Friday, May 31, 2019
Test day
Today in class we took our test on the Renaissance and Luther and the Reformation. I thought it was challenging, but fair if you took the time to study. I felt good about the second part of the test that focused around Luther and the Church Reformation, but it was hard to remember some of the information from last week/going into this week about the Renaissance. I think I'm going to review some of the information on the Renaissance tonight to compare how I think I did with the answers on the powerpoint. Overall, I think this was a good test to end the year on.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
5/30/19
Today in class we finished the Martin Luther and church reform powerpoint. It was really interesting how similar the story was to Socrates when he was alive facing the democracy. We only had about three or four slides left to go over since we got through most of the powerpoint yesterday, but we reviewed the first couple of slides at the beginning of class. I think i'm hoping to do well on the test tomorrow because I feel like I've absorbed most of this information fully and understand it. If I could get a good grade on the test tomorrow it would really help my grade before we take our exam next week. I've been studying for it a bit over the past few days and i'm hoping it won't be too hard when we take it.
Friday, May 24, 2019
TB Pages
p 480-487]
Q #1,3,4,5
1. Definitions
Utopia: Translates to "no place" in Greek.
William Shakespeare: The most famous writer of the Elizabethan Age.
Johann Gutenberg: a craftsman from Mainz, Germany who developed the printing press that incorporated a number of technologies in a new way.
3. Albrecht Dürer's work reflects the influence of the Renaissance because they portray religious subjects, classical myths and realistic landscapes.
4. The Renaissance changed society by introducing Christian Humanism.
5. The invention of the printing press was important because it was producing books in different languages, and produced books more quickly and cheaper than before.
Q #1,3,4,5
1. Definitions
Utopia: Translates to "no place" in Greek.
William Shakespeare: The most famous writer of the Elizabethan Age.
Johann Gutenberg: a craftsman from Mainz, Germany who developed the printing press that incorporated a number of technologies in a new way.
3. Albrecht Dürer's work reflects the influence of the Renaissance because they portray religious subjects, classical myths and realistic landscapes.
4. The Renaissance changed society by introducing Christian Humanism.
5. The invention of the printing press was important because it was producing books in different languages, and produced books more quickly and cheaper than before.
Friday, May 17, 2019
TB pages
p. 477
1. Definitions
Renaissance: A movement that started in Italy that caused an explosion of art, writing, and thought that lasted approximately from 1300 to 1600.
Humanism: An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements.
Secular: Worldly rather than spiritual and concerned with here and now.
Patrons: People who financially supported artists.
Perspective: Showing three dimensions on a flat surface.
Vernacular: the native language of Dante
3. A renaissance man would be described as a man who was well educated in many topics, and praised as a "universal man". A renaissance woman would be described as a woman who was well educated, more so than middle-class women, and someone who would inspire art but rarely create it.
4. Many artists during the renaissance were based in Italy, making it the center of the renaissance.
5.
1. Definitions
Renaissance: A movement that started in Italy that caused an explosion of art, writing, and thought that lasted approximately from 1300 to 1600.
Humanism: An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements.
Secular: Worldly rather than spiritual and concerned with here and now.
Patrons: People who financially supported artists.
Perspective: Showing three dimensions on a flat surface.
Vernacular: the native language of Dante
3. A renaissance man would be described as a man who was well educated in many topics, and praised as a "universal man". A renaissance woman would be described as a woman who was well educated, more so than middle-class women, and someone who would inspire art but rarely create it.
4. Many artists during the renaissance were based in Italy, making it the center of the renaissance.
5.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Monday, May 13, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Classwork Day 8
1. Definitions:
Greco-Roman Culture: The mixing of elements of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman culture.
Pompeii: A town in Rome where you can find some of the best examples of Roman paintings.
Virgil: A poet who spent ten years writing the most famous work of Latin literature, the Aeneid.
Tacitus: A roman historian notable among ancient historians because he presented the facts correctly.
aqueduct: Designed by Roman engineers to bring water into cities and towns.
5. What influence did Latin have on the development of Western languages?
Latin was the main influence in developing languages like French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. It is also the reason why have the words in the english language have Latin roots.
Greco-Roman Culture: The mixing of elements of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman culture.
Pompeii: A town in Rome where you can find some of the best examples of Roman paintings.
Virgil: A poet who spent ten years writing the most famous work of Latin literature, the Aeneid.
Tacitus: A roman historian notable among ancient historians because he presented the facts correctly.
aqueduct: Designed by Roman engineers to bring water into cities and towns.
5. What influence did Latin have on the development of Western languages?
Latin was the main influence in developing languages like French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian. It is also the reason why have the words in the english language have Latin roots.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Classwork Day 6
1. Definitions
inflation- a drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices
mercenaries- foreign soldiers who fought for money
Diocletian- a strong-willed army leader who became the new emperor
Constantinople- the city of Constantine
Attila- a powerful chieftain
3. What were the main internal causes of the empires decline?
As the Economy weakened, the empire grew weaker with it.
4. How did Diocletian succeed in preserving the empire?
inflation- a drastic drop in the value of money coupled with a rise in prices
mercenaries- foreign soldiers who fought for money
Diocletian- a strong-willed army leader who became the new emperor
Constantinople- the city of Constantine
Attila- a powerful chieftain
3. What were the main internal causes of the empires decline?
As the Economy weakened, the empire grew weaker with it.
4. How did Diocletian succeed in preserving the empire?
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Classwork Day 5
Questions:
1. Definitions
Jesus: A jewish man who was born in the town of Bethlehem.
Apostles: 12 men who were Jesus' closest friends and followers.
Paul: One of the 12 apostles who had enormous influence on Christianity's development.
Diaspora: The dispersal of Jews.
