Thursday, February 27, 2014
Power Point
Today in west civ, Mr. Schick wasn't here so Mr. Gaudreau subbed for us. We had to make a power point about Athens and Sparta and their differences and similarities. We worked in groups and were probably going to present the power points. We had 8 topics to cover about Athens and Sparta in our power point. My group didn't finish so I hope we don't have to present tomorrow. West civ today was very boring without Mr. Schick but it was still a good class.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
LO3 Citizens and Communities: The Greek City-States
Acropolis- The high fortified citadel and religious center of an ancient Greek town
Greek City-States were small places, consisting of no more than a town and a few square miles of surrounding countryside
Hop lite- A heavily armed and armored citizen soldier of ancient Greece
Phalanx- A unit of several hundred hop lites, who closed ranks by joining shields when approaching the enemy
Monarchy- A state in which supreme power is held by a single, usually hereditary ruler (a monarch)
Oligarchy- A state in which supreme power is held by a small group
Triremes- Massive fighting vessels with 3 banks of oars, used to ram or board enemy ships
Tyranny- Rule by a self-proclaimed dictator (a tyrant)
Democracy- In ancient Greece, a form of government in which all adult male citizens were entitled to take part in decision making
"Alongside Mesopotamia and Egypt there now appeared a third great civilization: that of classical Greece"
Helots- Non citizens forced to work for landholders in the ancient city-state of Sparta
The four types of government- Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy
Aristocrats- Members of prominent and long-established Athenian families
"Instead of softening their feet with shoes, his rule was to make them hardy through going barefoot.... Instead of pampering them with a variety of clothes, his rule was to habituate them to a single garment the whole year through, thinking that so they would be better prepared to withstand the variations of heat and cold"
- Xenophon, describing the rules of Spartan Lycurgus, ca. 400 BC
Athens= Freedom and power
Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic sea
Peloponnese
Athens and Sparta
Crete
Mediterranean means middle of the earth
Greek City-States were small places, consisting of no more than a town and a few square miles of surrounding countryside
Hop lite- A heavily armed and armored citizen soldier of ancient Greece
Phalanx- A unit of several hundred hop lites, who closed ranks by joining shields when approaching the enemy
Monarchy- A state in which supreme power is held by a single, usually hereditary ruler (a monarch)
Oligarchy- A state in which supreme power is held by a small group
Triremes- Massive fighting vessels with 3 banks of oars, used to ram or board enemy ships
Tyranny- Rule by a self-proclaimed dictator (a tyrant)
Democracy- In ancient Greece, a form of government in which all adult male citizens were entitled to take part in decision making
"Alongside Mesopotamia and Egypt there now appeared a third great civilization: that of classical Greece"
Helots- Non citizens forced to work for landholders in the ancient city-state of Sparta
The four types of government- Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy
Aristocrats- Members of prominent and long-established Athenian families
"Instead of softening their feet with shoes, his rule was to make them hardy through going barefoot.... Instead of pampering them with a variety of clothes, his rule was to habituate them to a single garment the whole year through, thinking that so they would be better prepared to withstand the variations of heat and cold"
- Xenophon, describing the rules of Spartan Lycurgus, ca. 400 BC
Athens= Freedom and power
Aegean, Ionian, and Adriatic sea
Peloponnese
Athens and Sparta
Crete
Mediterranean means middle of the earth
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Notetaking
Today in west civ, we took a lot of notes. We took so much notes that I could barely write anymore. We also went over before that stuff we already wrote down. Mr Schick wanted to make sure we knew what we were learning. Mr. Schick also read part of his book from the slideshow called The Odessey. He also told a story of when he read his kid the whole book. I thought that was pretty amazing because I could barely understand the first paragraph. West civ today was overall pretty normal but boring.
