goths & Visigoths

Presentation 22: The Germans (Vandals, Goths & Visigoths) Part 2

Outline relations and interactions with the Roman Empire

Presentation 23: The Huns Part 1

Outline origins, culture and religion of the Huns

Presentation 24: The Huns Part 2

Outline relations and interactions with the Roman Empire

Presentation 25: Brief Timeline of the Fall of the Western Empire (300-500)

Outline people and events

Presentation 26: Underlying Causes of the Fall of the Western Empire (300-500)

Outline various possible causes

Presentation 27: The Eastern Empire (aka Byzantine Empire) Part 1

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments from 337 to 518

Presentation 28: The Eastern Empire (aka Byzantine Empire) Part 2

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments from 518 to 717

Presentation 29: The Eastern Empire (aka Byzantine Empire) Part 3

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments from 718 to 1081

Presentation 30: The Decline and Fall of Constantinople

Outline people and events & cultural, political, military, economic developments from 1081 to 1453

Making Scheme:

A. Knowledge & understanding

Presented in class and on time and posted in Brightspace on time
How well, accurate and in depth you present the material; summarize the people and events of the time

Incomplete 0 Needs Improvement 5 Satisfactory 6 or 7 Good 8 or 9 Excellent 9.5 or 10

B. Communication

Presented in class and on time and posted in Brightspace on time
How well you use text, images, videos and maps in your presentation to teach the topics.

Incomplete 0 Needs Improvement 5 Satisfactory 6 or 7 Good 8 or 9 Excellent 9.5 or 10

C. Thinking & inquiry

Presented in class and on time and posted in Brightspace on time
The quality of your sources and how well you cited them and the quality of your 5 multiple choice questions and 2 reflection questions

Incomplete 0 Needs Improvement 5 Satisfactory 6 or 7 Good 8 or 9 Excellent 9.5 or 10

D. Application

Presented in class and on time and posted in Brightspace on time
How well identify the cultural, political, military, economic developments of the time and discuss the impact of these on the future centuries

Incomplete 0 Needs Improvement 5 Satisfactory 6 or 7 Good 8 or 9 Excellent 9.5 or 10

Roman Empire Sign-up Sheet

Week 6:

CLASSWORK:

Work on summative