Popular Entertainment Comprehension Questions pg. 398-400

1.  What was the purpose of the gladiatorial games?

2.  How did gladiatorial games enter Roman culture?

3.  In What ways were gladiatorial games entertainment and in what ways were they combat?

4.  How did a charioteer win the race?

5.  How were chariot races different from gladiatorial games?

Analyze the visuals The Colosseum and the Gladiators pg. 399

1.  Based on where different groups sat, which do you think were the best seats?

2.  How do you think the emperor felt when a gladiator asked for approval?

3.  How do you think people got to the upper levels of the arena?

4.  How is the Colosseum like modern arenas?

Analyze the Visuals Circus Maximus and the Chariot Races pg. 400-401

1.  Does the chariot look stable as a vehicle?  Explain.

2.  What do you think happened if charioteers or horses got too close to each other?

3.  What modern sport is similar to chariot racing?

Comprehension Questions Roman Culture and Its Legacy
1.  What are some ways that art appeared in Roman towns and homes?
2.  How was Roman art similar to and different from Greek art?
3.  How did the Latin language spread across the empire.
4.  What would you expect to find if you compared Spanish and Latin?  Explain
5.  What are some ways that Latin appears in English today?

1. 3/8  Who is the hero, the monster, what is the battle about?  What events happened during the story?  What is the moral of the story?  What could you learn from this story if you were a child during Ancient Greek times?  Think about what we learned about accomplishing goals?  What do we learn about human relationships based on how Athena treated Hercules.  How can you apply the lesson from this myth to your life?

Compose a one paragraph summary about the topic of the day.  Be sure to include what you learned, what you never knew before, and what you found interesting.
Past Due:
1. Greek Society week of 2/5
2.  complete Taking Sides Poster week of 2/12
3.  Greek Religion and Mythology 2/28
4.  Greek Mythology visual literacy:  cult of Hades, Gods of Olympia, 12 Labors of Hercules  3/6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Turn your book to the pages listed below.

2.   Using only the map, answer the questions below.

3.   Remember; use the key to help you unlock the meaning!

 

Pg. 10 “Parts of a Map: Physical Map”

1. What do the colors in this map represent?

2. What is the name of the highest mountain range on this map? 

3. About how far is it from Pueblo to Denver?

 

1. What do the blue double lines in this map represent?

2. Explain two symbols in this map.

3. About how many miles do you need to travel when leaving Pueblo and traveling to Denver.

4. Using a compass tell me using the directions “north, south, east, and west” tell me which way I need

 to travel to get from Grand Junction to Colorado Springs.

1.   Turn your book to the pages 10-11

2.   Using only the map, answer the questions below.

3.   Remember: Read the title of the map, use the key to help you unlock the meaning!

 

Pg. 10 “Parts of a Map: Physical Map”  

1. What do the colors in this map represent?

2. What is the name of the highest mountain range on this map? 

3. About how far is it from Pueblo to Denver?

 

1. What do the blue double lines in this map represent?

2. Explain two symbols in this map.

3. About how many miles do you need to travel when leaving Pueblo and traveling to Denver.

4. Using a compass tell me using the directions “north, south, east, and west” tell me which way I 

Need to travel to get from Grand Junction to Colorado Springs.