10. Bringing it all Together (appx 5 minutes) Free response: Do you feel like you learned something this semester?
I really think I did learn alot of things this semester. I have had an awesome time in this class and I am going to miss you Mr. Wojo. The reansaince fair was the best because chris got hit in the face with a flail. I learned you do not like narwhals and you are a Viking.
Question 9
9. Renaissance. (appx 10 minutes) Who do you think best represents the ideal of the “Renaissance Man”: Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, or Shakespeare? In a two to three paragraph response, you will need to define what a “Renaissance Man” is and you will need to find at least three works of art or direct quotes from letters, poems, plays, etc. to support your claims.
Question 8
8. Romanesque vs. Gothic (appx 5 minutes) Collect three images of Romanesque cathedrals and three images of Gothic cathedrals from Wikimedia Commons and, in a paragraph or two, explain how the architecture of each represent the differing theologies of the eras.
The churches in the Middle Ages changed in many ways. Our modern churches are very much influenced by the Middle Ages and we still have many of the churches of the Middle Ages. A person can tell the difference in many churches and when they were made. Most churches were made during the time of the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages there was a Catholic movement in the Middle Ages. The two main types of churches made in the Middle Ages were, the Romanesque and Gothic churches. The main differences in the churches are: the walls, the windows and the structure of the church.
The churches in the Middle Ages changed in many ways. Our modern churches are very much influenced by the Middle Ages and we still have many of the churches of the Middle Ages. A person can tell the difference in many churches and when they were made. Most churches were made during the time of the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages there was a Catholic movement in the Middle Ages. The two main types of churches made in the Middle Ages were, the Romanesque and Gothic churches. The main differences in the churches are: the walls, the windows and the structure of the church.
Question 7
7. The Black Death. (appx 10 minutes) Three part question. Major source -- The Decameron: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/boccacio2.html 1) Explain how the Black Death started and what its spread meant for the people of Europe.
The Black death happened when rats carrying it came into Europe. This spread the diseases and because of bad waste management even more died.
2) Imagine you are a Medieval physician. Describe exactly what the Black Death looks like, what it does to a victim, and what techniques you attempt as a physician to either stop it or relieve the sufferer from his or her pain.
The Black death makes you look ugly and feel very bad. You would get spots that look like bruises and would feel like poop. If you came to me I would either burn you or try to help you, according to how sick you are.
3) In a paragraph or two, explain how you think people in contemporary America and people you know would respond if a plague on the scale of the Black Death were to occur.
If we had a plague we would all freak out. Many would commit suicides and die. The beaches would be clear and everyone would go into hiding. Schools would shut down and government would be in Chaos. The military would be put into action to kill anyone infected as if they were zombies.
The Black death happened when rats carrying it came into Europe. This spread the diseases and because of bad waste management even more died.
2) Imagine you are a Medieval physician. Describe exactly what the Black Death looks like, what it does to a victim, and what techniques you attempt as a physician to either stop it or relieve the sufferer from his or her pain.
The Black death makes you look ugly and feel very bad. You would get spots that look like bruises and would feel like poop. If you came to me I would either burn you or try to help you, according to how sick you are.
3) In a paragraph or two, explain how you think people in contemporary America and people you know would respond if a plague on the scale of the Black Death were to occur.
If we had a plague we would all freak out. Many would commit suicides and die. The beaches would be clear and everyone would go into hiding. Schools would shut down and government would be in Chaos. The military would be put into action to kill anyone infected as if they were zombies.
Question 6
Richard the Lion Heart!
Richard wants you to join the Crusade.
Join the Fight to Save the Holy City
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Ask yourself what can you do for England?
SALADIN:
This shows your weakness you. You need to gather an army who does that? I have my Holy City and everybody loves me. You should just stop and go back to England. I also have another Idea why don't we work together.
I think we can work together and can share the city. Why don't we work together and share the city/ Obviously if you can do that you didn't pass Kindergarden. Lets be friends and hang sometime. I know how hot it is so lets go swimming in my pool and have fun. We can be BFF's and share the city.