Friday, February 21, 2014
LO2 Notes
The Aegean Encounter
Minoan Civilization
- About 2200 bc a distinct civilization, known as Minoan arose on the Aegean island of Crete
- Drew wealth
-Colony- In Ancient Greece, a new city state settled in an oversea territory by a group sponsored by a city state located elsewhere
Oracle- A priest or priestess who was believed to give answers that were inspired by a God or Godess to Questions from worshippers at a temple
" The Minstrels' listeners absorbed the traditional values that the heroic song celebrated-the values of a warrior aristocracy that was at home on both land and sea"
Minoan Civilization
- About 2200 bc a distinct civilization, known as Minoan arose on the Aegean island of Crete
- Drew wealth
-Colony- In Ancient Greece, a new city state settled in an oversea territory by a group sponsored by a city state located elsewhere
Oracle- A priest or priestess who was believed to give answers that were inspired by a God or Godess to Questions from worshippers at a temple
" The Minstrels' listeners absorbed the traditional values that the heroic song celebrated-the values of a warrior aristocracy that was at home on both land and sea"
Notes
Geography of Greece
* Mountainous Peninsula
- Mountains cover 3/4
* Approximately 1400 islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas
*Location shaped its culture
*Skilled Sailors
*Poor natural resources
* Difficult to unite the ancient Greeks because of the terrain; developed small, independent communities
Geography (continued)
*Approximately 20 % suitable for farming
* Fertile Valleys cover 1/4 of Peninsula
* Because of Geography the Greek diet consists of Grains, grapes, and olives
* Temperatures range from 48 in the winter to 80 in the summer
* Lack of resources most likely led to Greek colonization
* Mountainous Peninsula
- Mountains cover 3/4
* Approximately 1400 islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas
*Location shaped its culture
*Skilled Sailors
*Poor natural resources
* Difficult to unite the ancient Greeks because of the terrain; developed small, independent communities
Geography (continued)
*Approximately 20 % suitable for farming
* Fertile Valleys cover 1/4 of Peninsula
* Because of Geography the Greek diet consists of Grains, grapes, and olives
* Temperatures range from 48 in the winter to 80 in the summer
* Lack of resources most likely led to Greek colonization
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Tests back
Today in west civ, we got our tests back. Nobody got an A and out of the whole class, only 2 answers everybody all got right. We had a 1 hour late bell so our classes were shortened. We went over all of the answers to the test and most people got them right so Mr. Schick was happy. We also talked about Carly's obsession over looking at the clock and seeing 9:11. Mr. Schick was giving Carly ways to remember answers to the questions by giving clues about 9:11 which was hilarious. Today was a good west civ day.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Notes
Chapter 3
Megalithic ( Greek word for "Large boulder")
"Within classical Greek civilization there appeared ideas, art forms, and types of government whose influence on western civilization has lasted down to the present day"
Citadel and shrine; the Athenian Acropolis was already ancient when its temples were rebuilt
The greeks settled in mainland Greece
The barbarian people had a distinctive way of life, based on farming and warfare, that was widespread in western Europe.
barbarian- A term used to describe the distinctive way of life based on farming , warfare, and tribal organization. that became widespread in Europe beginning around 2500 B.C.
