Section 1 leaps ahead

Don't worry, Sections 2 and 3, you'll catch up after you take your test.

Tonight, Section 1, read p. 164 to 173.  This is in Chapter 10 - Europe Takes Shape 700-1000, and this learning objective (LO-1) covers the Carolingians.  Take notes, and be ready for class discussion tomorrow.

test next class

100-point test tomorrow for Section 1; Wednesday for Sections 2 and 3.

As we reviewed in class today, the test will cover the Pax Romana, early Christianity, Diocletian, and Constantine.  There aren't too many tests left this year, so make this one count!

Constantine's Conversion

Here it is, a turning point for Christianity: Constantine at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, in all its glory.

working our way through Roman history

Sections 2 and 3 reviewed the last test, and took a pop quiz on the early days of Christianity.  I hope you found it interesting to study Jesus from a historical perpective.

Section 3 took a look at Diocletian and Constantine, and the unique relationships they had with the nascent religion of Christianity.

Good day to be Section 1

A test review, and a quick look at the origins of Christianity in the Pax Romana.  It doesn't get much better than this.

THANK YOU FOR READING THIS BLOG.

After you finish taking the test, you will be reading most of LO-2 Christianity in the Era of the Roman Peace, beginning on page 126 and ending with the first two paragraphs on page 129.  This is the only part of Chapter 8 we will cover; from there we will move to Chapter 10 and the Medieval Era.

Pax Romana - the paper

ASSIGNMENT

work in pairs

start it in class, finish it for homework

use p. 104-121 in the text, plus Wikipedia

Write at least 500 words on the

Pax Romana, the new monarchy,

and the changes that took place then

100 points, due Monday at the start of class

That is the basic assignment, as presented to you yesterday. Let me add more detail, forthwith.

This paper is to be your own, original writing. As with any paper you write, if you extensively "copy-and-paste" you will receive a failing grade and be subject to disciplinary action. Nobody likes a cheater, which is what a plagiarist is.

This paper is to be printed up and handed to me at the start of class Monday morning. Include the names of both writers and your section. Use Times New Roman, size 12 font, double-spaced.

Give your paper an interesting title. ("The Pax Romana" is not an interesting title.)

Also, we will take a 100-point test - on Tiberius Gracchus, Julius Caesar, Caesar Augustus, and the Pax Romana - on Monday. Be ready!

Let me know if you have questions, and happy writing!