Roman Civilization Constructed Response Assignment

Rome was considered to be one of the greatest civilizations in the history of mankind. Being a predecessor to our modern civilization, it was responsible for introducing a lot of the features and qualities that make up our modern day Western civilization.  Using your notes from class and the Internet, effectively answer the following statement and question:

1) Which feature/quality that was passed from Rome do you feel is MOST important in our modern society?

2) Of all of the facts that you have learned about ancient Rome, which  feature do you enjoy most?

Evaluate and answer each question in 300-350 words. Make sure that your first and last name are present in the post to receive full credit. All responses are due NO LATER than Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 11:59 pm. All late responses will receive a grade of "0"

Greek Civilizations Constructed Response Homework

The civilization of Greece was filled with many epics, or stories, of spectacular heroes overcoming various forces and obstacles.  These stories were often highly illustrated dramatizations of non-fictional events.  Using your notes from class and the Internet, effectively answer the following statement and question:

1) Which war/epic would you consider to be the most important to Greek culture? Why? (Ex. Peloponnesian War, Persian War, Odyssey, etc.)

2) Which two gods of Olympus would you consider to be your favorite? Why?

Evaluate and answer each question in 40-60 words. In your responses, please only utilize FACTUAL information, not emotional. (Ex. The Peloponnesian War was the most important because there was a lot of blood).  Make sure that your first and last name are present in the post to receive full credit.

Early Civilizations Constructed Response Homework

During the early formation of ancient civilizations throughout history, many homo sapiens began inventing and introducing new ideas and methods during both the Paleolithic and Neolithic time period. Using your notes from class, effectively answer the following statement and question:

1) Name two new inventions or methods that were introduced during either the Paleolithic or Neolithic time period.

2) How did the invention or method you chose affect the way people lived during that time period?

Address and answer each question in 20-40 words. Once you are finished, be sure to click post at the bottom of the screen. In addition, make sure that you both post to the CORRECTLY LABELED CLASS (ex. 1st period, 2nd period, etc.) and that your first and last name are present in the post to receive full credit.