Megaliths- Massive rough-cut stones used to construct monuments and tombs
Thinner populations than Egypt or Mesopotamia- they formed a
Tribe- A social and political unit consisting of a group of communities held together by common interests, traditions, and real or mythical ties of kinship
Chronology
4000 bc- farming and village life spreads from Sumerian and Eyptian land across SW Asia and NE Africa, and the European continent
3500 BC Megalithic structures constructed in Europe
2500 BC Indo-European nomads from the steppes migrate into Europe; European barbarian way of life evolves the language would evolve into Greek and Latin. Their lives centeres around strength and courage, comradeship and loyalty, contests and battle
2200 BC Minoan civilization takes root in Crete; Greeks arrive in southeastern Europe
1600 BC Greek fortified settlements along the Aegean develop Mycenaean civilization
1400 BC Destruction of Minoan towns
1200 BC Mycenaean civilization falls; beginning of 'Dark Ages" of Greek history
800 BC Recovery in the Aegean; Greek city-states form
494-445 BC Persian wars
460-430 BC Golden age of Athens
Why the Greeks rocked:
New ideas
Incredible art forms
Democratic Government w/ citizen participation
innovators in warfare
Tribes were headed by powerful hereditary chieftains, thought of as kings (or, rarely queens)
Tis is how Europe came to be populated by speakers of Indo-European languages who were skilled in farming, metalworking, trade, and warfare
No cities, no written records, nofixed structures of government (They were barbarians which means non greek)
They adopted a way of life of those they encountered, and as they traveled from 2000 bc to AD 1000, this is how civilization eventually spread throughout Europe
The distinctive civilization the Greeks developed is the first that counts as definitely "Western"
Megalithic ( Greek word for "Large boulder")
"Within classical Greek civilization there appeared ideas, art forms, and types of government whose influence on western civilization has lasted down to the present day"
Citadel and shrine; the Athenian Acropolis was already ancient when its temples were rebuilt
The greeks settled in mainland Greece
The barbarian people had a distinctive way of life, based on farming and warfare, that was widespread in western Europe.
barbarian- A term used to describe the distinctive way of life based on farming , warfare, and tribal organization. that became widespread in Europe beginning around 2500 B.C.
Megaliths- Massive rough-cut stones used to construct monuments and tombs
Thinner populations than Egypt or Mesopotamia- they formed a
Tribe- A social and political unit consisting of a group of communities held together by common interests, traditions, and real or mythical ties of kinship
Chronology
4000 bc- farming and village life spreads from Sumerian and Eyptian land across SW Asia and NE Africa, and the European continent
3500 BC Megalithic structures constructed in Europe
2500 BC Indo-European nomads from the steppes migrate into Europe; European barbarian way of life evolves the language would evolve into Greek and Latin. Their lives centeres around strength and courage, comradeship and loyalty, contests and battle
2200 BC Minoan civilization takes root in Crete; Greeks arrive in southeastern Europe
1600 BC Greek fortified settlements along the Aegean develop Mycenaean civilization
1400 BC Destruction of Minoan towns
1200 BC Mycenaean civilization falls; beginning of 'Dark Ages" of Greek history
800 BC Recovery in the Aegean; Greek city-states form
494-445 BC Persian wars
460-430 BC Golden age of Athens
Why the Greeks rocked:
New ideas
Incredible art forms
Democratic Government w/ citizen participation
innovators in warfare
Tribes were headed by powerful hereditary chieftains, thought of as kings (or, rarely queens)
Tis is how Europe came to be populated by speakers of Indo-European languages who were skilled in farming, metalworking, trade, and warfare
No cities, no written records, nofixed structures of government (They were barbarians which means non greek)
They adopted a way of life of those they encountered, and as they traveled from 2000 bc to AD 1000, this is how civilization eventually spread throughout Europe
The distinctive civilization the Greeks developed is the first that counts as definitely "Western"
Friday, February 14, 2014
Short Answers
Short Answer 1
One of the first inventions of Ancient Egyptians was Hieroglyphs. This is the earliest Egyptian Writing which pictures stood for whole word or separate sounds of words. Another Invention of the Ancient Egyptians was the calendar made up of 365 days of the solar year. Its basic principles are still used today. Another important innovation of the ancient Egyptians was the larger boats that they built equipped with masts and sails to catch the wind.
Short Answer 2
The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built to guard the pharaoh's body and their consorts after they died. They are one of the most enduring symbols of Egyptian architecture. They contained a wide variety of Egyptian sculpture, ancient art, and jewelry. They were made of heavy blocks of stone. It took nearly 14,500 people to build an Egyptian pyramid.
