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The Last Week at School

Monday
June 9
HR-6-1-2-3-4-5
❑ LA-->Story Mapping of "ET"

❑ SS -->Oral Presentations


Tuesday
June 10
HR-5-6-1-2-3-4
❑ LA --> Story Mapping of "ET"
❑ SS --> Essay: What I learned in Social Studies in 6th grade
Wednesday
June 11
4-5-6-1-2-3

1 PM Dismissal
❑ LA: Essay: My favorite story in Language Arts this year
❑ SS: Film
Thursday
June 12
3-4-5-6-1-2

1PM Dismissal
❑ LA: Film
❑ SS: Film
Friday
June 6
2-3-4-5-6-1

11AM
Dismissal
Saying Goodbye
(Party is possible if the class earns it and contributes)
Farewell!

SS Open Book Test for Chapter 10

Quiz Name: SS Ch 10 Final
Type: Multiple Choice (

1. Religion which started in the Roman province of Palestine and eventually grew to be the main religion of the Roman empire.

Circle Answer
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism

2. After the Empire was split, it included Greeks, Egyptians, Turks, Syrians and Jews among others.


Circle Answer
Western Empire
Germanic Tribes
Byzantine Empire

3. Language of the Roman Empire, it eventually developed into languages of European countries such as Spanish, Portugese, Italian, French and Romanian.


Circle Answer
Latin
German
Arabic

4. The largest amphitheater in Rome which could hold up to 60,000 spectators.


Circle Answer
Colosseum
Wembley Stadium
Circus Maximus


5. Pictures made up of small pieces of glass or stone, they were found in great number in Byzantine churches and art.


Circle Answer
mosaics
statues
abstract


6.A strong Emperor of the Byzantine Empire.


Circle Answer
Justinian
Marcus Aurelius
Barakus Obama

7. Open public space in the center of Rome which served as a marketplace. One built by Trajen was like a modern mall.


Circle Answer
Forum
Agora
Berryessa Flea Market

8. The Romans were able to construct so many great buildings as they were the first to develop


Circle Answer
concrete
adobe
terra cotta


9. The first Christian Roman emperor, he allowed religious tolerance and he moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium, later renamed Constantinople.


Circle Answer
Constantine
Diocletian
Pius


10. The emperors who stayed in power by paying the army well


Circle Answer
Severans
Good Emperors
Byzantine

11. How did Roman statues differ from Greek statues?


Circle Answer
They showed realistic features and flaws, such a wrinkles
They always showed people clothed
They made the statues out of concrete instead of marble

12. The Greek born physician to 5 Roman Emperors, Galan, stressed the importance of understanding the importance of


Circle Answer
studying body structures
praying to the gods for healing
studying astronomy

13. Life in Ancient Rome was


Circle Answer
crowded and unsafe for all people
comfortable for all people
crowded and unsafe for the poor but comfortable for the wealthy


14. In the AD 200's, the Romans began putting less gold into the coins.

As a result, many people began to--


Circle Answer
riot
collect coins
barter items, goods, and services instead of using the coins

15. BOTH Diocletian and Constantine introduced reforms which


Circle Answer
regulated where men worked
persecuted and killed Christians
permitted Christian to freely practice their religion

16. Most historians agree that the Fall of the Roman Empire happened --


Circle Answer
when Odoacer took control
when Augustus defeated Marc Antony
When Constantine moved the capital from Rome

17. The Empress Theodora, wife of Emperor Justinian, made possible


Circle Answer
granting women more rights
covers on all statues
lavish celebrations in the Emperor's palace


18. Constantinople became a successful capital city because


Circle Answer
its secure location at a crossroads of trade
its high taxes allowed for great public works
its location on the Nile River


19. Because of the trade with Asia, which became a major Byzantine industry


Circle Answer
silk weaving
weapon making
won ton wrapping


20. Most Byzantine women were


Circle Answer
dependent upon their husbands for support
slaves
well educated professionals

Questions for "The Dog of Pompeii"

Name: ________________ Class:___ #:____

Literary Response for The Dog of Pompeii / Pompeii (Pages 430-445)

1. Tito was very dependent upon Bimbo because Tito was ______________ and _______________.

2. The volcano gives a sign before it erupts. That sign was it ______________________________. Some people

explained the sign as ________________________________________________.

