The Roman Empire

• The Romans borrowed directly from the Greeks
• At first they were ruled by a king who was advised by a council of elders called the Senate. The Senate was chosen from a group of patricians, appointed by the king. 
• Patricians- "men with fathers" meaning men who were born into a ruling family 
• Around 500 BC monarchy was abolished, replaced by a republic, its Latin routes meaning "people's business". It was a mixture of an oligarchy and a democracy. 
• Plebeians- common people 
• Consuls (colleagues) held military and government power. They had a year-long term, after which they chose their successors. There were two of them in power at all times, so as to veto one another
• Dictator- someone who in a state of emergency, could be appointed by the consul to have full decision making power for a maximum of six months. 
• Before the 5th century BC no laws were officially written down, but were passed down orally 
• In 450 BC the Roman laws were engraved on twelve slabs of wood or bronze called the "Twelve Tables" and mounted in the public square for all to see. 
• Plebeians began electing their own magistrates called tribunes. These tribunes could initiate and veto laws. 
• By 250 BC the plebeians had all the same rights as the patricians. 
• Client- less wealthy citizen who were protected and paid by a rich patron in return for personal services and campaigning.
• The Romans believed that the prosperity of their community depended on the gods or goddesses. 
• Pontiffs- a group of priests who were responsible for maintaining the "peace of gods" 

Greece Testt

Today in Western Civ we took a test on Greece and stuff. I was stressing all morning (because I forgot to study) but it actually wan't as hard as I thought. I studied the quizlet during an off-mod but there was practically nothing helpful on there. I finished with like fifteen minutes left of class which was coooll. For the rest of class everyone just worked on their blogs and John Paul probably played a game and I lit up..... Oh and it was open blog which kinnddaaa made my day. So yeah and we don't have class on Thursdays but Friday we'll probably get to see what we got and go over answers and stufffff. I guess we don't have any homework but to bloggggg soooooooooooooo happy Wednesday

Ps, I miss Grace

Tesst tomorrooowww

Today we reviewed for the Greece test we have tomorrow by watching the video about Athens or whatever againn. We only got like half way through so to study I guess I'll just watch the rest of it. So we got to change our seats which was cool I guess but I just stayed in the same place. We also went over the rest of the questions on the quiz thing real quick so here they are:
 25. These people ruled an empire that stretched all the way from Egypt and Asia Minor to India and the Himalaya Mountains. Persians
26. Apollo was said to speak prophesies through this person. An ominous prophesy caused the Greeks  much worry before the Persians' second invasion. Oracle of Delphi
27. This prominent city-state had a fearsome infantry and was located in southeastern Peloponnese. Sparta
28. He was the leader of the gods and the father of the goddess of wisdom. Zeus

58 point Greek Quiz

1. She was a trusted associate of Pericles and may have even written some of his speeches. Aspasia.
2. He was a war hero who had many adventures while trying to return home after the Trojan Wars. Odysseus.
3. In 508 BC he and his Spartian allies were driven from power by the very first "people's revolution". Isagoras.
4. This goddess is the patron of Greece's' capital city. Athena
5. An open "place of assembly" agora
6. A sporting competion where the common man could compete against aristocrats. The olympics
7. A notion of excellence. arete
8. He composed the Iliad and the Odyssey. Homer
9. When these less advanced people dominated Greece, writing disappeared for 400 years. Dorians.
10. He watched from a golden throne as his forces were defeated at the Straits of Salamis. Xerxes.
11. This city-state was the home of democracy and the head of the Delian League. Athens
12. He was recalled from exile and asked to build democracy. Cleisthenes
13. The most beautiful building of it's time, dedicated to a goddess whose 40 foot statue was found within it. Parthenon
14. In a Greek tragedy, he was the main character who fulfilled a prophesy the he would kill his father and sleep with mom. Oedipus.
15. This general rose from the ranks of the common people Themistocles.
16. An association of Greek city-states whose purpose was to remain united against their enemies. Delian League.
17. A fast agile ship. trireme
18. A hero of ancient Greece who inspired the marathon. Pheidippides
19. Commanded the first Persian invasion of Greece. Darius
20. Their Kings dominated Greece from 1600 to 1200 BC. Mycenaeans
21. Legends. Myths