One of the first inventions of Ancient Egyptians was Hieroglyphs. This is the earliest Egyptian Writing which pictures stood for whole word or separate sounds of words. Another Invention of the Ancient Egyptians was the calendar made up of 365 days of the solar year. Its basic principles are still used today. Another important innovation of the ancient Egyptians was the larger boats that they built equipped with masts and sails to catch the wind.
Short Answer 2
The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built to guard the pharaoh's body and their consorts after they died. They are one of the most enduring symbols of Egyptian architecture. They contained a wide variety of Egyptian sculpture, ancient art, and jewelry. They were made of heavy blocks of stone. It took nearly 14,500 people to build an Egyptian pyramid.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Cyber day 1
Essay A
The Hierarchy of the Ancient Egyptians is represented in a pyramid. This Pyramid describes the different social statuses of the population and the different types of jobs on each level. The top of the pyramid represents the highest class of people in ancient Egypt and the bottom of the pyramid represents the lowest class which makes up the majority of the population.
Starting from the bottom of the pyramid would be the slaves and peasants which are all unskilled workers. These people had to work very hard andhad to work in jobs requiring hard physical labor. The next level of the pyramid would be the farmers and herders. They were responsible for growing a variety of crops including their main staple which was grain. During the season that they were unable to farm, they would work for the Pharaoh on temples and pyramids or fix their tools and equipment. The herders took care of the animals. The next level up on the pyramid included scibes and traders. A scribe was considered a very good job in ancient Egypt. It required a good bit of education and training and took many years to learn. Scribes would do things such as collecting taxes, conducting census, writing letters and documents, recording harvest supply and food distribution, and documenting natural causes.. Shock keepers and artists were also included in this level. The next level on the pyramid are the nobles and high priests. High priests were directly appointed by the Pharaoh and were part of a powerful family which would carry on for generations. At the top of the pyramid is the Pharaoh. This was the most powerful person in Ancient Egypt. He was the leader of the ancient Egyptians. He was the leader of the battle during times of war and owned everything and made laws in his kingdom.
The population of ancient Egypt was clearly divided into the different social classes. Unlike in todays time, the ancient Egyptians were very strict about the different classes in that time and who was the dictator. I think that the classes should be less strict and have them a little more mixed. In my opinion, today's time is very different and much better than Egypt ever was.
Essay 2
The nile river was very important to the ancient Egyptians. its 4,000 mile course stretches from central Africa to the Mediteranian Sea. The delta is a broad marshy triangular area of fertile silt. It provided many important resources for the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians depended on their river for many different things as part of their daily life. It would've been hard for the ancient Egyptians to survive without the nile river.
Every year, the Nile river would flood in June. It would overflow onto the banks and at first, the Egyptians lost crops, houses, and sometimes their lives. It didn't take long for them to realize that the river flooded the same time every year so they were able to plan ahead. The river was very important in many ways. The first way would be the fresh soil that the river brought up into the land after flooding. It was ideal for the farmers to plant their crops. It was also important because it gave the Egyptians a chance to catch fish. Another important factor about the Nile was that it provided protection. Anyone wanting to invade Egypt would have to cross the river which was very wide in many places. This gave the Egyptians an advantage to be able to stop any attacker before they finished crossing the river. Trading goods was also another use for the Nile river.
The annual flooding and receiting of the Nile river was an important part of the life of the ancient Egyptians. The cycle of labor and life depended upon it. The Egyptians considered the Nile a "gift" which provided wealth for the earliest Egyptian civilization.
The Hierarchy of the Ancient Egyptians is represented in a pyramid. This Pyramid describes the different social statuses of the population and the different types of jobs on each level. The top of the pyramid represents the highest class of people in ancient Egypt and the bottom of the pyramid represents the lowest class which makes up the majority of the population.
