Friday, June 3, 2011
6-3-11
Today in class we went over our tests on the rise and fall of the Roman empire. Then we watched a short video about the Asian carp from Ohio that jump up to ten feet in the air. Monday will be our last class since we don't have it on Tuesdays. We should be reviewing for our final then which will be on Wednesday on Guns, Germs, and Steel, Papua New Guinea, Greece, and Rome.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
6-2-11
Today we took our test on the rise and fall of the Roman empire. The class average was around an 83% so we all did pretty well. With the extra credit, I got an A on the test. For the remaining time in class we just watched videos from Monte Python which was really random. There's only 2 more classes left for this year before the final exam so we are going to use that class time to review.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
6-1-11
Since our test was postponed we spent today's class reviewing our notes and worksheets. Our test will now be tomorrow, June 2nd on the rise and fall of Rome's empire. Then on Friday and Monday we will just be reviewing for the final, which will be next week.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
5-26 and 5-27
I was not in Western Civ class either of these days. According to Mr. Schick, they completed and reviewed a worksheet which will be useful for a quiz or test on Wednesday, June 1st. Since their is no school on Monday due to Memorial Day and our section doesn't meet on Tuesdays, our next class will be on Wednesday. So I need to get notes from another student so I can do well on the quiz.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
5-25-11
(B.) Diocletian and (C.) Constantine were Rome's greatest emperors because they saved it by helping it survive for another 200 years.
(D.) Eastern Empire- the Greek-speaking half of Rome with the most great cities and trade centers and they were wealthier as well.
(E.) Western Empire- the Latin-speaking half of Rome that was not nearly as successful as the eastern empire.
(G.) Edict of Milan- the statement made by Constantine that granted freedom of religion to Christians.
(H.) Constantinople- the name of the city of Constantine.
(J.) Huns- a Germanic tribe that advanced against Rome in 452 A.D.
(M.) Attila- the leader of the Huns who made them more dangerous than ever.
(N.) Leo I- the first truly powerful Pope of Rome.
1. The economic problems that the empire faced in the 3rd century were disrupted trade, drained gold and silver, and meager harvests.
2. By the 3rd century, Rome's army had changed since the days of the republic by the soldiers fighting strictly for money and not patriotism.
3. (a.) The important religious change that Constantine brought about in the empire was that he accepted Christianity. (b.) The political change he brought was that he founded a new capital.
4. (a.) Germanic tribes invaded the empire in the 400s because it was still widely regarded as the center of civilization.
(b.) The empire was unable to drive the invaders out because a traitor opened up the gates of Rome.
5. (a.) Three reasons why Diocletian should be considered a successful emperor are he improved administration by dividing the empire into the Greek-speaking east and the Latin-speaking west, he used price and and wage controls to beat inflation, and he secured the boundaries of the empire.
(b.) However, he might be considered a failure because his plans for the succession failed, wages for new troops added to the already crushing load of taxes, and price controls failed.
(D.) Eastern Empire- the Greek-speaking half of Rome with the most great cities and trade centers and they were wealthier as well.
(E.) Western Empire- the Latin-speaking half of Rome that was not nearly as successful as the eastern empire.
(G.) Edict of Milan- the statement made by Constantine that granted freedom of religion to Christians.
(H.) Constantinople- the name of the city of Constantine.
(J.) Huns- a Germanic tribe that advanced against Rome in 452 A.D.
(M.) Attila- the leader of the Huns who made them more dangerous than ever.
(N.) Leo I- the first truly powerful Pope of Rome.
1. The economic problems that the empire faced in the 3rd century were disrupted trade, drained gold and silver, and meager harvests.
2. By the 3rd century, Rome's army had changed since the days of the republic by the soldiers fighting strictly for money and not patriotism.
3. (a.) The important religious change that Constantine brought about in the empire was that he accepted Christianity. (b.) The political change he brought was that he founded a new capital.
4. (a.) Germanic tribes invaded the empire in the 400s because it was still widely regarded as the center of civilization.
(b.) The empire was unable to drive the invaders out because a traitor opened up the gates of Rome.
5. (a.) Three reasons why Diocletian should be considered a successful emperor are he improved administration by dividing the empire into the Greek-speaking east and the Latin-speaking west, he used price and and wage controls to beat inflation, and he secured the boundaries of the empire.
(b.) However, he might be considered a failure because his plans for the succession failed, wages for new troops added to the already crushing load of taxes, and price controls failed.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
5-20, 5-23, and 5-24 2011
On Friday Mr. Schick wasn't there, but we got to use all of class to work on our essay papers about the Roman empire and Roman republic. Yesterday, on Monday Mr. Schick took a look at our first drafts and let us work on our papers some more. There is no class today since it's a Tuesday, but our final copy of our essays are due tomorrow.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
5-19-11
Today we took our test on Roman empire. Before that we were allowed to study for a little bit and then finished our tests by the end of the 1st mod. Then for the 2nd mod Mr. Schick let us work on our new project. The new project will be a 500 word paper on the differences of the Roman empire and the Roman republic. We will also have a lot of time to work on it tomorrow in class. The paper will be due on Monday, May 23rd.
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