Constantine: The Roman Emperor in 312 A.D
bishop: also a priest, had the role of supervising local churches
Peter: One of the 12 apostles who traveled to Rome from Jerusalem and became the first bishop there.
pope: the father or head of the Christian Church
3. What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings?
Jesus emphasized God's personal relationship to each human being.
4. Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans?
They refused to worship Roman Gods, which resulted in religious authorities growing conflicts with Christians.
5. What was the importance of the Nicene Creed?
When the church leaders wrote it, it defined the basic beliefs of the Christian Church
1. Definitions
Jesus: A jewish man who was born in the town of Bethlehem.
Apostles: 12 men who were Jesus' closest friends and followers.
Paul: One of the 12 apostles who had enormous influence on Christianity's development.
Diaspora: The dispersal of Jews.
Constantine: The Roman Emperor in 312 A.D
bishop: also a priest, had the role of supervising local churches
Peter: One of the 12 apostles who traveled to Rome from Jerusalem and became the first bishop there.
pope: the father or head of the Christian Church
3. What did Jesus emphasize in his early teachings?
Jesus emphasized God's personal relationship to each human being.
4. Why did the early Christians face persecution from the Romans?
They refused to worship Roman Gods, which resulted in religious authorities growing conflicts with Christians.
5. What was the importance of the Nicene Creed?
When the church leaders wrote it, it defined the basic beliefs of the Christian Church
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Friday, April 26, 2019
Classwork 4-26-19
Questions:
1. Definitions
republic- a republic is a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
patrician- wealthy land owners who held most of the power
plebeian- the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
tribune- the elected representatives of the plebeian assembly
consul- like kings, consuls commanded the army and directed the government for one year
senate- the aristocratic branch of Rome's government
dictator- a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command an army
legion-large military units that Roman soldiers were sorted into
Punic Wars- A long struggle between Rome and Carthage
Hannibal- A brilliant strategist and military leader who wanted to avenge Carthage's defeat
3. What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?
Once a consul was elected, they couldn't run for office again for ten years. While they were in office however, they had the power of a king with full control over the army and government.
4. What was the significance of the twelve tables?
The plebeians forced the officials to create a law code, which was written on twelve tables and hung in the Forum. This was a victory for them, as they knew they now had a right to the protection of the law.
5. How was Hannibal's attack on Rome daring and different?
Hannibal decided to lead his army from Spain across France and to the Alps. For more than a decade, this strategy worked, and he was able to run his men up and down the Italian Peninsula at will.
1. Definitions
republic- a republic is a form of government in which power rests with citizens who have the right to vote for their leaders.
patrician- wealthy land owners who held most of the power
plebeian- the common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of the population
tribune- the elected representatives of the plebeian assembly
consul- like kings, consuls commanded the army and directed the government for one year
senate- the aristocratic branch of Rome's government
dictator- a leader who had absolute power to make laws and command an army
legion-large military units that Roman soldiers were sorted into
Punic Wars- A long struggle between Rome and Carthage
Hannibal- A brilliant strategist and military leader who wanted to avenge Carthage's defeat
3. What limits were there on the power of the Roman consuls?
Once a consul was elected, they couldn't run for office again for ten years. While they were in office however, they had the power of a king with full control over the army and government.
4. What was the significance of the twelve tables?
The plebeians forced the officials to create a law code, which was written on twelve tables and hung in the Forum. This was a victory for them, as they knew they now had a right to the protection of the law.
5. How was Hannibal's attack on Rome daring and different?
Hannibal decided to lead his army from Spain across France and to the Alps. For more than a decade, this strategy worked, and he was able to run his men up and down the Italian Peninsula at will.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Classwork 4/25/19
Main Ideas:
Rome began as a republic, a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
At its height, the Roman Empire touched three continents-Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse.
Out of Judea rose a monotheistic, or single-god, religion known as Christianity. Based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, it soon spread throughout Rome and beyond.
Timeline:
509 B.C: Rome becomes a republic.
264 B.C: First Punic War begins
218 B.C: In the Second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy.
31 B.C: Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra.
284 A.D: Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome.
476 A.D: Western Roman Empire falls.
Main Ideas:
Rome began as a republic, a government in which elected officials represent the people. Eventually, absolute rulers called emperors seized power and expanded the empire.
At its height, the Roman Empire touched three continents-Europe, Asia, and Africa. For several centuries, Rome brought peace and prosperity to its empire before its eventual collapse.
Out of Judea rose a monotheistic, or single-god, religion known as Christianity. Based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, it soon spread throughout Rome and beyond.
Timeline:
509 B.C: Rome becomes a republic.
264 B.C: First Punic War begins
218 B.C: In the Second Punic War, Hannibal invades Italy.
31 B.C: Octavian defeats the forces of Antony and Cleopatra.
284 A.D: Diocletian becomes emperor of Rome.
476 A.D: Western Roman Empire falls.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Test Day 4/12/19
Today in class we took our test on everything we've been learning recently. This included ancient Greece, Macedonia, Alexander, Phillip II, Darius III, Demosthenes, Euclid, Pericles, etc. I didn't think this test was too hard, especially with all of the review and independant work we did. I think the whole philosophy of a reverse classroom helps me stay more focused and concentrated on what I need to instead of straying away or losing my thought process like I would at home. Ever since we started with this idea my test grades have really gone up significantly, which I think speaks for itself.
Monday, April 8, 2019
TB Questions 146-149
Terms:
Hellenistic-Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and India influences.
Alexandria- An Egyptian city that became the center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization.
Euclid- A highly regarded mathematician who taught in Alexandria.
Archimedes- Another important Hellenistic scientist who studied at Alexandria.
Colossus of Rhodes- A bronze statue that stood more than 100 feet high on the island of Rhodes.
3. How did trade contribute to cultural diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria?
Trade ships from all over the Mediterranean docked in Alexandria, while Alexandrias thriving commerce enabled it to grow and prosper. It's diverse population exceeded half a million people.
