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| | '''Answer 6 out of the following 8 questions''': | | '''Answer 6 out of the following 8 questions''': |
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| − | 1. What was the Roman Empire great at, and what was it not-so-great or even terrible at? | + | 1. What was the Roman Empire great at, and what was it not-so-great or even terrible at? Explain briefly |
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| | 2. Discuss the Byzantine Empire and explain its relationship with the Roman Empire. | | 2. Discuss the Byzantine Empire and explain its relationship with the Roman Empire. |
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| | 3. When did the Roman Empire begin, and when did it end? When did the Roman Republic begin, and when did it end? | | 3. When did the Roman Empire begin, and when did it end? When did the Roman Republic begin, and when did it end? |
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| − | 4. What are your views of [[Pax Romana]]? Explain. | + | 4. Discuss [[Pax Romana]] and its historical significance. |
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| − | 5. What is your view of [[Julius Caesar]]? Discuss. | + | 5. Explain who [[Julius Caesar]] was, and why he was important. |
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| | 6. Identify and discuss three of the Roman Emperors. | | 6. Identify and discuss three of the Roman Emperors. |
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| − | 7. What is your view of Attila the Hun? Discuss. | + | 7. Pick either Hannibal or Attila the Hun, and explain their role in history. |
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| − | 8. Explain who Hannibal was, and what he accomplished. | + | 8. Write about 100 words on any topic from the lecture. For example, your essay might discuss how powerful (and concise) the language of the Roman empire was (Latin). |
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| | '''Honors Questions (answer any 2 of the following, in addition to the above questions)''': | | '''Honors Questions (answer any 2 of the following, in addition to the above questions)''': |