Test Preparation: Indo-Mediterranean Empires

Prepare review materials for the test.  Use the review list provided.

Complete Notes: Roman Legacy and Roman Leaders

Use the resources posted on Google Classroom to complete this assignment.
See me if you need print resources.

Rise of Rome Essay

Compose an article for the esteemed Windsor Historical Journal to describe the the qualities of the Rome in the period from the early Republic to the  Roman Empire.

*Introduce the topic by

a. stating the importance of Rome in world history.  (Refer to class notes & text notes.)

b. identifying three qualities that will be the focus of the essay (CHESS or Qualities of Empire)

           c. including a thesis statement in response to the prompt. (HInt: turn the prompt into a

question and answer the question including three or more qualities or achievements that define Rome from Republic to Empire (500’s BC to 400’s AD).

Organize the remainder of your essay into two or more additional paragraphs.  

Remember these requirements for excellence in writing:

1. Use at least six sources.  When you use information from a source, even if it is paraphrased cite the source parenthetically by source letter or abbreviated title.

example:  (Roads, Source F)

2. Paragaphs should include a topic sentence and be focused on a single topic.  The topic sentence need not be the first sentence, but it must be readily identifiable by the reader and should support the essay thesis.

This essay must be typed.

Double spaced.

Times New Roman or Ariel 11 point font.

1” margins

Name, date, class in right corner

Title centered and below name & class information

Rise of Rome II

Complete notes on all sources provided on Google classroom.

Rise of Rome: Source Interpretation Part I

Complete notes for sources A-E.

Use Google Classroom. This means that you should make time in the library or public library or at home. (:

Interpret and analyse each source by creating notes for each source.

Write the title and author of the source (if there is an author).

1. Identify the main idea of the source.
2. List four important facts/observations.
3. Beside each fact/observation list the relevant chess category/ies.
4. Analyze: Explain reasons for this quality or development.  This may be done in one sentence. You may wish to refer to your textbook or text notes as well as the source.

Rome: Republic to Empire

Watch the first 7 minutes of the History Guy's summary of more than 600 years of Roman history.
Read pages 164-178 of your textbook (chapter 6: Rome and the Barbarians).

a. Turn each heading & subheading into a question.

b. Rapidly read each page or section.

c. Rapidly read a second time.

d. Write notes in bullet or phrase form to answer the question.

Melian Dialogue

1. Great work in reading and discussing the Melian Dialogue in class.  Read it again!
2. Watch it performed.
3. Use the question guide provided to critically consider the positions of the Melians and Athenians as you complete four questions from those provided.