Bellringer 9/26/13
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HAVE YOUR HOMEWORK FACE UP ON
YOUR DESK. DO IT NOW.
Turn to page 127. Read the last paragraph
under “Tyrants Seize Power”
What is a tyrant (in ancient
times)?
What meaning does the word
“tyrant” carry today?
Why would tyrants set up
building programs?
To NOT lose your
points, within 10
seconds after the
bell you should:
•Be SITTING in your
assigned seat
•Silent
•Have your pink
bellringer sheet OUT
•Be COMPLETING
your bellringer
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TODAY’S MENU 9/26/13
 You will be able to:
1. Define and describe the role of a
tyrant
2. Review the battle of Thermopylae
and the Persian Wars.
3. Read the 5.3 Summary and answer
main idea questions. (partners)
4. Read 5.3 in the textbook and
answer detail questions. (partners)
Where in the world is……..?
Athens and the Acropolis
Ancient Greece 2000 – 700 B.C.E.
Ancient Greece 725 – 429 B.C.E.
MONARCH
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What can you infer about the word
monarch from the pictures below?
Synonyms:
- Sovereign
- Emperor
- King/Queen
- Ruler
- Chief of State
Antonyms:
- Worker - Servant
- Subject - Subordinate
(Noun) “Rule by one”;
Hereditary head of state
MONARCH
Take a moment to write a
sentence using the word monarch.
Make it a “beefy” sentence.
The following is not a good sentence:
America does not have a monarch.
Now draw a picture that describes the word.
4 BOX NOTES
•Ruled by the nobility (rich,
landowning men that come
from a high ranking family)
•Means “rule by a few”
•Based on wealth, social status,
and ABILITY (unlike Aristocracy)
•The “few” control the military
•Monarchy = “rule by one”
•King rules and hold ALL or MOST of
the power
•The king makes laws, enforces
laws, and interprets laws
•The right to rule is usually tied to
religion.
•Democracy = “rule by men”
•EVERY citizen votes on EVERY
issue
•Power is equally shared amongst
ALL citizens
Low key…If I bring in
two boxes of Kleenex
I can get 30 points of
extra credit.
5.3 Guided Reading
Rules
• Every time I hear you talk
about something off topic,
you will lose 3 points off of
the assignment.
• You may only speak to
your partner. Every time
you don’t, minus 5pts.
• You must finish the
posters, chapter summary
and, the 5.3 Guided
13
Reading.