1. Seize the Day! 8/31 SAT WORD OF THE WEEK:
Remember – Seize the Days! Should go in the second section of your binder, and will be collected on Friday!
SAT WORD OF THE WEEK:
Solitude – the state of being alone
In the Seize the Day section of your binder:
copy down this word and definition,
WRITE A SENTENCE USING THIS WORD,
WRITE a synonym (word meaning the same) or antonym (word meaning the opposite).

2. Objective
Spartan Historians Will compare how geographic issues influence settlement. Spartan Historians Will analyze ancient civilizations in terms of their development and lasting impact

3. River Valley Civilization Stations (continued)
LISTEN TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE MOVING!!!!
Check which civilization is highlighted on your chart
Move to the section of the classroom that matches that civilization
Split into two groups per civilization (should be 3-4 people in each group at the end)
Use the materials located within the folder to fill in your graphic organizer – you may work with your group members
You will have 12 minutes at each station
After you’ve filled in your whole chart, you will answer the 2 questions on the bottom

4. Notes 1.4 – Religion in Ancient Civilizations
What traits did most religions from ancient civilizations have in common?
How were religion and government related in ancient civilizations?
How did polytheistic religions conflict with monotheistic religions?
How are ancient religions building blocks for modern religious beliefs?

5. Early Religions
-Almost every early civilization developed a religion that was POLYTHEISTIC, meaning they believed in MORE THAN ONE GOD -Gods often tied to natural events ex. Sun god, Mother Goddess (fertility), etc

6. Early Religions
Egypt – believed in many gods, people would have a good AFTERLIFE if they had done good deeds on earth Sumer – believed gods controlled nature, kept them happy by worshipping at ZIGGURATS, everyone had bad afterlife Indus – believed in many gods led by MOTHER GODDESS, considered some animals sacred China– believed in many gods, prayed to ANCESTORS for help on earth

7. Religion & Government
THEOCRACY – gov’t run by religious leaders Many rulers got power through their religion/gods -EGYPT – pharaohs were considered gods on earth -SUMER – rulers were chief servants of god -CHINA – emperors have power b/c god wants them to *This is called MANDATE OF HEAVEN*
THINK: How would it help a ruler to claim he/she got his/her power from a God?

8. Monotheism vs Polytheism
Monotheism = belief in one God Earliest monotheistic religion was JUDAISM (Jewish) -moved to Egypt b/c of famine, ENSLAVED Jews believe Moses led them out of Egypt with the help of their one God -Jewish god said to have sent PLAGUES to Egyptians and their gods
ISRAEL
SUMER
EGYPT

9. Exit Ticket
How are these ancient religions and their beliefs similar to religions that exist in the world today?
HOMEWORK:
Ancient Egypt article/questions (Pd. 1 & 2)
Vocabulary notecards (Pd. 4)
Study for QUIZ TOMORROW – keep all notes together
Complete any previous missing assignments

10. Seize the Day! 9/1
As we watch the CNN Student News clip, write down: -3 things you learn -2 things you want to know more about

11. Objective
SPARTAN HISTORIANS WILL…explain how codifying laws met the needs of ancient societies

12. Think-Pair-Share
(1) If you were principal of Southern, what is one rule you would make? Why? (2)Why do we make laws and rules? (3)What would happen if we did not have laws?

13. Ancient Law Codes
Hammurabi’s Code – first codified set of laws (written down). From Babylon (Middle East)
Why is it important to write laws down?
Justinian Code – from Byzantine Empire. First to write down law in his empire, made them all the same
Are laws the same everywhere in the U.S.?
Judean Code – laws of the Hebrews, ancient Israel. Based around God (like the 10 comandments)

14. Ancient Law Codes
With a partner, read the excerpts from these early law codes
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions on the bottom
I ONLY NEED ONE PAPER PER PAIR

15. Ancient Law Codes (honors)
Read the excerpts from these early law codes On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions on the bottom

16. Unit 1 Quiz 1
Open-note No talking, texting, phones, looking in books (you will receive a zero and come back during detention to retake the quiz) ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (Ms. G. will not accept it if there are blanks) When you’re finished, bring it to Ms. G. and QUIETLY complete the “Write your name using the Greek alphabet” assignment You can also work on completing your Pillars of Civilization foldable

17. Exit Ticket
Use the Greek alphabet shown here to translate your name into Greek! If a letter in your name isn’t there, try to replace it with one that sounds similar

18. Seize the Day! 9/2
Under today’s Seize the Day, write “RACE Writing Protocol”
“Compare and contrast at least two views on climate change” R- A- C- E-

19. Objective
SPARTAN HISTORIANS WILL… analyze the governments of ancient civilizations

20. Types of government & Ancient Greece (1750B.C. – 133B.C.)
Notes 1.5

21. Ancient Greece Guiding Questions
How did geography shape the development of Greece?
What were city-states, and who governed them?
How was life in Athens and Sparta different?