NO TEST(:

SO today since we didn't have school Monday the test will be postponed 'till next week. I gave my second killer presentation. 100% Here is the website for the rehab center I will be attending: http://www.lifebridgehealth.org/SinaiRehabilitationCenter/SinaiHospitalRehabilitationCenter.aspx

Worst day ever

SO today was kind of the worst day of my life. Like honestly we should have just stayed home and had a cyber day. my back is super sore from the stupid bleachers and the auditorium was freeezinggggg. My foot fell asleep and I am extreemly upset. That will be all.

Presentation day

Today in Western Civ, Alexa and I finally presented our little project thingys. I miss Graceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. So after that we didn't really do anything...... we talked about tomorrows class. Mr. Schick wont be there a g a i n  so we are pretty much going to have a free mod.. We are supposed to study for the test we'll have on Friday or something on Greece. SO yeahhhh that's like it I guess. Happy Tuesday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

St. Patrick's Dayyyyyyyyyy

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Greece?
1. peninsula      b. many islands     c. mountainous                d. mostly fertile land

2. Approximately ___________ of Greece is covered by mountains.
1. 2/3                  b. 3/4                         c. 1/2                          d. 1/4

3. Define the term barbarian as it was originally used in the ancient world.

a.     The Greeks first used this term to describe those foreigners that they could not understand, but seemed to be saying "bar bar" when speaking.

b.     A group of people that is able to quickly adapt to the new environment in which they arrive despite speaking a foreign tongue.

c.      A group of people migrating into a territory where they do not speak the native tongue.

d.     A life based upon farming, warfare, and tribal organization.

e.     The word came from the Greek "barbaros," which originally meant "Non-Greek."

4.     What defines a megalithic structure?

a.     Homes that were constructed for people during the Neolithic period

b.     Fortifications constructed for people during the Neolithic period

c.      Massive rough-cut stones used to construct monuments and tombs

d.     Giant dinosaurs whose fossil remains were visible to ancient peoples

e.     Evidence of advanced technological tools

5.     What does the term tribe refer to?

a.      A social and political unit consisting of a group of communities held together by common interests, traditions, and real or mythical ties of kinship

b.      A family-based group governed by a hereditary chieftain

c.       A clan-based group prior to the advent of city-states in the Greek world

d.      A group of warriors, related by blood, who are governed by a king or queen

e.      All of these

6. Tribes were governed by
1. Warrior kings or queens                                        d.  all of these
2. Chieftains                                                                  e.  none of these
3. Tribal leaders chosen by warriors

7. Who were the first European barbarians to make contact with civilization?
1. Greeks                                                                       d.  Phoenicians
2. Hittites                                                                      e.  people of Asian Minor
3. Celts

8. Which of the following modern-day countries would NOT be considered a member of “Western civilization”?
1. Greece                                                                        d.  Italy
2. England                                                                     e.  United States
3. China

9. What is the name of the sea located just west of the Greek mainland?
1. Mediterranean Sea                                                  d.  Ionian Sea
2. Aegean Sea                                                                e.  Chesapeake Bay
3. Atlantic Ocean

10. What is the name of the sea located just east of the Greek mainland?
1. Mediterranean Sea                                                  d.  Ionian Sea
2. Aegean Sea                                                                e.  Chesapeake Bay
3. Atlantic Ocean

11. What were the major crops the Aegean people lived on?
1. Rice, vines, and olives
2. Potatoes, vines, and olives
3. Grain, vines, and olives
4. Onions, wheat, and beer
5. Corn, wheat, and rice

