Currently, the 7th graders are learning:
Ch. 15 The Roman Empire, 27 B.C. - A.D. 410
Sec. 1: Rule of Augustus
1. What do you think is the most important aspect of the reign of Augustus? X
2. What are some things Augustus put in place in his empire that Caused the Pax Romana ? X
3. Even though Augustus was an emperor, how did he try to make the Roman Empire like a republic? X
4. Which famous person was born during Augustus's reign? X
Sec. 2: Pax Romana
5. What does "pax romana" mean? Desribe what Rome was like during this period. X
6. What were some effects of the Pax Romana? X
7. Why was it important to make Roman law standardized across the empire? X
Sec. 3 : Daily Life
8. What are some things Romans did for fun? X
9. What was a gladiator? X
10. What kind of schooling did Roman children receive? X
11. Create a Venn Diagram comparing family life in the U.S. with Roman family life during the Pax Romana.
Sec. 4: Fall of the Empire
12. What are the four main reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire? X
13. Why did Romans begin to barter? X
14. How did Emperor Diocletian try to save the empire? X
15. How did Constantine try to save the empire? X
16. How did the Germanic tribes gain control of the Roman Empire? X
17. How did the Praetorian Guard contribute to the decline of the Roman Empire?X
TEST: FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH
Grade 8 is studying world history this year with a textbook called "American Journey."
Ch. 16 The Civil War 1861-1865
· Why did the border states play an important role in the war? X
· How did the North and South compare in: population, industry, resources, railroads, navy, officers, and motivation to fight? X
· What does it mean to be called “secesh”? X
· What was the CSA? X
· Who were the rebels? X
· Who were the Yankees? X
· What made Maryland so important when planning war strategy on both sides? X
· How did a strong belief in state’s rights affect the South during the war? X
· How did the North’s blockade hurt the South? X
· What were some successes and failures for the North in early years of the war? X
· What were some successes and failures for the South in early years of the war? X
· How did the first major battle of the war, Bull Run, change people’s views about the war? X
· Why was control of the Mississippi River important to the North? X
· Why did Lincoln pass the Emancipation Proclamation ? X
· Which Amendment followed the Emancipation Proclamation? X
· Name one of the many African-American regiments that fought for the North during the war. X
· How were the African-American soldiers treated differently? X
· What battles turned the tide of the war? X
· How did the North win control of the Mississippi River? X
· What was the “march to the sea”, and what did it have to do with total war ? X
· What made Gettysburg and Vicksburg important battles? X
· In his Second Inaugural speech, what phrases did Lincoln use to express peace? X
· How did the Union’s victory in the war strengthen the federal government? X
- GEOGRAPHY: GRADE 6
WORLD HISTORY: GRADE 7 
US HISTORY: GRADE 8 
