HOMEWORK 8/24/2011 Roman Buildings are the Best Thank the Greeks for Draw a poster on white paper promoting one of those achievements. Color! Use your notes from yesterday! On the back. Give examples of how your achievement has influenced the modern world. Ex. Many buildings are built in the Greek and Roman style. Roman Buildings are the Best Thank the Greeks for Columns and Open Spaces!

Bellwork #7 8/23/10 COPY THE QUESTION! USE YESTERDAYS PORTFOLIO WORK TO HELP YOU! _____________________ was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity.

Bellwork goes back in your group folder Pass up your homework Pass up your ROMAN EMPIRE map You may use your Cornell Notes on the Quiz

Strengths of Rome Rome’s Contributions Christianity in Rome Weaknesses of Rome

Rome’s Contributions Law Engineering Architecture Art

Rome’s Contributions Law Engineering Architecture Art Displayed laws for all to see Prevented unfairness Rights and duties of citizens

Rome’s Contributions Law Engineering Architecture Art Displayed laws for all to see Prevented unfairness Rights and duties of citizens Roads, aqueducts, bridges, stadiums

Rome’s Contributions Law Engineering Architecture Art Displayed laws for all to see Prevented unfairness Rights and duties of citizens Roads, aqueducts, bridges, stadiums Copied Greek style Columns & open spaces Strong buildings

Rome’s Contributions Law Engineering Architecture Art Displayed laws for all to see Prevented unfairness Rights and duties of citizens Roads, aqueducts, bridges, stadiums Copied Greek style Columns & open spaces Strong buildings Realistic statues Lifelike portraits

ROMAN Strengths of Rome Christianity in Rome Weaknesses of Rome

Assignment #1: on your portfolio. Copy out the word “Roman” going down: Let’s try to use our notes to describe the Roman Empire. DRAW A PICTURE TO DECORATE YOUR POEM (SOMETHING ABOUT ROME) ROMAN editerranean Sea

Planner 8/22/11 – 8/26/11 8/22 HW: Interactive Reader 7-8 Date Homework Reminders 8/22 HW: Interactive Reader 7-8 Study for Quiz 8/23 HW: Acrostic Poem Cornell Notes Quiz Today! 8/24 HW: Finish Postcard Map Quiz #2 Today! 8/25 HW: Cornell Notes Summary and Standards Review Book 8/26 HW: None Quick Quiz Today!

Bell work, Wednesday 8-18-10 Bellwork #6 8/22/11 Copy the Question! Why did the Romans display laws in public? Bell work, Wednesday 8-18-10

Strength and Weaknesses of Rome Mrs. Lowell

Strengths of Rome Christianity in Rome Weaknesses of Rome

Christianity in Rome Christianity spreads after the death of Jesus Romans try to stop the spread Later, the emperor Constantine becomes Christian By the 300s, most of the Empire was Christian

Strengths of Rome Romans controlled all trade in the Mediterranean Sea

Strengths of Rome Large, powerful army

Strengths of Rome Citizenship kept Rome strong

Strengths of Rome The Romans spread Christianity to new places

Weaknesses of Rome 1. Diseases killed many people

Weaknesses of Rome 2. Barbarians repeatedly invaded Rome

Weaknesses of Rome 3. The Empire was too big to control

Weaknesses of Rome 4. High taxes caused people to leave the cities, decreasing the population