4. How did Euclid influence some of the developments in astronomy during the Hellenistic period?
Euclid created some of the most well known geometry propositions, which may have helped lead to developments in astronomy.
5. What did Stoicism and Epicureanism have in common?
Both of these philosophies focus on what we as humans and our five senses can focus on and control, instead of things that we can't.
Hellenistic-Greek culture blended with Egyptian, Persian, and India influences.
Alexandria- An Egyptian city that became the center of commerce and Hellenistic civilization.
Euclid- A highly regarded mathematician who taught in Alexandria.
Archimedes- Another important Hellenistic scientist who studied at Alexandria.
Colossus of Rhodes- A bronze statue that stood more than 100 feet high on the island of Rhodes.
3. How did trade contribute to cultural diversity in the Hellenistic city of Alexandria?
Trade ships from all over the Mediterranean docked in Alexandria, while Alexandrias thriving commerce enabled it to grow and prosper. It's diverse population exceeded half a million people.
4. How did Euclid influence some of the developments in astronomy during the Hellenistic period?
Euclid created some of the most well known geometry propositions, which may have helped lead to developments in astronomy.
5. What did Stoicism and Epicureanism have in common?
Both of these philosophies focus on what we as humans and our five senses can focus on and control, instead of things that we can't.
Friday, April 5, 2019
TB Questions
1. Definitions
Phillip II- The king of Macedonia who conquered Greece. Alexander the Great's father.
Macedonia- A place in Greece that was cold with rough terrain. Conquered many city-states.
Alexander the Great- Philip II's son who conquered many countries. Believed to be the most dedicated ruler of Macedonia.
Darius III- Ruler of Persia who fought with the Macedonians.
3. How was Philip II able to conquer Greece?
Phillip II used battle strategies like Phalanxes and cavalry to defeat the enemies, he was a good leader and ruler to the Greeks, but didn't use draconian methods to scare them.
4. Phillip II's goal was to conquer Persia. Why did Alexander continue his campaign of conquest after this goal had been achieved?
Alexander continued his campaign after the goal had been achieved because he was very interested in expanding his empire. His father also gave him wise words that he would need more room to expand his empire to other than Macedonia.
5. What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
After Alexander died, the Macedonian generals fought about who would be the next ruler. Eventually, three won out. Antigonus became king of Macedonia, Ptolemy seized Egypt, and Seleucus took most of the old Persian empire.
Phillip II- The king of Macedonia who conquered Greece. Alexander the Great's father.
Macedonia- A place in Greece that was cold with rough terrain. Conquered many city-states.
Alexander the Great- Philip II's son who conquered many countries. Believed to be the most dedicated ruler of Macedonia.
Darius III- Ruler of Persia who fought with the Macedonians.
3. How was Philip II able to conquer Greece?
Phillip II used battle strategies like Phalanxes and cavalry to defeat the enemies, he was a good leader and ruler to the Greeks, but didn't use draconian methods to scare them.
4. Phillip II's goal was to conquer Persia. Why did Alexander continue his campaign of conquest after this goal had been achieved?
Alexander continued his campaign after the goal had been achieved because he was very interested in expanding his empire. His father also gave him wise words that he would need more room to expand his empire to other than Macedonia.
5. What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
After Alexander died, the Macedonian generals fought about who would be the next ruler. Eventually, three won out. Antigonus became king of Macedonia, Ptolemy seized Egypt, and Seleucus took most of the old Persian empire.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
TB Questions
Pg. 139
1. Definitions:
direct democracy- a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives.
classical art- Athenians portrayal of ideal beauty, not realism. Their values of harmony, order, balance, and proportion became the standard of what is called classical art.
tragedy- a serious drama about common themes such as love, hate, war or betrayl.
comedy- a drama that contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor.
Peloponnesian War- a war between the two city-states, Athens and Sparta.
philosopher- greek thinkers who had new ideas and values.
Socrates- a critic of Sophists. He believed that absolute standards did exist for truth and justice.
Plato- a student of Socrates before he died. He wrote, The Republic.
Aristotle- a philosopher who questioned the nature of the world and of human knowledge, belief, thought, and knowledge.
3. What steps did Pericles take to strengthen democracy in Athens?
Among the things Pericles did to strengthen Athens, he introduced the idea of direct democracy, and strengthened the already existing democracy that they had. He also used money on the Athenian Navy, making it the strongest in the Mediterranean.
4. What were some of the battle strategies of Athens and Sparta in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens had a strong navy, while Sparta had a strong army. Pericles' strategy was to avoid land battle with the Spartan Army and wait for an oppurtunity to strike from sea.
5. Why do you think some Athenians found the ideas of Socrates so disturbing?
I think Athenians aren't used to some of the new ideas and teaching Socrates has brought into light. Just like today, many people aren't thrilled by the idea of change. So back then it was probably similar.
1. Definitions:
direct democracy- a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives.
classical art- Athenians portrayal of ideal beauty, not realism. Their values of harmony, order, balance, and proportion became the standard of what is called classical art.
tragedy- a serious drama about common themes such as love, hate, war or betrayl.
comedy- a drama that contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor.
Peloponnesian War- a war between the two city-states, Athens and Sparta.
philosopher- greek thinkers who had new ideas and values.
Socrates- a critic of Sophists. He believed that absolute standards did exist for truth and justice.
Plato- a student of Socrates before he died. He wrote, The Republic.
Aristotle- a philosopher who questioned the nature of the world and of human knowledge, belief, thought, and knowledge.
3. What steps did Pericles take to strengthen democracy in Athens?
Among the things Pericles did to strengthen Athens, he introduced the idea of direct democracy, and strengthened the already existing democracy that they had. He also used money on the Athenian Navy, making it the strongest in the Mediterranean.
