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The first Roman general to lead troops in Britain was 

The Emperors of Rome disbanded the senate and appointed magistrates rather than hold elections

What poet claimed that the Roman people under the rule of the Emperors cared only for “bread and circuses”

Roman civil war began when Caesar crossed the

Antony and Cleopatra ruled half the Roman Empire from

The Great Fire destroyed much of Rome during the reign of

Source: Farewell Address given by the Prophet Muhammad during his last pilgrimage to Mecca. “O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I don’t know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore, listen to what I am saying to you carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today. O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds…. Beware of Satan, for your safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things. O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have right over you. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers… O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers, fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in zakah (charity). Perform Hajj if you can afford to. You know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. You are all equal. Nobody has superiority over other except by piety and good action. Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. QUESTIONS:  1. What cautions did Muhammad give to the people concerning religion? 2. What statements did he make about marriage? 3. How does Muhammad’s advice to his followers compare to other religious leaders we have read about? Your answer must be in your own words- do not use direct quotes.  Your answer must be a minimum of 100 words.  

The Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages was seen as an intermediary between God and the people.  The idea that clergy were the so-called ‘gatekeepers to heaven’, filled people with respect, awe, and fear.  The Church was extremely wealthy. Monetary donations were given by many levels of society, most commonly in the form of a tithe, a tax that amounted to roughly 10% of their earnings.  In return for this, believers were shown the way to everlasting life and happiness after lives that were often short and hard.  The Church was also one of the main distributors of charity at the time, running basic hospitals, as well as housing travelers and providing places of shelter and sanctity.  Many clergy had some level of education and those who entered the clergy were offered the chance to learn to read and write: a rare opportunity in the rural Medieval society.  Church was attended by all, sometimes everyday, and vast monasteries and convents were built to celebrate the Christian beliefs. Pilgrims would travel huge distances to pay their respects for dead saints. Monasteries often had schools attached, and their libraries were widely regarded as some of the best. Then as now, education was a key factor in the limited social mobility offered at the time. Those accepted into the monastic life also had a more stable, more privileged life than ordinary people. QUESTIONS: 1. What services did the church provide for medieval people?   2. How did this impact the spread of Christianity? Your answer must be in your own words- do not use direct quotes.  Your answer must be a minimum of 100 words.    

  QUESTIONS: Your response must be a minimum of 100 words. Which different groups invaded the Roman Empire? Which group defeated Roman forces at the Battle of Adrianople? Which group launched their attacks from Carthage? Does this document support a military, economic, or political reason for the fall of Rome?  Explain your answer.   Your answer must be in your own words- do not use direct quotes.  Your answer must be a minimum of 100 words.  

TIMELINE: 700 BCE – Rome Founded 509-27 BCE – Years of the Roman Republic 55 BCE – Julius Caesar extends Roman Conquest into central and western Europe. 27 BCE – Pax Romana begins. 200 CE – Peak of Roman territorial expansion and end of Pax Romana. 220 CE – Invasions by foreigners begin. 235-285 CE – Crisis period in Roman political leadership 410 CE – Rome is sacked by invading Visigoths (a Germanic tribe). 455 CE – Rome is sacked by Vandals (another Germanic tribe). 476 CE – Rome falls to Goths (another Germanic tribe). QUESTIONS: Your response must be a minimum of 100 words.   What major events were happening in the Roman Empire during the period covered in the timeline?  Explain your answer.   How many Roman emperors ruled during the 50-year period covered by this chart?  How many died a natural death?  How many were victims of assassination or possible assassination? Does this support a military, economic, or political reason for the fall of Rome? Your answer must be in your own words- do not use direct quotes.  Your answer must be a minimum of 100 words.