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By Monday, March 23rd- “To Expand or Not to Expand, That is the Question.”

Emperor Trajan was continually at war, expanding the Roman Empire in every direction. No doubt, Trajan would have argued that the “best defense is a good offense.” On the other hand, Emperor Hadrian, Trajan’s good friend and successor, almost immediately limited expansion and focused his energies on restricting the limits of the empire. Which Emperor chose correctly?

Write an essay examining his question. You must use at least ten historical facts to support your opinion (supposition). Clearly mark each historical fact by inserting a footnote or merely a number in parentheses (ex. Hadrian struggled finding Italian recruits (5)

By Friday, March 27th- “From the Punic Wars to Hadrian - A Time of Conquest and Change.”

During the period from the end of the Punic Wars to the reign of Hadrian, Rome became the most powerful nation in the world. What social, political, psychological, and military changes were occurring within the Roman world during this period? Was Brutus right after all? Should have the Romans fought to protect their Republican roots? Can an empire be ruled by a republic which is no longer living up to the high moral standards of their ancestors? Was the shift to Empire inevitable?

Write an essay examining these questions. You must use at least fifteen historical facts to support your opinion (supposition). Clearly mark each historical fact by inserting a footnote or merely a number in parentheses (ex. In the last days of the Republic, the Senators did very little to keep men such as Caesar and Pompey from undermining the Republic by forming a Triumvirate, hinting that some Senators might have been more concerned with popularity and wealth than the welfare of the people (5).

There will be no new assignments for next week (March 30th - April 3rd).

Please continue reading the material passed out this week. 

No new assignments for this week. If you haven’t already turned in your essay on “From the Punic Wars to Hadrian- A Time of Conquest and Change”, please turn it in on Monday, April 6th, 2020.

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“From the Punic Wars to Hadrian- A Time of Conquest and Change”- During the period from the end of the Punic Wars to the reign of Hadrian, Rome became the most powerful nation in the world. What social, political, psychological, and military changes were occurring within the Roman world during this period? Was Brutus right after all? Should have the Romans fought to protect their Republican roots? Can an empire be ruled by a republic which is no longer living up to the high moral standards of their ancestors? Was the shift to Empire inevitable? You must use at least fifteen historical facts to support your opinion (supposition). Clearly mark each historical fact by inserting a footnote or merely a number in parentheses (ex. In the last days of the Republic, the Senators did very little to keep men such as Caesar and Pompey from undermining the Republic by forming a Triumvirate, hinting that some Senators might have been more concerned with popularity and wealth than the welfare of the people. (5)

Don't forget that the 3rd quarter ended on March 27th. If for some reason you were unable to turn in an assignment during the drop off on Friday, March 27th, please send in the assignment via email or contact Mr. Cichos to arrange a time when he can meet you at the lower school.

Assignments for April 20th - 24th

No assignments this week. We will begin our discussion of Christianity in the Early Roman Empire. Our first assignment will be given out next week.

Assignments for April 27th - May 1st

Study for a test on questions 34- 65 from your study packet.

The test will be administered during the Week of May 4th.

Assignments for May 4th - 8th

Study for a test on questions 34- 65 from your study packet.

Please turn in your completed test by Monday, May 11th. (A PDF version of the test is posted here.)

Assignments for May 11th - 15th

If you haven't completed your test from last week, please complete it as soon as possible.

A PDF copy of the test is attached.

Resources:

Ancient History Study Guide - Roman Empire Questions (Combined)