The Roman Empire and Rise of Monotheism
Mr. Drake
World History Assignment Sheet, E-Block
date due
assignment
Thurs., 9/15
Read Chapter 6-2, “From Republic to Empire,” pp. 171-176 and take notes.
Fri., 9/16
Read Chapter 6-3, “Roman Society and Culture,” pp. 177-182 and take notes.
Wed., 9/21
Quick Quiz on Rome
Thurs., 9/22
Read Chapter 2-3, “The Hebrews and Judaism,” pp. 45-49 and take notes. Also
actively read the handout: “Hebrews” and write a one paragraph response to the
question: “What made Judaism so revolutionary?”
Fri., 9/23
Read and take notes on Chapter 6-4, “The Rise of Christianity,” pp. 183-187.
Wed., 9/26
Test on Rome and the Rise of Monotheism
Fri., 9/30
Thesis statement for Monotheism essay due.
Thurs., 10/6
Outline of essay on Monotheism due.
Wed., 10/12
Final draft of essay due at the beginning of class.
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By the time we have finished this unit you should be able to answer the following questions.
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How did geography contribute to the success of Rome as a civilization?
What factors led Rome to abandon its republican government and become an Empire?
What made the Pax Romana such an extraordinary time in history?
What was revolutionary about the “new” religion of Judaism?
What were the major beliefs of Judaism and Christianity?
What place did Jews and Christians have in the Roman Empire?
What led to the spread of Christianity? Why did it spread while Judaism did not?
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By the time we have finished this unit you should be able to locate the following places or geographical
features on a map.
Rome
Jerusalem
Alexandria
Byzantium
Britain
Gaul
Greece
Asia Minor
Mediterranean Sea
Tiber River
Alps
Danube River
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By the time we have finished this unit you will be an expert on the following terms.
Rome:
republic
empire
patricians/plebians
gravitas
forum
Law of the Twelve Tables
First Triumvirate
Augustus
Pax Romana
paterfamilias
Ptolemy
aqueducts
Roman architecture
civil service
denarius
Judaism:
Hebrews
Abraham
Covenant
Torah
Exodus
Moses
10 Commandments
Kingdom of Israel
monotheism
ethical monotheism
Christianity:
Messiah
Jesus of Nazareth
disciples
Sermon on Mount
Parable of the Good Samaritan
New Testament
crucifixion
resurrection
12 apostles
Paul of Tarsus
martyrs
Emperor Constantine
Eucharist/Last Supper
pope
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