4. What were some of the battle strategies of Athens and Sparta in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens had a strong navy, while Sparta had a strong army. Pericles' strategy was to avoid land battle with the Spartan Army and wait for an oppurtunity to strike from sea.
5. Why do you think some Athenians found the ideas of Socrates so disturbing?
I think Athenians aren't used to some of the new ideas and teaching Socrates has brought into light. Just like today, many people aren't thrilled by the idea of change. So back then it was probably similar.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Monday, April 1, 2019
Presentations Pt. 2
Today in class we got closer to finishing the second part of our presentations. We only got through one more because the final remaining group was missing a person and wasn't able to go. Hopefully we can finally finish them all tomorrow and move on to the next unit in class. Overall I had a lot of fun making the project as it allowed us much more flexibility with what we wanted to do, and also bestowed much more responsibility on us to get it done while we weren't in class. I'm happy with how our project turned out, especially the video. I think it was a super original and creative idea.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Presentations
Today in class we started our presentations for our projects on ancient Greece. We got through three presentations in total today, and we're going to finish up the last two on Monday when we come back. I thought most of them were well prepared and good quality, and I really enjoyed the extra add-ons that accompanied some of the presentations. We had cupcakes, grapes, cheese, grape juice, bread, and more. My groups presentation went really well and I'm glad that we got ours over with so I don't have to stress over the weekend. I look forward to seeing the other presentations on Monday!
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019
Test Day
Today in class we took our test on Ancient Greece. I finished relatively early which left me plenty of time to do both my blog and some other work for my other classes throughout the day. I didn't think the test was super hard, but it was challenging, and rightfully so. We're nearing the end of our freshman year at JC so we should begin to be prepared for the start of our sophomore year. More challenging tests and less babying comes with that. I'm hoping I did well enough on the test to bring my grade up a few points, but if not i'll still be happy with my overall grade in this first quarter of Western Civilization.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
March 21st
Today in class we finished the last slides of the powerpoint and reviewed everything we've done over the past few days. The last notes we took today were the following:
Persian Wars
- Persian Empire was massive compared to Greece, which was tiny
Greek Army:
- Iron Weapons
- Hoplites who have trained since they were young
- Spears, swords, and shields
- Fought in Phalanx formation
- Homefield Advantage
- Very motivated to protect democracy
Persian Army:
- First archers
- Cavalry (Soldiers on horseback)
- Lightly armed infantry
- Huge numbers
- Long way from home
- Professional Army (Hired mercenaries)
The Greeks won!!
After we finished taking notes, we went back to the beginning of the powerpoint and reviewed the information that will be on our test on Monday, 3/25/19
Persian Wars
- Persian Empire was massive compared to Greece, which was tiny
Greek Army:
- Iron Weapons
- Hoplites who have trained since they were young
- Spears, swords, and shields
- Fought in Phalanx formation
- Homefield Advantage
- Very motivated to protect democracy
Persian Army:
- First archers
- Cavalry (Soldiers on horseback)
- Lightly armed infantry
- Huge numbers
- Long way from home
- Professional Army (Hired mercenaries)
The Greeks won!!
After we finished taking notes, we went back to the beginning of the powerpoint and reviewed the information that will be on our test on Monday, 3/25/19
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Classwork March 14th
Today in class we watched John Green's video on the Odyssey, listed below are the questions we were assigned to answer while watching the video.
1. How long did it take Odysseus to return home from the Trojan War?
It took Odysseus 20 years to return home from the war, after being stuck on Ithaca.
2. According to Google Maps, how long should this trip have taken?
According to Google Maps, it should've taken two weeks.
3. According to archeological evidence, when did the Trojan War occur?
According to archeological evidence, the Trojan War should've occurred around the 12th century BCE.
4. When did Homer compose The Odyssey?
Homer composed The Odyssey in the 8th century BCE.
5. What is the definition of "epic poem"?
The definition of an epic poem is: A long narrative poem; on a serious subject; written in a grand or elevated style; centered on a larger-than-life hero.
6. Who is Odysseus' wife?
Odysseus' wife is Penelope.
7. Who is Odysseus' son?
Odysseus' son is Telemachus.
8. What happens in the cave of the Cyclops?
They feast on the cyclops' goat cheese, and expect the cyclops to greet them with gifts. The cyclops is not happy and begins to eat Odysseus' friends. Odysseus ends up tricking the cyclops and escapes.
9. Is Odysseus a hero? Why or why not?
Odysseus is a hero if you're looking at it the same way the Greeks did. Heroism didn't mean perfection, it meant that you had an extraordinary attribute or ability, and according to the epics, Odysseus does.
10. What is considered one of the most beautiful lines in all of Homer?
One of the most beautiful lines of Homer is when Penelope and Odysseus settle things when Odysseus gets home. The epic reads, "...And so she too rejoiced, her gaze upon her husband, her white arms round him pressed as though forever.".
1. How long did it take Odysseus to return home from the Trojan War?
It took Odysseus 20 years to return home from the war, after being stuck on Ithaca.
2. According to Google Maps, how long should this trip have taken?
According to Google Maps, it should've taken two weeks.
3. According to archeological evidence, when did the Trojan War occur?
According to archeological evidence, the Trojan War should've occurred around the 12th century BCE.
4. When did Homer compose The Odyssey?
Homer composed The Odyssey in the 8th century BCE.
5. What is the definition of "epic poem"?
The definition of an epic poem is: A long narrative poem; on a serious subject; written in a grand or elevated style; centered on a larger-than-life hero.
6. Who is Odysseus' wife?
Odysseus' wife is Penelope.
7. Who is Odysseus' son?
Odysseus' son is Telemachus.
