1. PROMPTS Western Civilization Updated: 04-09-10Unit: Rome

2. Please respond to each of the following prompts in 4-6 complete and detailed sentences. 1)How would you best describe the geo- cultural background of Italy and Romans ? 2)What do you think of historian Livy s views of Rome in his work, The Early History of Rome? What is the essence of his observations? 3)What cultural background may have influenced the development of society in Rome? Use evidence from the reading to support your viewpoints Reading: Beginnings of Rome Team Prompts

3. Please respond to each of the following prompts in 4-6 complete and detailed sentences. Compare and Contrast each of the following Roman Cultural Characteristics with their respective versions in the U.S. today. Cite & discuss at least three similarities and three differences for each item below. Include a general statement/assessment re. influence. 1) Aqueducts 2) Coliseum 3) Housing 4) Roads Reading: Roman Culture Team Prompts

4. Please respond to each of the following prompts in 4-6 complete and detailed sentences. 1) Identify & discuss four + critical features/ characteristics of Latin. 2) Why did Latin influence the linguistic development in so many other regions? Please cite four + additional examples of linguistic diffusion in world history. Use evidence from the reading to support your viewpoints Reading: Roman Language & Literature Team Prompts

5. Please respond to each of the following prompts in 4-6 complete and detailed sentences. 1) Discuss the Twelve Tables…make some general assessments, and choose three to reflect on specifically. 2) Evaluate the structure, relationships and effectiveness of the Offices of Imperial Rome. Use evidence from the reading to support your viewpoints Reading: Roman Government Team Prompts

6. Please respond to each of the following prompts in 4-6 complete and detailed sentences/bulleted entries. 1) As a team, choose and discuss the four (4) most essential/elemental characteristics of Gladiators, and explain why you chose those for as examples of Gladiatorial essence. 2)Analyze the extent to which the Gladiator culture may or may not still exist in the world today. In either case, provide four (4) specific and detailed examples of similarities &/or differences, with solid, logical justification. Use evidence from the reading to support your viewpoints. Reading: Roman Gladiators Team Prompts