Question 5
The United States today is like the Roman Empire. During the time of the Roman Empire many things happened. The Empire had a democracy which is like the United States today. Americans live in a democracy too. Also there were many events that can relate to what is happening to day. Three examples are: Anthony Weiner corruption, Political control in different states , and the fires in Arizona. The United States today, one could say that is just like the Roman Empire.
First off the Anthony Weiner Scandal. This today is very controversial, and is prominent in the media. Weiner sent a nude picture to some twitter and the whole world saw it. () This type of Political Corruption/Scandal is just like in the Roman Empire they had many corruptions of power. Also many of the Emperors had more than one mistress.
Secondly is the Political-one-sidedness is some states. In Connecticut they are becoming more democrat and Wisconsin more republican. This shows how quickly power can change and also shows the struggle of power. In the Roman Empire they also had many changes quickly too. They would change emperors very fast and there was never a time were it was all one emperor for a long time.
Lastly the fires in the State of Arizona. In Arizona they are having fires and they are trying to put them out. Like the Roman Empire we still have disasters that we can not avoid. When Nero was emperor he set fire to the city of Rome. This shows how we are just like Roman Empire.
In Conclusion the Roman empire is very much like the modern U.S. We have many of the same policies and are very comparable in difficulties we face today. This is why the U.S. is just like the Roman Empire.
In Conclusion the Roman empire is very much like the modern U.S. We have many of the same policies and are very comparable in difficulties we face today. This is why the U.S. is just like the Roman Empire.
Question 4
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/s/sept_11_2001/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=September%2011&st=cse
This Article is very opinionated and reflects little on facts. This is something that Herodotus would write. The reason is that this article has many opinions and doesn't present any facts. This is also how Herodotus wrote. This is a great representative of writing to compare to Herodotus
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/s/sept_11_2001/attacks/index.html
This Article is not as opinionated and is very true to facts. This really is how Thucydides would write. This is because Thucydides was a person who would go through every fact and would not be opinionated. This is why I think this article is good representation.
This Article is very opinionated and reflects little on facts. This is something that Herodotus would write. The reason is that this article has many opinions and doesn't present any facts. This is also how Herodotus wrote. This is a great representative of writing to compare to Herodotus
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/s/sept_11_2001/attacks/index.html
This Article is not as opinionated and is very true to facts. This really is how Thucydides would write. This is because Thucydides was a person who would go through every fact and would not be opinionated. This is why I think this article is good representation.
Question 3
Egypt and Greece both honored their dead but they did it in two different ways. When the Greeks buried someone they believed the spirit would leave them. The greeks buried people in a three part manner. First they would have the laying of the body and would allow vases to be brought to honor the dead. In contrast the Egyptians would mummify the body and lay them in a tomb and if you were emperor they would put you in a Pyramid. They would also send you body down a river.
They were different but also the same. Because they both honored the dead and respected them. They both held ceremonies and believed in an afterlife for the deceased. Also they buried them with their own possessions. They all had great respect for the dead and honored everyone.
They were different but also the same. Because they both honored the dead and respected them. They both held ceremonies and believed in an afterlife for the deceased. Also they buried them with their own possessions. They all had great respect for the dead and honored everyone.
Question 2
Part 1:
Part 2:
View Agricultural Revolution in a larger map
Part 3:
"REBUILDING"
The government of the United Countries of the World are now trying to rebuild the agricultural system that broke down 100 years ago. They are bringing the greatest minds together to bring agriculture back. The people on the moon are doing good so they beilive they can copy the way they do it. We will soon be changing things up. We hope to make it back to what we were like 100 years ago.
The Agricultural Revolution was very important to cities. This is true because when you build a city you need food to feed it and when the revolution started you were able to build cities far away and have food shipped to them. The Abundance of food meant that anyone could make anything and different restaurants opened and could serve anything. This also meant that cities in unfertile territories were able to receive food. This also started the sharing of food cultures. Because you were now able to get foods from other countries.
Part 2:
View Agricultural Revolution in a larger map
Part 3:
"REBUILDING"
The government of the United Countries of the World are now trying to rebuild the agricultural system that broke down 100 years ago. They are bringing the greatest minds together to bring agriculture back. The people on the moon are doing good so they beilive they can copy the way they do it. We will soon be changing things up. We hope to make it back to what we were like 100 years ago.