8. What happens in the cave of the Cyclops?
They feast on the cyclops' goat cheese, and expect the cyclops to greet them with gifts. The cyclops is not happy and begins to eat Odysseus' friends. Odysseus ends up tricking the cyclops and escapes.
9. Is Odysseus a hero? Why or why not?
Odysseus is a hero if you're looking at it the same way the Greeks did. Heroism didn't mean perfection, it meant that you had an extraordinary attribute or ability, and according to the epics, Odysseus does.
10. What is considered one of the most beautiful lines in all of Homer?
One of the most beautiful lines of Homer is when Penelope and Odysseus settle things when Odysseus gets home. The epic reads, "...And so she too rejoiced, her gaze upon her husband, her white arms round him pressed as though forever.".
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
March 13th
Today in class we continued the power point on Ancient Greece. These were the notes I wrote down:
Ancient Government
- in the seventh and sixth centuries BCE, aristocrats ruled the government
- rich people wielded much more influence in society
Aristocracy
- Aristocrats: members of the ruling class
- They attended symposiums: a place with many entertainment sources where men would make government decisions
Polotics
- no women (other than entertainment)
- no middle class
- no slaves
- sometimes aristocrats were even excluded from the inner circle
Tyrants
- sometimes aristocrats would get help from hoplites (well-armed soldiers) to set up their own government
- tyrant: someone who rules outside the framework of polis
- modern day tyrant: an abusive or oppressive ruler
Draco (621 BCE)
- all athenians are equal under the law
- death is the punishment for most crimes
- debt slavery is ok
Solon (594 BCE)
- outlaws debt slavery
- all athenian citizens can speak at the assembly
- any citizen can press charges against wrong doers
More Reforms
- allowed all citizens to submit laws for debate
- created Council of Five Hundred
- only free adult male property owners born in Athens were considered citizens
- women and slaves were foreigners
Ancient Government
- in the seventh and sixth centuries BCE, aristocrats ruled the government
- rich people wielded much more influence in society
Aristocracy
- Aristocrats: members of the ruling class
- They attended symposiums: a place with many entertainment sources where men would make government decisions
Polotics
- no women (other than entertainment)
- no middle class
- no slaves
- sometimes aristocrats were even excluded from the inner circle
Tyrants
- sometimes aristocrats would get help from hoplites (well-armed soldiers) to set up their own government
- tyrant: someone who rules outside the framework of polis
- modern day tyrant: an abusive or oppressive ruler
Draco (621 BCE)
- all athenians are equal under the law
- death is the punishment for most crimes
- debt slavery is ok
Solon (594 BCE)
- outlaws debt slavery
- all athenian citizens can speak at the assembly
- any citizen can press charges against wrong doers
More Reforms
- allowed all citizens to submit laws for debate
- created Council of Five Hundred
- only free adult male property owners born in Athens were considered citizens
- women and slaves were foreigners
Thursday, March 7, 2019
March 7th
Today in class we started the powerpoint on Greece. It was a little bit of a review from the textbook pages we began yesterday, but it went more in depth and explained things that were unclear in the textbook. I recognized most things that were on it, but wrote down the things that were more in detail:
- All of the worlds greatest civilizations have been on rivers or bodies of water (ex. Mesopotamia on the Tigris and Euphrates)
- Greece was completely covered in mountains, which made it hard for natives to navigate throughout the islands and mainland
- There were nearly 2000 islands
Everything else I thought I had knowledge of already, or had already written it down.
- All of the worlds greatest civilizations have been on rivers or bodies of water (ex. Mesopotamia on the Tigris and Euphrates)
- Greece was completely covered in mountains, which made it hard for natives to navigate throughout the islands and mainland
- There were nearly 2000 islands
Everything else I thought I had knowledge of already, or had already written it down.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Blog 2/26/18
Pg. 41 Work:
1. Delta - Often times when you're around rivers you may be able to find them leading into deltas.
2. Narmer - It is believed that a kind named Narmer united upper and lower Egypt.
3. Pharaoh - The god kings of Egypt were called pharaohs.
4. Theocracy - In Egypt, it used to rule by theocracy.
5. Pyramid - There were many great pyramids built in Egypt.
6. Mummification - Important Egyptian figures were mummified before burial.
7. Hieroglyphic - If we showed the ancient Egyptians our modern day alphabet they might interpret it as a form of hieroglyphics.
8. Papyrus - Papyrus could be compared to the ancient Egyptians version of our paper.
3. Being surrounded by deserts benefited Egypt because it gave them a natural form of defense around their city.
4. The Egyptians viewed the pharaoh as almost as splendid and powerful as the Gods.
5. Egyptians mummified bodies to prevent it from decaying, and to get it prepared to live in the beautiful other world.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Test Review Day
Today in class we reviewed for the quiz/test tomorrow on Mesopotamia. The main points we covered were:
- Cuneiform
- City-State
- Ziggurat
- Polytheistic
- Dynasties
- Empire
- Cultural Diffusion
- Fertile Crescent
- Irrigation
- Silt
- Modern Day Fertile Crescent
- 282 Laws in Hammaraubi's code
I think I will be able to do well on the test tomorrow since I feel confident with all of the material featured on it. Hopefully after studying tonight I will be able to get a one hundred on this test, and it can bring my grade up a bit higher. If I could end this quarter with a higher grade than I've had the past two quarters in human geography I'd be really happy! So far I've done well with my other tests in the class and I think I'll do well on this one too.
- Cuneiform
- City-State
- Ziggurat
- Polytheistic
- Dynasties
- Empire
- Cultural Diffusion
- Fertile Crescent
- Irrigation
- Silt
- Modern Day Fertile Crescent
- 282 Laws in Hammaraubi's code
I think I will be able to do well on the test tomorrow since I feel confident with all of the material featured on it. Hopefully after studying tonight I will be able to get a one hundred on this test, and it can bring my grade up a bit higher. If I could end this quarter with a higher grade than I've had the past two quarters in human geography I'd be really happy! So far I've done well with my other tests in the class and I think I'll do well on this one too.