12. Which civilization arose on the island of Crete?
1. Mycenaean                                                                d.  Persian
2. Minoan                                                                      e.  Phoenician
3. Spartan

13. Which civilization established settlements along the Greek mainland’s southern shore and on some islands?
1. Mycenaean                                                                d.  Persian
2. Minoan                                                                      e.  Phoenician
3. Spartan 

14. Which civilization built massive walls to protect themselves from attack?
1. Mycenaean                                                                d.  Persian
2. Minoan                                                                      e.  Phoenician
3. Spartan

15. A period of Greek history in which the population dropped, ships no longer sailed, and writing fell out of use, is called the
1. First Persian War                                                    d.  Dark Ages
2. Megalithic Destruction                                          e.  none of these
3. Collapse of Crete

16. Following this time period, the Greeks joined which group as the leading commercial and seafaring nation of the Mediterranean?
1. Etruscans                                                                  d.  Persians
2. Egyptians                                                                   e.  Phoenicians
3. Hittites

17. In historical writing, the letter “c” might appear before a date, as in “c. 1500 BC.”  What does this “c” mean?
1. around                                                                       d.  all of these
2. about                                                                          e.  none of these
3. circa

18. By 600 BC, Greek city-states dotted the coastlines around the Mediterranean Sea.  These were called
1. colonies                                                                     d.  hoplites
2. demos                                                                                    e.  megaliths
3. Starbucks

19. Although they varied in size, ancient Greek city-states most closely resembled what modern-day geographical feature?
1. cities                                                                           d.  nations
2. counties                                                                     e.  continents
3. states

20.  This is a form of government in which a small group of citizens dominated, and the power of the majority was limited in various ways.
1. democracy                                                                 c.  oligarchy
2. monarchy                                                                  d.  tyranny

21. This is a form of government in which decisions were made by the majority of adult male citizens.
1. democracy                                                                 c.  oligarchy
2. monarchy                                                                  d.  tyranny 

22. This is a form of government in which a self-proclaimed dictator held power.
1. democracy                                                                 c.  oligarchy
2. monarchy                                                                  d.  tyranny

23. This is a form of government in which power is held by a single ruler, and is often passed along from father to son.
1. democracy                                                                 c.  oligarchy
2. monarchy                                                                  d.  tyranny

24. Spartans used this government system.
1. democracy                                                                 c.  oligarchy
2. monarchy                                                                  d.  tyranny

25. At what age did Spartan males begin their military training?
1. seven                                                                          d.  eighteen
2. twelve                                                                                    e.  twenty-one
3. fifteen

26. What was the wealthiest city-state in the ancient Greek world?
1. Athens                                                                       d.  Sparta
2. Thebes                                                                       e.  Argos
3. Corinth

27. This was the high fortified citadel and religious center of an ancient Greek town.
1. Parthenon                                                                 d.  helos
2. Pantheon                                                                  e.  polites
3. acropolis

28. This was the name of the southern peninsula where Sparta was located.
1. Anatolia                                                                     d.  Stonehenge
2. Mt. Olympus                                                             e.  Peloponnesus
3. Crete

29. These were massive fighting ships with three banks of oars, used to ram or board enemy ships.
1. phalanxes                                                                  d.  biremes
2. hoplites                                                                      e.  triremes
3. tyrants

30. This was a heavily armed and armored citizen-soldier of ancient Greece.
1. phalanx                                                                      d.  bireme
2. hoplite                                                                       e.  trireme
3. tyrant

  

Short answer.    

1. You recall the time period when the Greek population dropped, ships no longer sailed, and writing fell out of use.  What years did this period begin and end? It began around 1150 BC and ended around 750 BC 

2. During the time period when writing fell out of use, the poet Homer is said to have told stories of the Trojan War, and of a war hero attempting to return to his home.  What are the titles of these two stories? The odyssey and the Iliad. 

