Western civ

Civil war-A conflict between two political groups within the same country Julius Caesar- Military leader who joined forces with Crassus and Pompey. He was elected consul in 59 BC Triumvirate- In ancient Rome a group of three leaders sharing control of the government Augustus- "Octavian" was the unchallenged ruler of Rome. "Exalted one" Pax Romana- A period of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from 27 BC to AD 180 3. the government is so fragile, the negativity coming from Gracchi, and the first  Triumvirate of Julius Cesar. 4.  Augustus was a very capable ruler and he set up an efficient government with paid civil servants 5. The government provided free games, races, mock battles, and gladiator contest

Republic- a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch. Patrician- an aristocrat or nobleman. Plebeian- (in ancient Rome) a commoner. Tribune- an official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests. Consul- an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there. Senate- the smaller upper assembly in the US Congress, most US states, France, and other countries. Dictator- a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force. Legion- a unit of 3,000–6,000 men in the ancient Roman army. Punic Wars- three wars between Rome and Carthage that led to the undisputed dominance of Rome in the western Mediterranean. 3.The main issue is that they could only serve for one year and the same person could not be elected for ten year...

3.The main issue is that they could only serve for one year and the same person could not be elected for ten years. 4.They were an early example of written law displayed publicly for all who could read them . That was the only downfall of the Twelve Tables is that not everyone was able to read. 5. He led his army on a long trek from Spain across France and through the Alps, he also used war elephants which the Romans, being unfamiliar, had no defenses against and were terrified of. 509 BC- Rome becomes a Republic 321 BC- Chandragupta Mauryan founds Mauryan Empire in India 264 BC- First Punic war begins 202 BC- Han Dynasty takes power in China  218 BC- In the Second Punic war Hannibal invades Italy 31 BC- Octavian defeat the forces of Antony and Cleopatra 100 AD- Moche culture arises in South America 284 AD- Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome 300 AD- Aksum kingdom emerges in east Africa 476 AD- Western Empire falls

It was a pretty easy class today and I found out that you have to get a surgery done and I hope everything goes well and I hope you are safe and everything is ok It must be a pretty major surgery and I will keep you in my prayers and just keep hoping that everything will go well and also looking forward to learning about Rome.

Well I have mixed emotions on the test I'm not really feeling the best but I now for sure I did get the ones that I studied right but I am very scared to see my result because I have always had a good grade and it would really suck if it was brought down by one bad test but I'm hoping for the best and I guess I will have to see the outcome when the time comes. I am looking forward to spring break and it will be nice and hopefully enjoyable.

Direct democracy - A government in which citizens rule directly rather then through represenatives Classical Art - The art of ancient Greece and Rome in which harmony order and partition were emphesized Tragedy - A series form of drama dealing with the downfall of heroic or noble character Comedy - A humors form of drama that often includes slapstick and satire Peloponnesian War - A war lasting from 431 to 404 B.C. in which Athens and its allies were defended by Sparta and its allies Philosopher - A thinker who uses logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe he man society and mortality Socrates - 470-399 B.C. critic of the Sophists' Plato - 427-347 B.C. student of Socrates Aristotle - A philosopher who questioned thee nature of the world and of human belief thought and knowledge 1- To strengthen Athenian demoracy 2- To hold and strengthen the empire 3- To glorify Athens Pericles - Stratgey was to avoid and battels with t...

Hellenistic -Relating to the civilization language ART SCIENCE AND LITERATURE  of the Greek world from the reign of Alexander the Great to the late second century belnded with egyptisn Persian and indian empire Alexandria- An Egyptian city and it became the foremost center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization. Euclid- He was a highly regarded mathematician who taught in alexandria Archimedes- He accurately estimated the value of Pie Colossus-The largest known Hellenistic bronze statue 3. Because Alexandria had became an international community. 4.His museum contained a small observatory in which astronomer could study the planets and stars 5. They preached that human desires, power and wealth were dangerous distractions that should be checked

Philip ii- The King of Macedoina Macedonia- Kingdom located just North of Greece had rough terrain and a cold climate Alexander the Great- He was Philips son and he pretty much proclaimed him self as king and over the course of his years all of his great accomplishments led people on the call him Alexander The Great. Darius iii- The Persian king that Alexander invaded 3. He used the phalanx method 4. He wanted to finish what his father did not 5. The generals fought among themselves for control of his empire I think I'm ready for the test and hope to get a good grade which I usually do so I'm hoping to do it again.

Direct democracy- A government in which citizens rule directly rather then through represenatives Classical Art- The art of ancient Greece and Rome in which harmony order and partition were emphesized Tragedy- A series form of drama dealing with the downfall of heroic or noble character Comedy- A humors form of drama that often includes slapstick and satire Peloponnesian War- A war lasting from 431 to 404 B.C. in which Athens and its allies were defended by Sparta and its allies Philosopher- A thinker who uses logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe he man society and mortality Socrates- 470-399 B.C. critic of the Sophists' Plato- 427-347 B.C. student of Socrates Aristotle- A philosopher who questioned thee nature of the world and of human belief thought and knowledge 1- To strengthen Athenian demoracy 2- To hold and strengthen the empire 3- To glorify Athens Pericles- Stratgey was to avoid and battels with the Spartan...

Direct democracy- A government in which citizens rule directly rather then through represenatives Classical Art- The art of ancient Greece and Rome in which harmony order and partition were emphesized Tragedy- A series form of drama dealing with the downfall of heroic or noble character Comedy- A humors form of drama that often includes slapstick and satire Peloponnesian War- A war lasting from 431 to 404 B.C. in which Athens and its allies were defended by Sparta and its allies Philosopher- A thinker who uses logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe he man society and mortality Socrates- 470-399 B.C. critic of the Sophists' Plato- 427-347 B.C. student of Socrates Aristotle- A philosopher who questioned thee nature of the world and of human belief thought and knowledge 1- To strengthen Athenian demoracy 2- To hold and strengthen the empire 3- To glorify Athens Pericles- Stratgey was to avoid and battels with the Spartan army and wait for an o...

I don't really like typing all of my notes because I feel like when I write them down I have to read what it say and write it and see it instead of just typing it. Also when I am getting ready to study for an upcoming test I like to have my notes in my book. I am also very eager to see the last group rap tomorrow which I think will be interesting. I also apologize  for me doing my other homework in your class today I had complete forgot about it and should not have been doing it in class it was not the time.

I was very happy with our presentation went. I thought everyone did a very good job and everything was very equal. Not only was it equal but I also had a some fun doing the project I thought all of our projects where very unique and interesting. I'm hoping that we got a good grade I know our group put a lot of time and effort into it. Like staying after school everyone helping out each partner trying to get everything prepared for today. To conclude I believe that ours went very well and we received a decent grade that was well deserved.