Bell Work: Please pick up the handouts on the
back table. Use the first 10 minutes of class to
complete the Matching Trios worksheet (front
side only). You may work with a partner
and/or use your notes/review book.
Bell Work: Matching Trios Essential Question:
What periodization should
WoD  apology
Comparison: Rome vs. Han historians use for the
classical era?
Silk Road Video
Compare and Contrast
Essay Evaluation
Foundations Unit Review
Homework: Study for Unit
1 and 2 Test
apology – a speech expressing regret for a
fault or offense
[pronunciation]
(apo “away” + log “speech”)
Many people don’t realize that after the Battles of Lexington
and Concord, the American Continental Congress did not
immediately issue the Declaration of Independence, but
rather issued the Olive Branch Petition– essentially an
apology to the King for the actions of the Massachusetts
minutemen. Their hopes to avoid war fell on deaf ears,
however, as the king declared all those in support of the
insurrection were traitors.
Click on the Olive Branch Petition to learn more about
this little known letter of apology and its aftermath.
(Read Aloud)
Thursday, January 28th, Block 1
Roman Empire vs. Han China
Sample 3C
There is no valid thesis because the essay
attempts to show a difference between Han and
Rome in terms of the Roman Republic, which is
outside the time period. The essay only
addresses similarities, not valid differences. The
evidence is sufficient for the Han, but the only
valid piece of evidence for Rome is the
statement that “He [Augustus] defeated
Cleopatra and Mark Anthony making sure that
Rome is politically secured.” Most of the Roman
evidence is prior to 31 BCE and therefore did not
earn credit. The essay has a valid direct
comparison in the fourth paragraph: “The size of
both empires was an issue that led to leaders
ultimately losing political control of both
empires.”
Sample 3B
This essay contains a valid thesis in the first
paragraph and addresses both similarities and
differences. There is sufficient evidence for both the
Mauryan/Gupta and the Han empires. The direct
comparison is found in the second paragraph:
“Hand China and Maurya Gupta [sic] both
consolidated their power through military buildup.”
The essay attempts analysis in the next to the last
paragraph but only analyzes the Han: “Due to their
lack of a devout religion, China was able to
assimilate the Huns when they began to invade
China.” There is no analysis of a comparison of Han
and Mauryan/Gupta methods of political control.
A Thematic Review
Syncretism in the Hellenistic Empire
Peloponnesian Wars Cause and Effect
The Persian Wars
Spread of Religions (Buddhism/Christianity)
Barbarian Invasions in Rome / Han China /
Gupta India
Bantu and Aryan Migrations
Royal Road / Appian Way / Silk Roads
Mediterranean Trade
Neolithic Revolution Impacts
Mesopotamia  City-States to Empire
Greek poleis political development
Rome  Republic to Empire
China  Mandate of Heaven, Legalism,
Confucianism
Gender equality and rights over time
Treatment of Buddhists and Christians
Changes in Gender Equality (Sati, Isolation,
Patriarchy)
Scholar-Gentry / Scribes
Patricians vs. Plebeians
Hoplites vs. Helots
Hindu Caste System
Impact of Agriculture
Weaponry  Composite Bow, Chariot, Iron
Weapons, etc.
Roman Engineering  Concrete, Arches,
Aqueducts
Domestication
Writing Systems (cuneiform, hieroglyphics,
Linear B, etc.)
Cultural Syncretism
Greek Comedy and Tragedy, Philosophy
Papyrus and Mummification
Monumental Architecture (Ziggurats, Coliseum,
Stupas, etc.)
City-States
Law Codes (Hammurabi, Egypt?)
Legalism vs. Confucianism
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
Republic vs. Empire
Mandate of Heaven