Religion in the Roman Empire Group Presentations

Directions You and your group will be assigned a topicYou and your group will be assigned a topic Each member will be given a role in the group, and will be responsible for completing their tasks.Each member will be given a role in the group, and will be responsible for completing their tasks. Together you will research the topic and pick out the most important information.Together you will research the topic and pick out the most important information. As a group, you will put together and present your findings on your topic.As a group, you will put together and present your findings on your topic.

Topic 1: Roman Methodology I What is Roman Methodology?What is Roman Methodology? Create a listing of the major gods and goddesses in Roman mythology.Create a listing of the major gods and goddesses in Roman mythology. Describe the similarities and differences between the mythological Roman Gods and Greek gods and mythology.Describe the similarities and differences between the mythological Roman Gods and Greek gods and mythology. Create a graphic organizer or visual that illustrates these similarities and differences for your classmates.Create a graphic organizer or visual that illustrates these similarities and differences for your classmates.

Topic 2: Roman Mythology II Using at least one of the major Roman gods or goddesses, write a myth that explains an unknown that still puzzles the scientists of today.Using at least one of the major Roman gods or goddesses, write a myth that explains an unknown that still puzzles the scientists of today. Be sure the myth contains all of the key elements of a story (plot, setting, characterization, etc.) and follows a format similar to traditional Roman myths.Be sure the myth contains all of the key elements of a story (plot, setting, characterization, etc.) and follows a format similar to traditional Roman myths. Be prepared to share your story with the class.Be prepared to share your story with the class.

Topic 3: Roman Holidays and Observances What religious festivals and celebrations did the ancient Romans observe?What religious festivals and celebrations did the ancient Romans observe? Choose one to concentrate on and create a display or demonstration that illustrates some of the important aspects of the festival/celebrationChoose one to concentrate on and create a display or demonstration that illustrates some of the important aspects of the festival/celebration Explain its religious significanceExplain its religious significance

Topic 4: Religion in the Roman Home Roman households believed in household and family spirits and often made dinnertime offerings to those spirits. Please summarize these customs.Roman households believed in household and family spirits and often made dinnertime offerings to those spirits. Please summarize these customs. Design a larium (shrine) similar to one that would have been present in a Roman homeDesign a larium (shrine) similar to one that would have been present in a Roman home Make a model or high quality color drawing of what this shrine might look like. Make a model or high quality color drawing of what this shrine might look like.

Topic 5: Jews in Roman Times How were Jews represented under Roman Law?How were Jews represented under Roman Law? What were Roman attitudes toward Jewish people?What were Roman attitudes toward Jewish people? Learn about how the rebellion in Judea changed the Jewish religion to change forever.Learn about how the rebellion in Judea changed the Jewish religion to change forever. Summarize the story of this rebellion and the changes that resulted from it by creating a multi-media presentation using software such as Power Point to tell the story of the rebellion, its key historical figures, and the changes that resulted from this historical event. The presentation should include pictures/photos along with a clear explanation of the story.Summarize the story of this rebellion and the changes that resulted from it by creating a multi-media presentation using software such as Power Point to tell the story of the rebellion, its key historical figures, and the changes that resulted from this historical event. The presentation should include pictures/photos along with a clear explanation of the story.

Topic 6: Early Christians I Jesus brought a message of hope to the masses of poor people in the Roman Empire. Discuss what Jesus told those he preached to and why the Roman leaders/government felt he should be condemned to death.Jesus brought a message of hope to the masses of poor people in the Roman Empire. Discuss what Jesus told those he preached to and why the Roman leaders/government felt he should be condemned to death. Use a flowchart or timeline of events to describe Jesus work, how the Romans made a martyr out of Jesus, and how these events caused the growth of Christianity.Use a flowchart or timeline of events to describe Jesus work, how the Romans made a martyr out of Jesus, and how these events caused the growth of Christianity.

Topic 7: Early Christians II Learn about Paul and his significant contributions to the spread of Christianity.Learn about Paul and his significant contributions to the spread of Christianity. Using a large map, chart the areas where Paul traveled and preached. Make note of major events in his life by marking them clearly on the map with specific signs or symbols.Using a large map, chart the areas where Paul traveled and preached. Make note of major events in his life by marking them clearly on the map with specific signs or symbols. Give your classmates a brief explanation of each significant event.Give your classmates a brief explanation of each significant event.

Group Roles Group Leader: this person will be in charge of making sure all tasks are completedGroup Leader: this person will be in charge of making sure all tasks are completed Information Holder: this person will be responsible for organizing all information that is gathered on the topicInformation Holder: this person will be responsible for organizing all information that is gathered on the topic Artist: this person will be in charge of coordinating the creative visual aspect of the presentationArtist: this person will be in charge of coordinating the creative visual aspect of the presentation Linguistic: this person will be in charge of heading the write up of the assignment.Linguistic: this person will be in charge of heading the write up of the assignment. Note: Although all group members have a role, everyone is responsible for working together and completing the project.Note: Although all group members have a role, everyone is responsible for working together and completing the project.