Welcome to Unit 1! In this unit we will be learning about the Greeks and the Romans, who both built huge empires through war. You will have a number of assignments to complete during this unit to add to the lectures that I give you. All of the assignments will be due on September 9th. No late assignments will be accepted, so make sure you use your time wisely. Good luck!
Create a pamphlet or power point of the leaders that we studied in this unit. You need a minimum of 3 leaders. Include biographical information as well as a few facts about what they did when they led their empire.
Do a comparison chart of Greek weapons and Roman weapons used in war. You need to use plain computer paper or do this on a computer. A minimum of 3 weapons each is required. Including a picture or drawing will increase your score.
Watch the video about Alexander the Great and answer the following questions:
1. When did Alexander live?
2. How many battles did Alexander lose?
3. Who was his tutor?
4. How did his father die?
5. How old was he when he ruled Egypt, Greece, and Persia?
6. Where did he die?
7. How big was his empire? (From where to where and square miles).
1. When did Alexander live?
2. How many battles did Alexander lose?
3. Who was his tutor?
4. How did his father die?
5. How old was he when he ruled Egypt, Greece, and Persia?
6. Where did he die?
7. How big was his empire? (From where to where and square miles).
Read the following article about Julius Caesar and answer the following questions:
1. Why did Caesar leave Rome?
2. Who was in the first triumverate?
3. In what year was Caesar appointed dictator and consul?
4. What does Veni, vidi, vici mean?
5. Why did Caesar refuse the crown of Rome?
6. How and when did Caesar die?
7. List 3 reforms Caesar made in Rome.
1. Why did Caesar leave Rome?
2. Who was in the first triumverate?
3. In what year was Caesar appointed dictator and consul?
4. What does Veni, vidi, vici mean?
5. Why did Caesar refuse the crown of Rome?
6. How and when did Caesar die?
7. List 3 reforms Caesar made in Rome.
Create a map of the Roman Empire at it's height. This must be done on a large white sheet of paper and can be done with one partner.
Analyze the map of Greece and answer the questions provided.
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Illustrate the life of Hannibal. You can do this on a large white sheet of paper, electronically, or through video.
Write a 250 word paper on Greek or Roman warfare. What was it like? Weapons involved? How was it similar/different from war today?