Friday, February 15, 2019
From prehistory to civilization
2/15/18
Today in class we went through the powerpoint more and took some notes. Some things I wrote down were:
- Sumer is between the Tigris and Euphrates river
- Sumer advanced through irrigation from the river on either sides of it
- Towns in the fertile crescent began to advance to have as many as 40,000 people.
- People began to have better food storage, which could maintain a bigger population.
- Population expanded greatly from how many people used to have the hunter, gatherer lifestyle.
- Because of the population expansion, there became a greater diversity in professions. There were priests, tradesmen, artisans, politicians, and farmers.
- Kings emerged along with the idea of "City-states".
- Dynasties also appeared.
- Cuneiform was invented and put to use.
- A collection of Sumerian Gods and Goddesses emerged.
- The worlds first epic was the Epic of Gilgamesh, which told of a great flood, similar to the Bible
- Sumerians divided time into 60 minutes, 60 seconds, and they organized a calendar based on moon cycles.
- The ziggurat was a temple built on top of a "mountain" on Earth.
Today in class we went through the powerpoint more and took some notes. Some things I wrote down were:
- Sumer is between the Tigris and Euphrates river
- Sumer advanced through irrigation from the river on either sides of it
- Towns in the fertile crescent began to advance to have as many as 40,000 people.
- People began to have better food storage, which could maintain a bigger population.
- Population expanded greatly from how many people used to have the hunter, gatherer lifestyle.
- Because of the population expansion, there became a greater diversity in professions. There were priests, tradesmen, artisans, politicians, and farmers.
- Kings emerged along with the idea of "City-states".
- Dynasties also appeared.
- Cuneiform was invented and put to use.
- A collection of Sumerian Gods and Goddesses emerged.
- The worlds first epic was the Epic of Gilgamesh, which told of a great flood, similar to the Bible
- Sumerians divided time into 60 minutes, 60 seconds, and they organized a calendar based on moon cycles.
- The ziggurat was a temple built on top of a "mountain" on Earth.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Test Review Day
Today in class we went over our test we took last week. It was all a little fuzzy in my brain from all of the snow days, but I got back into it quickly. I did pretty well on the test and got a 96, only missing one question! It was one of the questions about what plant came from the Middle East and I put wheat instead of Sorghum. It's good to review, since without the review I wouldn't have taken note of what I got wrong. After the review we got started on a new powerpoint and took some notes. Since class was super short we only got two slides in, but it seems like a review of what we have already been over in Germs, Guns and Steel, and the textbook pages. This makes it really convenient for us as students, since we can write less and pay attention more.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Reverse Classroom Day
Today in class we took notes out of the textbooks in our composition books. This was something new that we have never done in the class, but I found it was much easier to be productive in the classroom than at home. I often find my mind wandering off or getting easily distracted when I'm doing homework at my house, but whenever I do it either in class or in my free mods I can easily focus and tune out the other distractions from my mind. I got much more done in 55 minutes in school than I ever would have at home. We still have a few more pages to go of taking notes, and I'm looking forward to learning more about the first villages and civilizations recorded in history.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Test Day
Today in class we took our test on Guns, Germs, and Steel. I thought it was relatively easy compared to other tests we've had in human geography, and I seem to have picked up on this information easier. I studied for a while last night, and I am overall happy with my performance on the assessment today. Hopefully when we get our results back it will reflect my hard work. The topic we started with in western civilization has grabbed my attention, with how the world got domesticated. I hope to learn more on this topic next in this class, not only with Papua New Guinea, but with other places as well, where civilization really took off like Rome. I also find the information about the animals really interesting, as I’ve always loved learning more about them. I'm looking forwards to whatever we are learning next, and I can’t wait to get started.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Finishing Guns, Germs, and Steel
Today in class we finished the movie Guns Germs and Steel. I really enjoyed watching this movie because it was both informative and interesting. Diamond took us through multiple eras of human history, and a multitude of facts and data along the way. The way the new guineans lived was very interesting to me because i'm so used to seeing people like us who have smart phones, expensive clothing, and material items, while they simply do not have any. We also got to try a bread that has all of the grains that we talked about from the movie. I thought the bread was really good, and tasted more natural than other types I've had. When we finished we shared our opinions on if we thought the New Guinean people were living happily and effectively, or if they needed an upgrade. Personally, I think that if what they're doing now is good enough for them, they shouldn't have to change a thing about their lifestyle.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Guns Germs and Steel
Today in class we almost finished watching the documentary called Guns, Germs, and Steel. We mostly went over the topic of geographic luck, including how certain countries were more fortunate than others. Most places in the world weren't fortunate enough to have animals like horses, cows, pigs, goats, mules, or camels native to their country. However, places like asia and europe did have a few native species. The key to a successful nation would rely majorly on domestication of animals and plants. Plants like wheat, barley, corn, beans, and yams have lots of benefits when grown domestically. Im looking forward to finishing this documentary, as I find this topic very interesting!
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
First Day of Western Civ
Today we started the second semester, which means starting western civilization. We only have a few new people joining us, but they all seem to be up to date on everything thats happening in class with the blogs, prayer, etc. We got the chance to make our blogs in class, or write our first blogs if we were here for human geo. I'm glad we get to use the same blog and the same composition book so we don't have to go through the hassle of creating a new one, or going to the store to get another composition book. I'm excited to get started with this new class and new group of people. We won't have this class tomorrow, but we will start our first lesson on Thursday. I'm excited to see what this class will be all about, and what material we will be learning.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Last Blog of the Semester
Today was our last class of the semester in human geography. Next week on Tuesday we will start western civilization with a new group of people and some people transferring to other classes. We ended the semester by letting some of the other students retake the test on religion, while the rest of us worked on our blogs or other things we had to do. It was a nice way to end both a Friday, and a semester, with a bit of relaxation. I'm ready to start the new semester and achieve new things. Hopefully I will be able to make first honors in the third quarter. I can try to achieve this by studying harder than I have before and staying on top of my homework and assignments, which I've let slide in the past. I look forward to starting Western Civ on Tuesday!
