1. Chapter 3 Engaging Questions

2. TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017
1. WHAT IS A LEGACY?
2. GIVE EXAMPLES.

3. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017
THINK ABOUT THE UNITED STATES. DESCRIBE IN A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER THREE LEGACIES WE MIGHT INFLUENCE IN THE FUTURE. THE MIDDLE OF YOUR GRAPHIC ORGANIZER SHOULD BE TITLED LEGACIES OF THE UNITED STATES.

4. MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017
CAN LEGACIES BE BOTH NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE? EXPLAIN.

5. TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017
IN A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER, WRITE YOUR TOPIC YOU RESEARCHED AND TELL US THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT IT.

6. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017
IN A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER, DESCRIBE THREE LEGACIES OF ROME.

7. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
DESCRIBE IN A PARAGRAPH, WHAT WOULD YOU IMAGINE HAPPENS WHEN AN EMPIRE OR COUNTRY FALLS?

8. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
1. READ THE PRIMARY SOURCE FROM POPE GREGORY I ON PAGE 60 OF YOUR TEXTBOOK. HOW DOES POPE GREGORY I FEEL ABOUT THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE?
2. WHAT CONTEXT CLUES FROM THE TEXT SUPPORT THE IDEA THAT POPE GREGORY I IS DISPLEASED AND UNHAPPY THAT THE WESTERN ROMAN EMPIRE FELL?
3. WHAT DOES POPE GREGORY I MEAN WHEN HE CALLS ROME THE “MISTRESS OF THE WORLD?”

9. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
1. IF YOU WERE A ROMAN EMPEROR, WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU WOULD DO TO PREVENT A COLLAPSE FROM HAPPENING? ANSWER IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES.
2. DO YOU THINK YOUR ACTIONS WOULD HAVE PREVENTED THE COLLAPSE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE? WHY OR WHY NOT? ANSWER IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES.

10. Friday, September 8, 2017
What are some problems that an empire or country might have by being stretched out too far?

11. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Turn to page 59 and read the infographic titled The Fall of Rome
Answer these questions:
1. What three factors led to the division of the Roman empire?
2. Why did Rome fall in 476 c.e.
3. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire survive and the Western Roman Empire did not?

12. Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Look at the interactive slide titled The Hippodrome.
1. What were some large projects built in Rome?
2. Why might Constantine have chosen to build the Hippodrome instead of another building?
3. What do you think the events were like at the Hippodrome.

13. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
1. THINK ABOUT THE REFORMS OF DIOCLETIAN ROM PAGE 56. WHAT WAS THE MAIN PROBLEM DIOCLETIAN WAS TRYING TO SOLVE BY ENACTING THESE REFORMS? ANSWER IN ONE TO TWO SENTENCES.
2. WHICH REFORM DO YOU THINK WOULD HAVE BEEN THE MOST SUCCESSFUL? THE LEAST? WHY?
3. WHY DID THESE REFORMS FAIL?

14. Thursday, September 14, 2017
Look at the interactive slide titled The Hagia Sophia
Answer these questions:
1. Who built this church?
2. What could be some reasons why this church was built so large?
3. Have you seen any buildings as old as the Hagia Sophia? What could happen over time to such buildings?

15. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
1. Think about some of the problems facing the Roman empire. Do you believe that America is facing some of the same problems? Explain.

16. Monday, September 18, 2017
According to our Constitution, Amendment 2 states that a “…well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” and Amendment 3 states that “no soldier shall in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner prescribed by law.”
Do you believe if all Roman citizens had the training and ability to use weapons would that have lessened the threat of invaders? Do you believe that it lessens our threat from invaders today?
Do you believe that soldiers be able to be stationed in a person’s home instead of a fort would have lessened the threat of invaders in Rome? Today?

17. Tuesday, September 19, 2017
According to our Constitution, Amendment I states that “Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble….”
When should a person in a free country be limited in his or her speech toward a governmental official?
Why would women even today appreciate Theodora’s forwardness with her husband and his rule?
When is it okay for a people to assemble and protest?

18. Wednesday, September 20, 2017
According to our Constitution, Amendment 1 states that “Congress cannot make any law prohibiting the free exercise of religion…”
Why was Constantine’s Edict of Milan so important to the Romans? Why is religious freedom important today?

19. Thursday, September 21, 2017
According to our Constitution, Amendment 6 states that, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation….”
Think about the early Christians and Jews. Did they have these rights in Rome? Why are these rights important today?

20. Friday, September 22, 2017
According to our Constitution, Amendment 1 states that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion…”
Think about Theodosius and his outlawing all religions except Christianity. Did that law hurt anyone? How?
Why would our Founding Fathers of the U.S. think it was important to separate religion and government?