3. The word “Mediterranean” originally meant ______Middle World ______________ .

4. What were prominent and long-established Athenian land-owners called? Aristocrats. 

Mr. Schick playing hookie

Today in Western Civ Mr. Schick was absent so we watched a video on ancient Greece. I miss Gracee </3
So anyway here are my notes:
In the early 5th century BC, Persia was the greatest empire and Athens was a threat to that power.
Hoplites were the heart of the Athenian force along with almost every male citizen. Athenians were still outnumbered 2:1.
490 BC- Pheidippides mission was to run for help from Sparta. He ran 140 Miles in two days.
Sparta refused.
Athenians still won, killing 6000 Persians in one day.
Athenian general Themistocles fought at Marathon. He rose to power through democracy. He thought the Persians still posed a threat, so he improved their strategy with the trireme. Triremes were very expensive and they wouldn't have been able to make so many if it wasn't for the silver they discovered in their territory. At first, the Athenians wanted to divide the money among themselves, but Themistocles persuaded them otherwise.
In 486 BC, Persian King Darius died and his son, Xerxes took his place. Xerxes' first order of business was to avenge his father's lose at Athens.
Themistocles ordered the evacuation of Athens so they could avoid any conflict on land.
I got to 22.30 by the end of class so I guess I'll just watch the rest over the weekend.

Feel better Mr. Schick :)

Presentation day

Today Mr. Schick was back and we presented our poster/ story board/ videos. A couple people did actual videos and they were all good and stuff. Kylie got a paper cut and she needed medical attention. It was a realllllyyy boring class and I got a headache. Ryan actually thought he was in Sparta. So I never presented because we ran out of time, I will probably just present tomorrow.

yeah

So today Mr. Schick was absent and so we were just supposed to work on our projects which angered quite a few people who stayed up late last night finishing so we pretty much just had a free mod and did absolutely nothing.

Thursday and Friday

Soo these past two days I was out sick puking and whatnot. Both days I was taking bed rest to a new level and all weekend I had dance competitions down town so I haven't had much time to do anything at all. Yeah I guess that's it then and see ya Monday

More of the same

Toady in Western Civ we talked about the project (which is now due Monday instead of Friday). Then we watched more of that stupid video that is extreeemmmllyyyyyy boring. We'll keep watching it tomorrow probably and then finish it (hopefully) on Friday when the Schick man is absent. So we didn't get very far in the video but I took some notes so here they are:
During Cleisthenes rule, there were about 1,000 city-states in Greece
Helots- conquered people who became slaves

So yeah pretty much that was it. It's been a really boring slow day ):
I'm giving up cookies for lent
Happy Wednesday

Greek Quiz ...except not

Today we watched Mr. Schick's video again yay um and then we took a quiz that was actually not a quiz, it was a question sheet kind-of for a video that we will probably still be watching in June if we continue at the rate we were going. So here's some of the answers I got:
Aspasia was a trusted associate of Pericles, and may have even written some of his speeches.
Agora is an open "place of assembly" where Greek citizens would gather to discuss matters of importance.
Arete is a notion of excellence and virtue; the act of living up to one's full potential.
Trireme is a fast, agile ship that was a feared weapon in the Greek navy.
Epics are long narrative poems celebrating heroic deeds.
Socrates is the philosopher that Mr. Schick wants to go back in time to hang out with

Cyber dayyyyy

Today we were out of school because it snowed but we have cyber day :( So we are supposed to keep working on our Athens or Sparta commercial thing. I was going to write another snow poem but I don't have time for that so here's one I found on the internet. 

Snow is falling 
From the sky above 
Snow is falling 
Put on a scarf and gloves

Snow is falling 
Go look outside
Snow is falling
The old landscape it hide

Snow is falling
What a beautiful sight
Snow is falling
It sparkles in the light

Snow is falling
Soft cotton wool flakes
Snow is falling
A white blanket it makes

Snow is falling 
Short flowers disappear
Snow is falling
The cold is here

Snow is falling
Its time to play
Snow is falling
Lets make snowmen today

PS I liked the youtube video