Today in Western Civilizations: 10/06/11

TODAY'S RUNDOWN:

• Map Quiz:  Asia
• Review for Ancient Rome Test
• Key Short Answer Concepts
• What geographical features aided Rome in becoming the greatest empire of the ancient world?  (i.e. advantages of the Italian peninsula, location on the Tiber, etc.)
• What led to Rome setting up a Republic?
• What was the difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
• Click links for Qwiki reviews
• What are the advantages of having someone with absolute power (i.e. a dictator or emperor) in charge as opposed to a democracy?  What are the negatives?
• What are 2 political and 2 economical (4 total) problems that led to the fall of Rome?  (Hint:  check the last section of Chapter 6)
• Vocabulary Practice:

Choose a Study ModeScatterLearnFlashcards

Study these flash cards | Study ancient flash cards

Choose a Study ModeScatterLearnFlashcards

Study these flash cards | Study ancient flash cards

COMING UP/REMINDERS:

• Friday
• Vocab Due
• Rome Test
• Next Wednesday (10/12)
• Make-up Work Due!
• Next Thursday (10/13)
• Final Scrapbooks Due!

*TIME IS RUNNING OUT.  Get on top of things now, and don't forget:  If you are unsure about anything, ASK!!!