Worst Job
I think the worst job was the guy who stepped in pee. That was so gross. I almost through up, it was really weird. That would suck just stepping in pee all day. I don't think it would have been worth it. I would have thrown up if it was my job. If I through up it would have stained the fabric and smelled really really bad. Then they would have beheaded me because I ruined their fabric. I would be the worst pee stomp-er in the Middle Ages.
My Freshman Year
Freshman year had gone by in a breeze. Sam Werneke is the coolest freshman out there. He is very smart and did many extra curricular activities. He was very active in school and had lots of fun. He played soccer in the fall and had lots of fun. He did nothing in the winter but did a lot in the spring. Sam was the star player on the JV Tennis team in the spring. It was funny when Sam was rolling backwards in a chair and flipped. He looked hurt but got back up and was good. Sam had Mr. Perry who was the scariest teacher he said he ever had. He also thought Mr. Perry was the best.
Other than having fun, Sam had a great academic year too. He got lots of good grades and got honors for all quarters. He is very smart and thinks that John Carroll was the right place for him to go to. He made many new friends and was able to do many things. He learned new things in many of his classes. He especially liked Mr.Wojo's class. He liked it because it really let him use his computer for better learning. Sam learned many new things in his class and found cool things you can do with his laptop. Sam also really liked his Health and Gym class. He thought it was really fun and had good times in both classes.
Sam felt the laptops this year really helped him develop good habits in getting homework done. He also kept the best notes he had ever done in a class. He says "the Laptop really contributed to my good grades...". Sam thinks that if he had not used a laptop high school would have been to much to handle. He loves his advisory and had so much fun with them. From scategories to a memorable Superbowl party they did it all. Sam had many enjoyable moments this year and felt his freshman year was great.
Other than having fun, Sam had a great academic year too. He got lots of good grades and got honors for all quarters. He is very smart and thinks that John Carroll was the right place for him to go to. He made many new friends and was able to do many things. He learned new things in many of his classes. He especially liked Mr.Wojo's class. He liked it because it really let him use his computer for better learning. Sam learned many new things in his class and found cool things you can do with his laptop. Sam also really liked his Health and Gym class. He thought it was really fun and had good times in both classes.
Sam felt the laptops this year really helped him develop good habits in getting homework done. He also kept the best notes he had ever done in a class. He says "the Laptop really contributed to my good grades...". Sam thinks that if he had not used a laptop high school would have been to much to handle. He loves his advisory and had so much fun with them. From scategories to a memorable Superbowl party they did it all. Sam had many enjoyable moments this year and felt his freshman year was great.
Weekly # 2
Question: Why is it so important to understand _ [i.e. the topic of your expert group] if one is to really understand the culture of the Middle Ages?
For my topic I had the Spanish Inquisition. When someone talks about the Middle Ages they can't do it without the Spanish Inquisition. During this time, hundreds of people were converted to Catholicism. But the conversations were not made by choice but by torture and force. The middle ages was an important time for Catholicism in Europe. Thousands also died because they refused to convert. The Spanish Inquisition changed Middle Ages and Catholicism in the world in many ways.
Firstly, the culture of the Middle Ages is revolved around Christianity. “For 350 years under Papal Decree, Jews, then Muslims and Protestants were put through the Inquisitional Court and condemned to torture, imprisonment, exile and death. (Bragg)” This quote shows how Christianity was very important the middle ages. It also shows how many other religions were not accepted during this time. That is really explained in the Spanish Inquisition.
Religion is dominant component of the Middle Ages’ culture. You can't understand the Middle Ages without understanding the religion. “Once Rome's religion changed to Christianity under Constantine, it retained the inquisitorial trial method but also developed brutal means of dealing with heretics who went against the doctrines of the new religion. (Bragg)” When Christianity rose to a main religion, many became very religious. When they became religious they also became very strict over the rules. They followed the rules almost too much.
It made it more catholic and dangerous. This was a bad time to be any other religion especially protestant. “The Romans used the inquisitorial process as a form of legal procedure employed in the search for evidence. (Bragg)" This quote really shows how people thought back then. They put religion above all and used the government to enforce it. It also shows how it was not just the Spanish who did an inquisition. The Spanish Inquisition was ran by more of the government then the church. They had done it without the Pope's permission.