3. During the eruption, Bimbo takes Tito to the ___ ____.

4. At the end, Bimbo ______ as he tried to go to the _____________ to get _________ for Tito.

5. The scientists were surprised to find a dog buried in the ruins as they assumed that an unchained

dog would have ________________.

6. At the end of the story, the setting changes from the first century to the twentieth century as

archaeologists answer the mystery of why Bimbo ___ _________________.

7, The director of the archaeological team wondered why the dog had chosen such a moment to get a raisin

cake in its mouth. The reason why is that Bimbo was __________________________________________.

8. How does the setting of The Dog of Pompeii affect the plot of the story? ____________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________.

9. From reading the historical fiction of The Dog of Pompeii, I have learned the following things about life in the ancient

Roman city of Pompeii: _____________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________.

10. Does this story seem like it had realistic characters(credible) or did it have unlikely (incredible) characters.

I think this story was _____________because __________________________________________________________.

11. By reading the article, Pompeii, I learned the following things similar to the historical fiction account in The Dog of Pompeii:

________________________________________________, ______________________________________ and

____________________________________________________________________________________.

Video Movie for Class Discussion June 10-12

Edge Of America (2003)
Director Chris Eyre's ("Smoke Signals") compelling fact-based drama stars James McDaniel as Kenny Williams, a black English teacher who takes a job at a Native American high school on Utah's Three Nations Reservation. As an outsider in a close-knit community, Williams attempts to fit in by accepting the daunting task of coaching the girls' basketball team. Irene Bedard, Wes Studi and Tim Daly co-star. 106 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo; filmographies; photo gallery.

Students will use the Story Map for Edge of America

The Rise of Rome

CHAPTER 9 Open Book TEST

Column A A. First Punic War B. Augustus C. aqueduct D. Sicily E. Etruscans F. latifundia G. Marc Antony H. First Triumvirate I. plebeians J. praetors

Column B __1. a rich people that greatly influenced the growth of Rome __2. interpreted law and acted as judges __3. large farming estates worked by enslaved people __4. Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar __5. a human-made channel for carrying water long distances __6. an island that is part of Italy __7. artisans, shopkeepers, and owners of small farms __8. Member of the 2nd Triumvirate, he fell in love with Cleopatra and went to war vs. Octavian eventually losing __9. Rome defeated Carthage in 241 B.C. __10. Rome’s first Emperor Octavian, changed his name to this title

Directions: Multiple Choice In the blank at the left, write the letter of

the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

__11. According to a traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?

A. Helen of Troy C. Aristotle and Plato

B. Romulus and Remus D. Julius Caesar

__12. The Romans were able to take over most of Italy by 267 B.C. because

A. they developed new ways of waging war.

B. their military was harshly disciplined.

C. they built roads between places they conquered.

D. all of the above

__13. What were the three parts of the Roman Republic’s tripartite government?

A. slaves, citizens, and women

B. the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the executive

C. plebeians, patricians, and the army

D. the consuls, the praetors, and the legislative bodies

__14. Why were the political reforms of 287 B.C. important?

A. All male citizens had equal standing.

B. The republic became a democracy.

C. Women earned the right to vote.

D. They allowed a dictator to seize power.

__15. What was the significance of the Twelve Tables?

A. They established for the first time standards of justice still in use today.

B. They established special privileges for the wealthy.

__16. In the Second Punic War, Hannibal crossed the Alps with Elephants as

A. Carthage attacked Rome.

B. Rome invaded Carthage by sea.

__17. Julius Caesar declared himself dictator of Rome for life and also

A. created the Gregorian calendar. C. allowed free elections.

B. created work for jobless people. D. all of the above

__18. What title did Octavian take?

A. King B. Augustus

__19. What was responsible for the Pax Romana?

A. a large army, ample food supply, and improvements in Roman government

B. Hadrian’s Wall

C. a small army, the return of farmland to small farmers, and an end to slavery

D. the Praetorian Guard

__20. Which of the following helped Rome’s trade?

A. the Punic Wars B. Roman currency C. Hadrian’s Wall

Applying Skills: Reading a Map Use the map below to answer the

questions that follow.

__21. What major islands did Rome conquer?

A. Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica

B. Britain and Ireland

__22. Why did Rome not expand farther north by this time?

A. They were defeated by the fierce Mongols.

B. They did not have enough people to expand farther.

C. They focused on controlling trade routes in the Mediterranean Sea.

__23. When did Rome add the territory including Egypt?

A. by 44 B.C. B. after 27 B.C.