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Test on Religions
Today in class we took our test on world religions. I think I did pretty well on it, but I will find out soon when the scan trons come back. I felt pretty confident about most of the questions except for a few that we never ended up bringing up on the review day. This will be the last class of the semester if we don't have school tomorrow, so I wanted to reflect on what we've learned so far. In human geography I learned many new things about time zones, immigration, religion, and various population rates. I think this will help me in the future if i decide to go down a federal career path, which I've been considering. I've had a lot of fun in this class this semester.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Review Day
Today in class we did a review (sort of) to prepare for the test. The way we did this was by reading our paragraphs that we wrote in class yesterday and seeing if they covered key ideas. Not a lot of people participated so it was hard to review thoroughly. In order to try and study to the best of my ability I'm going to read over the handout we got last week, (especially the highlighted parts) and focus on what I highlighted in my paragraphs. When we were asked to volunteer to read we only had about 4 people consistently answer, but luckily they had good and informative information that I could write down and take notes on. Depending on how the snow storm develops, we may have the test on Thursday in case we're off on Friday, and then we can take it before the semester ends. I hope the storm develops a lot, because I still feel robbed of a snow day on Monday. :(
Monday, January 14, 2019
Classwork 1/14/18
Today in class we were given an assignment that should help us before the test on religions this Friday. We had to write a paragraph on each of the religions we have learned about. (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) Here are my responses:
Christianity
Christianity is easily the most popular religion in the world as of now. With nearly 2.2 billion adherants from many denominations, it trumps over the other religions in the world. If you were to try and find large groups of Christians, you would probably start by looking in Europe, the Americas, and Southern Africa, as that is where Christianity is most popularly based. Obviously, it can be found in other nations as well, like India. Christianity is based around one figure: Jesus Christ. He is considered a holy teacher and is probably the most important figure in the Bible. The Pope is known as the head leader in the catholic church, and priests are local authorities.
Islam
Islam is estimated to be the second most popular religion right now, with around 1.5 billion adherents. There are only two denominations in the Islamic religion, compared to the various ones of Christianity. The two denominations are Sunnis, and Shiites. Despite having the same major belief systems, these two denominations can be rather argumentative with each other. You can find Muslims in Indonesia, the Middle East, and North Africa, among other places. Their founder was Muhammad, but he is not the central figure of the Islamic faith. Instead, they worship their God, who is called Allah. Their holy text is called the Qur'an, and they follow a system called the Five Pillars of Faith. They are a monotheistic religion, like Christianity. This means that they only believe in one God. Muslims see purpose in life as serving and submitting to Allah, and observing Islamic law.
Hinduism
Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with about 1.1 billion people currently practicing it. Hindus are largely centered in India and Nepal, but can of course be found in other places as well. There is no distinct founder to this religion but instead it is referred to as a "series of intellectual or philosophical points of view rather than a rigid, strict, set of beliefs". Hinduism is most likely one of the oldest religions still being practiced, dating back to before 800 BC when the Aryan scholars completed writing the Vedas. The Vedas are considered the holy book of the Hindus. These collections of texts are composed in verse form, and are meant to be sung and memorized.
Buddhism
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion with an estimated 500 million-1.5 billion adherents. There are various denominations in Buddhism, for example, Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, and Amidist. You can find Buddhists in South East Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan. The founder of Buddhism is believed to be a man named Siddartha Guatama, who much similarly to Jesus, believed in things like living simply, and forgiveness. Two of the most important fundamentals for Buddhists are The Four Noble Truths and The Eightfold Path. The Four Noble truths are supposedly what Siddartha realized when he was on his journey to live humbly. The Eightfold Path is like a set of rules to live by.
Judaism
Judaism is ninth largest religion in the world, with only 14-18 million adherents. Most Jews are centered in Israel or the United States. Their founder is believed to be Abraham, who also happens to be a major figure in Christianity. Their holy book is the Torah, or the first five books of the old testament of the Bible. Judaism is surprisingly closely linked to Christianity, especially in the fact that they are monotheistic, and believe that God is one, and concerned with the actions of man kind. They also have two major beliefs, called the 13 Principles of Faith and the 10 Commandments.
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
1/8/19
Today in class we were asked to answer a few questions on some religions. My responses are down below:
1.) Q: There are four basic Vedic texts in use by Hindus. Give a brief description of each, including how many hymns are in each.
A: The four basic Vedic texts are the Rig-Veda, the Sama-Veda, the Yajur-Veda, and the Athara-Veda. The Rig-Veda is known as "Knowledge of the Hymns of Praise" and should be recited. There are 1,017 hymns in this text. The Sama-Veda is also known as "Knowledge of the Melodies" and should be chanted.There are 1,549 hymns included in this text. The Yajur-Veda consists of 1,028 hymns and is known as "Knowledge of the Sacrificial formulas" and should be used for liturgy. Lastly
, the Athara-Veda, or "Knowledge of the Magic Formulas" is a text that includes 730 hymns.
2.) Q: Do some independent research, and in your own words describe the practice of indulgences.
Why do you think Martin Luther objected to indulgences? Please note where your research led you.
1.) Q: There are four basic Vedic texts in use by Hindus. Give a brief description of each, including how many hymns are in each.