Starting from the bottom of the pyramid would be the slaves and peasants which are all unskilled workers. These people had to work very hard andhad to work in jobs requiring hard physical labor. The next level of the pyramid would be the farmers and herders. They were responsible for growing a variety of crops including their main staple which was grain. During the season that they were unable to farm, they would work for the Pharaoh on temples and pyramids or fix their tools and equipment. The herders took care of the animals. The next level up on the pyramid included scibes and traders. A scribe was considered a very good job in ancient Egypt. It required a good bit of education and training and took many years to learn. Scribes would do things such as collecting taxes, conducting census, writing letters and documents, recording harvest supply and food distribution, and documenting natural causes.. Shock keepers and artists were also included in this level. The next level on the pyramid are the nobles and high priests. High priests were directly appointed by the Pharaoh and were part of a powerful family which would carry on for generations. At the top of the pyramid is the Pharaoh. This was the most powerful person in Ancient Egypt. He was the leader of the ancient Egyptians. He was the leader of the battle during times of war and owned everything and made laws in his kingdom.
The population of ancient Egypt was clearly divided into the different social classes. Unlike in todays time, the ancient Egyptians were very strict about the different classes in that time and who was the dictator. I think that the classes should be less strict and have them a little more mixed. In my opinion, today's time is very different and much better than Egypt ever was.
Essay 2
The nile river was very important to the ancient Egyptians. its 4,000 mile course stretches from central Africa to the Mediteranian Sea. The delta is a broad marshy triangular area of fertile silt. It provided many important resources for the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians depended on their river for many different things as part of their daily life. It would've been hard for the ancient Egyptians to survive without the nile river.
Every year, the Nile river would flood in June. It would overflow onto the banks and at first, the Egyptians lost crops, houses, and sometimes their lives. It didn't take long for them to realize that the river flooded the same time every year so they were able to plan ahead. The river was very important in many ways. The first way would be the fresh soil that the river brought up into the land after flooding. It was ideal for the farmers to plant their crops. It was also important because it gave the Egyptians a chance to catch fish. Another important factor about the Nile was that it provided protection. Anyone wanting to invade Egypt would have to cross the river which was very wide in many places. This gave the Egyptians an advantage to be able to stop any attacker before they finished crossing the river. Trading goods was also another use for the Nile river.
The annual flooding and receiting of the Nile river was an important part of the life of the ancient Egyptians. The cycle of labor and life depended upon it. The Egyptians considered the Nile a "gift" which provided wealth for the earliest Egyptian civilization.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Snow Storm
Today in west civ, all we pretty much did was talk about the big snow storm that's coming tonight. People asked if they should go places or if its safe to drive. I was a little worried because my parents are coming home from New York tonight and I don't know if they will make it al the way home or not. We talked for about 20 minutes about it then all we did for the rest of the class was watch videos about ancient Egypt, their pyramids, and other discussions. The first video we watched was a discussion about ancient Egypt and how their lifestyle was with John Green who wrote the fault in our stars. The other video we watched was short but we learned about pyramids. Today was really relaxing but im really not looking forward to all the classwork I have to do tomorrow for "cyber day".
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
"Cyber Day"
Today in west civ, all we did was take notes on the next chapter of the book. But before all that happened, we were talking about the weather. While we were talking, an announcement came on about delays and remembering to take our books home Wednesday. Having a cyber day in my opinion is really good because we don't have to take any days away from spring break or summer vacation. I think it would be more relaxing anyway to sleep in late, then wake up on your own time and do classwork in your house instead. It would also count as a regular school day anyway so it wouldn't matter to me. That's really all we did in west civ today and im already preparing for the test on Thursday.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Homework
Today , we didn't do very much. First, we went over the power point we took notes on. Then, we went over what we had to do for tonight and did it for the rest of the class. We also talked about the ice storm that's coming tonight. Mr. Schick doesn't think we will have school tomorrow, but i think we will considering the ice storm isn't happening anymore. For the rest of the class, we worked on our homework assignment but other than that, today we didn't do very much in class.
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