The Roman Empire and Rise of Monotheism

The Roman Empire and Rise of Monotheism Mr. Drake World History Assignment Sheet, E-Block

date due assignment

Thurs., 9/15 Read Chapter 6-2, “From Republic to Empire,” pp. 171-176 and take notes.

Fri., 9/16 Read Chapter 6-3, “Roman Society and Culture,” pp. 177-182 and take notes.

Wed., 9/21 Quick Quiz on Rome

Thurs., 9/22 Read Chapter 2-3, “The Hebrews and Judaism,” pp. 45-49 and take notes. Also actively read the handout: “Hebrews” and write a one paragraph response to the question: “What made Judaism so revolutionary?”

Fri., 9/23 Read and take notes on Chapter 6-4, “The Rise of Christianity,” pp. 183-187.

Wed., 9/26 Test on Rome and the Rise of Monotheism

Fri., 9/30 Thesis statement for Monotheism essay due.

Thurs., 10/6 Outline of essay on Monotheism due.

Wed., 10/12 Final draft of essay due at the beginning of class.

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By the time we have finished this unit you should be able to answer the following questions.

 How did geography contribute to the success of Rome as a civilization?  What factors led Rome to abandon its republican government and become an Empire?  What made the Pax Romana such an extraordinary time in history?  What was revolutionary about the “new” religion of Judaism?  What were the major beliefs of Judaism and Christianity?  What place did Jews and Christians have in the Roman Empire?  What led to the spread of Christianity? Why did it spread while Judaism did not?

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By the time we have finished this unit you should be able to locate the following places or geographical features on a map.

Rome Jerusalem Alexandria Byzantium

Britain Gaul Greece Asia Minor

Mediterranean Sea Tiber River Alps Danube River

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By the time we have finished this unit you will be an expert on the following terms.

Rome: republic empire patricians/plebians gravitas forum Law of the Twelve Tables First Triumvirate Augustus Pax Romana paterfamilias Ptolemy aqueducts Roman architecture civil service denarius

Judaism: Hebrews Abraham Covenant Torah Exodus Moses 10 Commandments Kingdom of Israel monotheism ethical monotheism

Christianity: Messiah Jesus of Nazareth disciples Sermon on Mount Parable of the Good Samaritan New Testament crucifixion resurrection 12 apostles Paul of Tarsus martyrs Emperor Constantine Eucharist/Last Supper pope ______