Say the vocabulary term for this definition: "to break apart or fall down"
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Name the three main legacies of Roman ARCHITECTURE
Vaults;
Domes;
Cathedrals
100
List the three problems that led to the fall of Rome, according to the textbook.
- Political Instability
- Economic and Social Problems
- Weakening Frontiers
100
What is the gist of Document A?
In only 50 years, many Roman Emperors were died of unnatural causes, including assassination, plague and battle.
100
Describe Nya's perspective and identity.
- Female, 11 years old, Nuer tribe, lives in Southern Sudan, 2008, walks far distances to get water each day, big family, younger sister is sick from drinking dirty water.
200
What is "a picture made of small pieces of stone or glass"?
Mosaic
200
Name the three main legacies of Roman ENGINEERING.
Aqueducts;
Freeways;
Bridges
200
What is "Political Instability"?
Problems transferring power when a leader dies.
200
What is the gist of Document B
The Roman military did not practice and grew lazy about wearing their armor in battle. Also, there were many people who did not join the army because "conscription" was not enforced.
200
Describe Salva's identity and perspective.
- Male, 11 years old, Dinka tribe, living in Southern Sudan, 1985, "Lost Boy," running from war, no family left with him.
300
What is "a pipe or channel built to carry water between two distant places"?
Aqueduct
300
Name the three main legacies of Roman ART.
Murals;
Mosaics;
Frescos
300
What are "Economic Problems" related to the fall of Rome, according to the textbook?
Problems with employment, heavy taxes, and trade problems.
300
What is the gist of Document C?
There were many foreign invaders across the Roman Empire. The Huns, Vandals, and Ostrogoths came from Asia, and the Visigoths were "Germanic."
300
What is our Essential Question #1?
How do time, place, and culture influence the development of identity?
400
What is "a picture painted on wet plaster of a wall or ceiling"?
Fresco
400
Name the three main legacies of Roman LAW & PHILOSOPHY
Stoicism;
Law and Justice (such as contracts & marriage law);
Citizenship rules
400
What are "social problems" related to the fall of Rome, according to the textbook?
Corruption, waste, and decline in citizenship.
400
What is the gist of Document D?
Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus describes the Huns as wild and fierce barbarians.
400
What is our Essential Question #2?
How do individuals survive in challenging environments?
500
Who is "the Roman Emperor who moved the capital of Rome to Byzantium and split the Empire"?
Constantine
500
Name three of the legacies of Roman LANGUAGE & WRITING
Latin prefixes and roots;
Days of the week;
Months of the year;
Proverbs;
Roman numerals
500
What is the gist of Document F?
Natural disasters—such as earthquakes and floods—as well as sicknesses from southern Asia weakened the Roman Empire.
500
What is the gist of Document E?
A Roman ambassador writes another man's description of the terrible life conditions for Roman citizens. Laws are broken, taxes are high, and there is no justice.
500
What does Perspective have to do with our study of A Long Walk to Water?
- We study other cultures to learn from other peoples' perspectives.
- A Long Walk to Water has two different perspectives: Nya's and Salva's.
- The author includes two perspectives so we can learn more about Southern Sudan and the conflicts that affect the people there.