Reading, p 126-131

Your introductory reading on Rome gives many clues on why Rome became such a powerful state. Identify those factors that made Rome great. Then select the one factor that you believe was most important to Rome's success and explain your reason for this selection. Please be sure to read the sidebars and review the map before making your decision.

Please post by February 3.

Exit Ticket, 1/7/09

We are almost finished with Greece (Yay!). Think about their accomplishments for a few moments. After all, they gave us democracy, new views through their philosophy, advancements in the arts, Alexander's vision of a single unified culture creating a better more orderly society, etc. So now, tell me what you think was their most significant contribution to the world.

Exit Ticket, 1/6/09

Has your opinion of Alexander's "greatness" changed since learning about his efforts to build a Hellenistic world which combines the best elements of Greek and Persian culture? He was not only a conqueror but he also had a vision of a united world with a shared culture with him as its leader. Does this make him "great?"

Exit Ticket - 1/5/09

You learned about Alexander's conquest of the Persian empire in class today. Despite being vastly outnumbered by the Persians, he conquered them in 3 years by the young age of 23. Did this feat make him worthy of the title "the Great?" Explain.