Written Final Exams

today in class we did the written part of our final exams. i chose to write on options A. and D.. i wrote on how geographic luck helped the Ancient civilizations of Rome, Greece, and Egypt. for the second one i compared the government of the united states today to that of ancient Romes. we get most of our governmental ideas from Rome. we only had to do 2 essays instead of 3 because we only had 30 mins.

Rome Test

Today in west civ we took our Rome test. very good. will update with test score:
update- average was like 80.5
update 2- i got an 88

exam and test reviw

today in class we went over all of the Rome notes that we have. we went back through the settling of Rome, the Latins, Etruscan, and the Greeks. we re compared the governments of the United States and Rome. then we got a little bit into the great Julius Cesar. we learned about the saying, "crossing the Rubicon" and more.

class presentations day 3

today we saw mosaic art the Roman pantheon and we presented. we were the last to go and we did pretty good if i do say so myself. however i also learned much about mosaic art and how it was for the rich and they would have it on their wall and floors. i learned things like the pantheon has a hole in the roof that acts as a window but water can get in and il all drains out. i also learned that it is still in use today even though it has been rebuilt many times.

class presentation day 2

today in class we went through the second day of presentations. we saw a cross, and an aqueduct and Roman baths. they were very informational and interesting project. i learned much about the use and construction of the aqueducts. i also learned much about construction, like how common it was for heinous crimes and that in some places it still happens today. Also the concept of the Roman bats are in a way still here. we have public swimming pools and relaxation areas, just like those of ancient Rome.

presentations day 1 food, faces, and pottery.

Today in class was the start of our presentations. we go on Wednesday but three people have gone so far. The presentations included Roman Food, pottery, aqueducts, and the things that they put on mummy faces. all of the presentations were very good and informational.

PowerPoint end

Today we did a small review on the end of the powerpoint. after that we watched a video but we didnt get to finish it. i hope we finish it.

Power point cont.

Today in class we continued to learn about the power point. We learned more on the government and compared it to the government that we have today. Our Republic is heavily based on the Romans. We finished most of the powerpoint and only have a little bit left to go over.

Rome powerpoint

today in class we talked a lot about the formation through the end of Rome. We also learned a lot about the evolution of Romes government. How Rome didn't want any more kings after the proud guy who was kicked out of Rome. they switched to having more of an oligarchy that lasted for a while.

Baltimore

Today in class we did not do any work on ancient western civilization, but we talked about the riots in Baltimore. It is a very frustrating thing but it is important to understand this so that we are hopefully not dumb enough to repeat it.

Roman Forum. Coliseum. Circus Maxims, Aqueducts

Today in class we researched these following things:

ROMAN FOURM- a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged. At the center of most Roman cities was a big open space called the Forum. People met there to do business, to sell things and buy things, to see their friends, to find out about the news, and even to go to school. Usually the Forum had stone pavement, and around the edges there were fancy buildings: temples, and basilicas, and sometimes stores (shops). In some cities the Forum had a platform in it that people could stand on to make speeches. This platform was called the Rostra.

COLISEUM- Measuring some 620 by 513 feet (190 by 155 meters), the Colosseum was the largest amphitheater in the Roman world. Unlike many earlier amphitheaters, which had been dug into hillsides to provide adequate support, the Colosseum was a freestanding structure made of stone and concrete. The distinctive exterior had three stories of arched entrances–a total of around 80–supported by semi-circular columns. Each story contained columns of a different order (or style): At the bottom were columns of the relatively simple Doric order, followed by Ionic and topped by the ornate Corinthian order. Located just near the main entrance to the Colosseum was the Arch of Constantine, built in A.D. 315 in honor of Constantine I’s victory over Maxentius at Pons Milvius.

CIRCUS MAXIMUS- The Circus Maximus was a chariot racetrack in Rome first constructed in the 6th century BCE. The Circus was also used for other public events such as the Roman Games and gladiator fights and was last used for chariot races in the 6th century CE. It was partially excavated in the 20th century CE and then remodeled but it CONTINUES today as one of the modern city’s most important public spaces, hosting huge crowds at music concerts and rallies.

AQUADUCTS- Ancient Roman Aqueducts. An aqueduct is a water supply or navigable channel constructed to convey water. In modern engineering, the term is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this purpose. 260 miles of duct 30mi of 

Rome

Today in class we took notes on Rome. we learned many things about the history of Rome, like Romulus and Remus being raised by wolves. this is all that i can remember, but we talked a lot about Rome.

Going over Test

Today in class we went over the test for the most part. We didn't have the answer sheet so we were, in a way, retaking the test as a class. I got an 86 on the test which satisfies me. Then we also learned a story of a mans whose name i forget. the man was told as a child that he would kill his dad and marry his own mother. He ends up doing exactly that and he gouges his eyes out so that he never has to see people again.

Test

Today in class we took a test that i completely forgot about. I think i at least got a B though. Yay.

Liam Nesson

Today in class we watched a video narrated by: Liam Nesson

1000 word essay

Today in class we spent the whole time working on our 1000 word essay. it is nearly half of the way finished.

Ancient Greece 2

Today in class we finished the ancient Greece power point. we focused mainly on Sparta Athens, a phalanx, Socrates, Plato, and            .we learned that the discoveries of these ancient philosophers are still very relevant today, and there works are still thought. we learned that Sparta had the best, most rigorous army, and Athens had the best navy.

Ancient Greece

Today in class we further discussed the power point, we learned about City States and the dominate powers of Greece at the time. to be honest that is all that I can think of at this moment.

Last Presentations

Today in class we want through the last three power points. we talked a little bit about each of them and we had some time left over. we went over the 3 Greek philosophers power point with Plato and them. We watched a power point on was and one on Homer.

Academic team

Today in class we started off by doing some of the questions from the academic team competition. Some of the questions were impossible but some i could answer. then we took notes for the majority of the rest of class. we finished class by doing more f the academic team questions and it was fun.