22. Other civilizations on the Mediterranean Sea included Rome and Egypt
Where is Greece?
Greece is made up of many rocky and mountainous islands
Greece is located on a peninsula in the south of Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea

24. Greek City-States
Because Greece was so divided by mountains and sea, it did not develop one unified government Instead, it developed into city-states: political unit that includes a city and surrounding lands. The Greeks called these a polis

25. Greek Government
Greek city-states developed different forms of government At first each was a monarchy – ruled by a king Monarchy changed to aristocracy – rule by noble landowners Aristocracy changed to oligarchy – rule by a small, wealthy elite Democracy – rule by the people

26. Athens vs. Sparta
City-states were separated from each other, and they developed separately Athens and Sparta were two of the most important, and most different, city-states

27. Athens vs Sparta Travel Brochure
Use pages in the book to make a brochure advertising either Athens or Sparta Step 1: Decide whether you prefer Athens or Sparta Step 2: Make a brochure that talks about the government, role of women, daily life, and education in your city-state. Include 2 pictures. Step 3: On the final flap of your brochure, write a paragraph explaining why not to go to the other city-state.

28. CITY-STATE
Government:
Education:
Daily Life:
Role of Women:
Why not ____________?

29. Exit Ticket
What are two types of governments? Define each one. HOMEWORK: -Continue working on your Athens/Sparta Travel Brochure (links to websites for reference will be on edmodo) -Do something fun!

30. Seize the Day! 9/3
Look at this picture and write down what you know or observe about this picture. Do you know what it is? If not, what would you guess it is? What does it make you think of?

31. Objective
SPARTAN HISTORIANS WILL… analyze ancient civilizations and empires in terms of their development and lasting impact

32. Ancient Rome Gallery Walk
-8 Stations set up around the room -Each station focuses on a different aspect of Ancient Rome -You must complete at least 6 (SIX) stations to receive full credit (approx. 13 minutes per station) -Extra stations are worth bonus points -ANSWER ALL QUESTION IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

33. Ancient Rome Gallery Walk
-8 Stations set up around the room -Each station focuses on a different aspect of Ancient Rome -You must complete all stations to receive full credit (approx. 9 minutes per station) -ANSWER ALL QUESTION IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

34. Patrician, Plebian, or Slave?

35. Ketarria
Ketarria is a part of the highest, most powerful group in Roman Society. She is a loving a devoted wife, and has raised 5 intelligent children. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

36. Ketarria
Ketarria is a part of the highest, most powerful group in Roman Society. She is a loving a devoted wife, and has raised 5 intelligent children. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

37. Tyronne
Tyronne is part of the middle class in Roman Society. Although he has a good paying job, he has been known to be violent towards both family and strangers. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

38. Tyronne
Tyronne is part of the middle class in Roman Society. Although he has a good paying job, he has been known to be violent towards both family and strangers. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

39. Catrell
Catrell is a part of the lowest group in Roman society, and never follows the instructions he is given. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

40. Catrell
Catrell is a part of the lowest group in Roman society, and never follows the instructions he is given. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

41. Jumarcus
Jumarcus is a very, very rich man who owns a lot of land. He gives some money away to charity. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

42. Jumarcus
Jumarcus is a very, very rich man who owns a lot of land. He gives some money away to charity. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

43. Jeremy
Jeremy makes an average living as a farmer, and supports his wife and three kids. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

44. Jeremy
Jeremy makes an average living as a farmer, and supports his wife and three kids. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

45. Robbie
Robbie is an artist, and makes beautiful paintings of the Italian mountains. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

46. Robbie
Robbie is an artist, and makes beautiful paintings of the Italian mountains. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

47. Lorena
Lorena has no rights in Roman Society, and cannot vote, but she accepts her role without complaining and always does her work. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

48. Lorena
Lorena has no rights in Roman Society, and cannot vote, but she accepts her role without complaining and always does her work. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

49. DeWayne
Is a member of the Assembly, but he has been stealing money from the government! Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

50. DeWayne
Is a member of the Assembly, but he has been stealing money from the government! Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

51. James
James is a member of the Senate, and is well-liked by both patricians and plebeians. He is always willing to listen to both sides of a story. Plebian, Patrician, or Slave?

