Roman Coliseum Circus Maximus Wrigley Field United Center Year built 80 AD 500 BC 1914 AD 1988 AD Years used More than 400 Almost 1000 92 and counting 17 and counting Used for… Gladiator fights, battles, mock wars, prisoner and animal executions, speeches and plays Chariot Races, foot races Baseball (Cubs), Football (Bears and college football), Concerts Basketball (Bulls), Hockey (Blackhawks), Shows, Concerts Dimensions 144 Feet tall 700 Yards long 135 feet high 155 feet high Seating 55,000 and up (100,000 max) 200,000 40,000 21,000 Levels of 4 2 2 3 Cover Yes No No Yes Luxury Boxes Yes Yes Yes Yes Extras Had hundreds of statues, one in each arch of stadium. changed for “naval” battles Had 12 starting gates for the chariots Ivy covered walls, field changed for football Remove hard floor for ice rink Which stadium is the oldest Wrigley Field United Center Circus Maximus Roman Coliseum Which stadium had the most uses? Wrigley Field United Center Circus Maximus Coliseum Which stadium held the most people? Wrigley Field United Center Circus Maximus Roman Coliseum What did all the stadiums have in common? They all had luxury boxes They held over 20,000 people Sports were played in each stadium All of the above
PART 1: IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA Remember: Main Ideas represent the ENTIRETY of a passage, not merely sections or specific examples. DIRECTIONS: Create a main idea statement that represents the entirety of this passage. PART 2: PROVE YOUR ANSWER DIRECTIONS: Explain why you wrote this answer. Provide supporting details from the passage that led you to this choice. PART 3: POST-DISCUSSION SELF ASSESSMENT DIRECTIONS: On the line mark an “X” where you believe your main idea statement belongs. PERFECT! _____________________________________________ COMPLETELY WRONG! PART 4: METACOGNITION (“Thinking About Your Thinking”) DIRECTIONS: Describe the most important lesson you learned from this activity. What will you do differently the next time we complete an activity like this one?
10 After leaving the Carthaginian Empire, Hannibal became a free-agent general. He offered his service to anybody who hated the Romans. For years, he drifted from one country to another, making a career out of fighting the Roman Republic. Needless to say, the Romans hated Hannibal. As they were closing in on him, Hannibal swallowed poison and killed himself. He is believed to have died in 181 B.C. Hannibal Barca Which of the following about Hannibal is correct? He started the First Punic War He was a great general, but a horrible politician He captured and sacked Rome in 218 B.C. He vowed to fight the Romans since he was 9 years old. Which battle was the Roman Republic’s worst defeat ever in their history? The Battle of Cannae The Battle of Lake Trasimene The Battle of Ticinus The Battle of Zama For how many years did the Second Punic War last? 17 12 years 35 years 23 years Why did Hannibal the Carthaginian Empire in 195 B.C.? Because he found a better job elsewhere Because he was Because his fellow countrymen betrayed him Because he wanted to take his force to cross the Alps and invade Italy Why did Hannibal go back to North Africa in 203 B.C.? Because he wanted to visit his family Because he wanted to run for an election Because he wanted to defend his nation Because he wanted to recruit more soldiers What can you infer about the way Hannibal died? He was getting old and wanted to make it quick Hannibal was depressed about being away from Carthage and his family The last thing he wanted in life was to get caught by the Romans He was tricked and poisoned by one of his soldiers Put the following events in order in which they happened. The First Punic War Ended Hannibal crossed the Alps Scipio battled Hannibal in Africa Romans and Carthaginians made a truce i, ii, iii, iv i, iv, ii, iii iii, iv, ii, i iv, ii, i, iii
668 years 385 Which of the following statements accurately depicts a gladiator’s life? Gladiators were all hailed as heroes and celebrities Some Romans despised them, others admired them Most Romans thought gladiators lived a fun and exciting life. Emperors Constantine and Honorius celebrated the lives of gladiators The main idea of the 3rd paragraph is: “The gladiator fight in Rome was in honor of the death of Brutus.” of the following statements supports the main idea of the paragraph? The Etruscans ruled Rome for about a century. The Etruscans held gladiator events as a sacrifice to honor their dead. At his funeral, his sons held a contest among three pairs of gladiators. More and more people watching the sport in Rome What is the main idea of paragraph 6? Gladiators were well respected by nearly all Romans Gladiators lived a life filled with turmoil and sacrifice Gladiators were tough, but had families that loved them. Gladiators lived a depressing life of death and shame. Lesson: 7 Roman Empire Standards: Learning Outcomes: Develop understanding of how Rome changed from a Republic to an Empire Activities Activity 1: Opener question—Is good that can come out of seeking revenge against somebody else? Explain. Activity 2: Review the history of Julius Caesar as a class. Class reading of “Augustus Caesar” and completion of questions in groups Activity 3: Partner reading of “Where are Antony and Cleopatra?” and completion of questions. Class reviews selected questions to check for understanding. Activity 4: