Wednesday, January 30th
Wednesday, January 30th Bell-Ringer: Please turn in your Chapter
11 Guided Reading worksheet to the homework bin and find a partner
of your choice to work with. You and your partner will need 1 copy
of the Brain Chain handout from the front table. Working with your
partner, select 10 terms from your Unit 2 Vocabulary sheet and list
them in the boxes in an order that makes sense to you. Then, in the
connecting box between each term, explain how the two terms are
connected.Daily Agenda:Bell-Ringer: Brain Chain ReviewWord of the
Day: moroseCollaborative Inquiry: Q & A Review Summarizer:
Review QuizTutorial Request Forms
Homework: Read Chapter 8 and complete Guided Reading worksheet.
(Due Friday)
Negative connotationmoroseDefinition: Very depressed;
despondent; mournfulDuring their 19 years together, Mumtaz Mahal
gave Emperor Shah Jahan 14 children. When she suddenly died during
childbirth, Shah Jahan was grief-stricken. The now MOROSE emperor
canceled all appointments and refused to eat or drink for eight
days. One historian recorded that when Mumtaz Mahal died, the
emperor was in danger of dying himself. When he finally recovered,
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal as a mausoleum for his beloved
wife.
Read-Aloud Day 3 Period 1Negative connotationMoroseDefinition:
Very depressed; despondent; mournfulOdd picture out which picture
does not depict the word morose? Why?
Odd picture out Day 3 Period 2
Collaborative Inquiry:Working in your assigned groups, take 25
minutes to research, illustrate and explain your given question.
Use the poster paper to graphically/visually record your answer.
After, each group will present their question to the class.
Assigned GroupsQuestion 1Maria, Jude, Mackenzie
Question 2Ariana, Dallas, DevonQuestion 3Cassie, Austin,
Jame
Question 4Christian, John, BarbaraAssigned GroupsQuestion
1Draven, Kaycee, Fredrick, Lydia
Question 2Anna, William, Sarah, Alyssa, MorganQuestion 3Jesse,
Romona, Jeanna, Marc, Ashley
Question 4Alexis, Tiffany, Victor, KeyliAssigned Questions:To
which classical civilization (Persia, Greece, Rome) was religion
most important?Which classical civilization had the most efficient
political system?In which Classical Civilization did women have it
best?Which Classical Civilizations decline was most
disappointing?
1. To which classical civilization (Persia, Greece, Rome) was
religion most important?Persia Promoted Zoroastrianism, but
tolerant of other religions (Babylonian Exile ended for Jews).
Later, Zoroastrianism became the official state religion. Few
ritualistic practices within society.Greece Pantheon of gods
prominently featured in architecture and public life. Many
festivals to the gods. Utilized oracles to interpret the will of
the gods. Cult practice was common as well (Dionysus, Osiris,
Mithras)Rome Pantheon of gods essentially borrowed from the Greeks
(a result of Hellenistic syncretism). During Republic, rituals,
sacrifices, and vestal virgins common. During Empire, emperors were
worshipped as gods upon death. Cult practice very common (Mithras
with Military, Isis with women). Interactions with Jews and
Christians became political and significant.2. Which classical
civilization had the most efficient political system?Persia: Empire
divided into Satrapies; effective bureaucracy; eyes and ears of the
king; efficient infrastructure made communication fast; equal
rights and responsibilities for all; tolerance to minority
groupsGreece: Evolving system (monarchy tyranny
oligarchy/democracy); defined participation of citizens (limited);
elected assemblies; Pericles reforms to limit corruption; Delian
LeagueRome: Also evolving (Monarchy Republic Empire); defined
institutions (Consuls, Tribunes, Senate, etc.); probably peaked and
then declined (see 3rd century emperors); active role of citizenry
during Republic; monarchy disguised as democracy during Empire;
consistently ineffective at reform3. In which Classical
Civilization did women have it best?Persia: Women were permitted to
own property, choose a husband, run a business, travel freely, and
work outside of the home. Special rations were provided to women
who had just delivered a child (double for boys). Noble women faced
social limitations and customs dictated by the king. Limited to
evidence to illustrate participation in military even.Greece: Women
confined to the gynaikon; could only leave for religious festivals,
fetching water, visiting sacred spaces; must be covered when
outside the home; arranged marriage (at age 14 to much older man);
no citizenship; extremely limited economic rights (dowry); Sparta
exceptionRome: Paterfamilias meant no rights in the home; ran
household affairs; No citizenship; Needed guardians; During empire
women could own land, run businesses, free slaves, make wills, and
work outside the home (though still under guardianship of husband
or father)4. Which Classical Civilizations decline was most
disappointing?Persia: Without a strong ruler after Xerxes, revolts
and unruly satraps caused serious economic problems for the empire.
Persian taxes became heavier and more oppressive, which led to
economic depression and revolts. Eventually, Alexander the Great
exploited this in his quick and decisive victory over the
Persians.Greece: Competition between poleis leads to economic
problems; Delian League fails leading to Peloponnesian War; Thebes
conquers Sparta; Athens/Sparta conquer Thebes; Macedonian invasion.
Rome: Imperial abuse leads to overextension, financial problems,
inflation, class divide, religious challenge to authority,
rebellion, assassination, and barbarian invasion.
Conrad-Demarest model of empirePlease log-on to the class wiki
and visit the Assignments page. There you will find a link to a
review quiz. The quiz is your ticket out the door
today.Homework:Read and take notes on Chapter 8. Complete Guided
Reading worksheet (due Friday). Also, complete Tutorial Request
Form for tomorrows tutorial.