Week 8: Ancient Rome

This week, we will be learning about Ancient Rome...from the myth of its creation, to the life of a mighty empire, to its eventual fall into darkness.  (A lot to cover in just a few days!)

 Vocabulary for this week...

  1. Aqueduct
  2. Bishop
  3. Census
  4. Dictator
  5. Heresy
  6. Latifundia
  7. Martyr
  8. Messiah
  9. Patrician
  10. Plebeian
  11. Pope
  12. Republic
Monday, October 17
  • Complete Ancient Greek God Project and present with your partner.
  • Begin work on your vocabulary notebook.  Get all of your definitions done today!
  • Primary Source:
Tuesday, October 18
  • 5.1 Rome Conquers the Mediterranean
  • 5.1 Reading Summary
  • Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Get all of your synonyms done today!
Wednesday, October 19
  • 5.2 From Republic to Empire
  • 5.2 Reading Summary
  • Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Write all of your sentences today!
Thursday, October 20
  • Complete Notes from 5.2 and Reading Summary
  • Ancient Rome: Expansion and Conquest
  • 5.3 Reading Summary
  • Work on your vocabulary notebook.  Draw all of your pictures today!
Friday, October 21
  • 5.4 The Development of Christianity
  • 5.4 1 Corinthians 13
  • Vocabulary Notebook Due and Vocabulary Quiz!
Next week, we will wrap up Rome with a video depicting the Fall of Rome and a viewing guide on Monday, and have a Roman Assessment on Tuesday.  So, pay attention as we go over the notes for important information!

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