A: The four basic Vedic texts are the Rig-Veda, the Sama-Veda, the Yajur-Veda, and the Athara-Veda. The Rig-Veda is known as "Knowledge of the Hymns of Praise" and should be recited. There are 1,017 hymns in this text. The Sama-Veda is also known as "Knowledge of the Melodies" and should be chanted.There are 1,549 hymns included in this text. The Yajur-Veda consists of 1,028 hymns and is known as "Knowledge of the Sacrificial formulas" and should be used for liturgy. Lastly
, the Athara-Veda, or "Knowledge of the Magic Formulas" is a text that includes 730 hymns.
2.) Q: Do some independent research, and in your own words describe the practice of indulgences.
Why do you think Martin Luther objected to indulgences? Please note where your research led you.
A: An indulgence was the act of funding the Catholic Church to forgive for a certain sin. Personally, I think Martin Luther objected to indulgences because of two things. First of all, it was morally wrong to do. No one should involve money in religion unless its for a specific reason (building a new church, etc.) specially for a church. Secondly, Jesus wouldn't have wanted to mislead people this way. Giving people false hope/faith is a corrupt idea, which is what Martin Luther also thought when he would teach people about it.
3.) Q: The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca is called the Hajj. Describe the details of the Hajj, and include a photo or video of a Hajj in your blog.
A: The Hajj is a muslim pilgrimage that takes place at the last month of the year every year. Every Muslim is expected to take this trip at least once in their lives. The pilgrimage takes them to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The Hajj takes around one week to complete.
Monday, January 7, 2019
1/7/19
Today in class we were given the opportunity to take time to compare statistics from the CIA World Factbook and adherents.com.
According to the Factbook:
Christians make up 31.4%,
Muslims make up 23.3%,
Hindu is 15%,
Buddhist is 7.1%,
and Jewish is 0.2%.
According to adherents.com:
Christians are 33%,
Muslims are 21%,
Hindus make up 14%,
Buddhists are 6%,
and Jewish is 0.22%
Although some of the statistics are close, they are not the same. This may be due to adherents.com not being updated, or because the information isn't accurate. I would personally trust the factbook more because it is an official agency, and because it is updated regularly. However, the information on adherents.com isn't completely wrong. It is still in the ballpark of what the world factbook provides us with.
According to the Factbook:
Christians make up 31.4%,
Muslims make up 23.3%,
Hindu is 15%,
Buddhist is 7.1%,
and Jewish is 0.2%.
According to adherents.com:
Christians are 33%,
Muslims are 21%,
Hindus make up 14%,
Buddhists are 6%,
and Jewish is 0.22%
Although some of the statistics are close, they are not the same. This may be due to adherents.com not being updated, or because the information isn't accurate. I would personally trust the factbook more because it is an official agency, and because it is updated regularly. However, the information on adherents.com isn't completely wrong. It is still in the ballpark of what the world factbook provides us with.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
World Religions Day Two
Today in class we learned about three new religions. This religions were Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. My notes will be listed below:
Hinduism (Hindu)
- 1.1 billion practicers
- Most commonly found in India and Nepal
- Holy book: The Vedas (composed in verse form; meant to be sung and memorized)
- No distinct founder - Series of intellectual and philosophical points of view, rather than a rigid, strict set of beliefs
- Probably the oldest religion still being practiced today
- Hinduism is more like a way of life or a faith
- Believes in reincarnation
Buddhism (Buddhists)
- 500 million to 1.5 billion practicers
- Commonly found in South East Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan
- Founder was Siddartha Guatama
- Denominations: Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, Amidist
- Four Noble Truths:
1. There is suffering
2. Attachment to desire is the origin of suffering
3. There is a cessation of suffering
4. The Eightfold path will lead you to cessation of suffering
The Eightfold Path:
1. Right view
2. Right intension
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right dedication
Judaism (Jews)
- 14-18 million practicers
- Commonly found in Israel and the US
- founder: Abraham
- Holy Book: Torah (first five books of the Old Testament)
- Beliefs: Ethical monotheism
- 13 principles of faith
- 10 commandments
Hinduism (Hindu)
- 1.1 billion practicers
- Most commonly found in India and Nepal
- Holy book: The Vedas (composed in verse form; meant to be sung and memorized)
- No distinct founder - Series of intellectual and philosophical points of view, rather than a rigid, strict set of beliefs
- Probably the oldest religion still being practiced today
- Hinduism is more like a way of life or a faith
- Believes in reincarnation
Buddhism (Buddhists)
- 500 million to 1.5 billion practicers
- Commonly found in South East Asia, China, Nepal, and Japan
- Founder was Siddartha Guatama
- Denominations: Tibetan, Zen, Theravada, Amidist
- Four Noble Truths:
1. There is suffering
2. Attachment to desire is the origin of suffering
3. There is a cessation of suffering
4. The Eightfold path will lead you to cessation of suffering
The Eightfold Path:
1. Right view
2. Right intension
3. Right speech
4. Right action
5. Right livelihood
6. Right effort
7. Right mindfulness
8. Right dedication
Judaism (Jews)
- 14-18 million practicers
- Commonly found in Israel and the US
- founder: Abraham
- Holy Book: Torah (first five books of the Old Testament)
- Beliefs: Ethical monotheism
- 13 principles of faith
- 10 commandments
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
The Worlds Religions Day 1
Today in class we started our last unit of the year. It is based on the worlds most popular five religions. Today we went over Christianity and started Islam. Christianity was a review for me since I have grown up in the religion all my life. I don't necessarily agree with everything about the religion, but until in eighteen I won't have much say in it. I'm also pretty familiar with the Islamic religion as I did a project on it in eighth grade. I think the rest of the religions may be easy for me as well, as I heard about all of the religions last year, and had to study all of them. I think religion is an interesting topic, both because it has caused so much conflict in the past and because of how versatile it can be. It's also interesting how a group of people can all come together despite their differences, to rejoice in their beliefs.
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