52. James
James is a member of the Senate, and is well-liked by both patricians and plebeians. He is always willing to listen to both sides of a story. Contributes positively to society? Yes or no?

53. How many social classes did Rome have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Which group was made up of the rich, wealthy land owners in the Senate?
A. Plebians B. Patricians C. Slaves D. Nomads
Which group was made up of the middle class in the Assembly?
Which group was made up of the poor people with no rights?
Which of the following is true?
A. Romans believed that all people should be a positive part of the society and help out
B. Romans believed that only patricians should be a positive part of society and help out
C.Romans believed that only plebians should be a positive part of society and help out
D. Romans believed that only slaves should be a positive part of society and help out

54. Exit Ticket
What are three things (ideas, inventions, etc) from ancient Rome that we still see in our society today? HOMEWORK: Period 1 & 2 – finish Athens/Sparta brochure Period 4 – 8 Reasons why Rome Fell reading/questions

55. Seize the Day! 9/4
Make a vocabulary matrix TO PUT IN THE VOCAB SECTION OF YOUR BINDER for the following three words: -caravan -merchant -barter economy
Make sure your name is on your Seize the Days to be turned in today!

56. Objective
Spartan Historians Will… Analyze the relationship between trade routes and the development and decline of major empires.

57. Notes 1.6 – Ancient China and the Silk Road
How was ancient Chinese government structured?
What were some early accomplishments of the Chinese?
What was the Silk Road and why was it important for early civilizations?

58. Early Chinese Government
-Shang China one of earliest civilizations -people unhappy with taxes, Shang government overthrown by Zhou Dynasty -Zhou justified takeover with MANDATE OF HEAVEN – god wanted them to rule -Led to the dynastic cycle (rise and fall of dynasties, or ruling families) -EMPEROR has all the power

59. Chinese Dynasties and Their Achievements
Notable
Rulers
Achievements
Xia Dynasty B.C.E.
Aryans
Migrated into the area and conquered the local peoples
Developed superior weaponry and technology
Shang Dynasty B.C.E.
Thirty separate kings
Ruled from a succession of seven different capitals.
Invention of writing
Zhou Dynasty
B.C.E.
Kings + Noblemen
Expansion
Regional rulers
Qin Dynasty B.C.E.
Qin
Centralization of authority
Written laws
Building projects (Great Wall of China)
Han Dynasty
Han
Wudi
400 year rule
Exploration (Zhang Qian)
Expansion of trade
Silk Road
Pax Sinica
Food reserves
Merit-based appointments

60. Chinese Accomplishments
Advanced civilization, developed separately from European civs
Invented many important things:
Writing
Paper
Gunpowder
SILK
Compass
Great Wall

61. The Silk Road
For a long time, the Chinese thought they were the only people in the world
Why?

62. The Silk Road
When Chinese explorers brought word of other civilizations to the west, the Chinese became interested in the idea of trade
Led to the development of the SILK ROAD – a series of trade networks connecting the east and west in ancient/classical times
NOT JUST ONE ROAD
On sea and land

63. Where was the Silk Road?

65. How did trading along the Silk Road work?
Each group produces ONE item to trade Each group wants to purchase TWO other products The goal is to get the greatest profit – by bartering or buying/selling GROUPS CANNOT MOVE OUT OF THEIR REGION

66. Regions

67. impacts of the Silk Road of the Silk Road?
In addition to the goods that were traded…
Disease -Religion -Ideas
Culture -Languages -Technology
Towns developed along trade routes
Merchants and traders could get rich…or poor

68. The Mongols Take over China
Only one foreign group ever managed to conquer all of China…the Mongols!

69. Exit Ticket
Make a “What? So What?” card for the term SILK ROAD what is it? why is it important? HOMEWORK: Mongol reading/questions