As I said when someone talks about the Middle Ages they can't do it without the Spanish Inquisition. Every other religions were persecuted because they were not Catholic. The middle ages was an important time for Catholicism in Europe. The Inquisition rocked the middle ages and was a very influential part of history. The Spanish Inquisition changed Middle Ages and Catholicism forever.
Cited:
Bragg, M. (2006, June 22). The Spanish Inquisition. Retrieved 2 2011, May , from BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003c1bwWeekly Rough Draft # 2
Question: Why is it so important to understand _ [i.e. the topic of your expert group] if one is to really understand the culture of the Middle Ages?
For my topic I had the Spanish Inquisition. When someone talks about the Middle Ages they can't do it without the Spanish Inquisition. During this time, hundreds of people were converted to Catholicism. But the conversations were not made by choice but by torture and force. The middle ages was an important time for Catholicism in Europe. Thousands also died because they refused to convert. The Spanish Inquisition changed Middle Ages and Catholicism in the world in many ways. The Spanish Inquisition did not change the Middle Ages in any way and does not help us understand the culture of the Middle Ages.
Firstly, the culture of the Middle Ages is revolved around Christianity. “For 350 years under Papal Decree, Jews, then Muslims and Protestants were put through the Inquisitional Court and condemned to torture, imprisonment, exile and death. (Bragg, 2006)” This quote shows how Christianity was very important the middle ages. It also shows how many other religions were not accepted during this time. That is really explained in the Spanish Inquisition.
Religion is dominant component of the Middle Ages’ culture. You can't understand the Middle Ages without understanding the religion. “Once Rome's religion changed to Christianity under Constantine, it retained the inquisitorial trial method but also developed brutal means of dealing with heretics who went against the doctrines of the new religion. (Bragg, 2006)” When Christianity rose to a main religion, many became very religious. When they became religious they also became very strict over the rules. They followed the rules almost too much.
It made it more catholic and dangerous. This was a bad time to be any other religion especially protestant. “The Romans used the inquisitorial process as a form of legal procedure employed in the search for evidence. (Bragg, 2006)" This quote really shows how people thought back then. They put religion above all and used the government to enforce it. It also shows how it was not just the Spanish who did an inquisition. The Spanish Inquisition was ran by more of the government then the church. They had done it without the Pope's permission.
As I said when someone talks about the Middle Ages they can't do it without the Spanish Inquisition. Every other religions were persecuted because they were not Catholic. The middle ages was an important time for Catholicism in Europe. The Inquisition rocked the middle ages and was a very influential part of history. The Spanish Inquisition changed Middle Ages and Catholicism forever.
Weekly Question: How do Romanesque and Gothic Cathedrals express different understandings about religious theology? (Rough Draft due Thursday for peer review -- BTW, a hint: the "opposite" argument would be that the architecture of churches does NOT mean anything about theology).
The churches in the Middle Ages changed in many ways. Our modern churches are very much influenced by the Middle Ages and we still have many of the churches of the Middle Ages. A person can tell the difference in many churches and when they were made. Most churches were made during the time of the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages there was a Catholic movement in the Middle Ages. The two main types of churches made in the Middle Ages were, the Romanesque and Gothic churches. The main differences in the churches are: the walls, the windows and the structure of the church.
First the walls are different in the churches. When people in the dark ages made their churches they were made as fortresses. (Figures 1 and 4) They were made like this so of attacked they could take refuge in the churches. When life in the dark ages settled down many people started to make their churches more extravagant. They had high towers and less walls and more windows. (Figures 2, 3, and 5) These Churches really show the new thoughts of the catholic church during this time. They show how the light of God should always be with you.
Secondly, during the middle ages the whole structure and design of the churches changed. During the early middle ages or dark ages the churches were made to protect people. (Figures 1 and 4) When attacked by other tribes the town would hide inside the church and protect themselves. As many tribes settled down and built their churches. They made them look like the light of God. They made many windows and let lots of light in. (Figures 2, 3, and 5)
Finally, the windows in each church are very different. The churches many differed in their windows. In the Romanesque churches they had very small windows so it could be used to hide in if attacked. (Figures 1 and 4) After the dark ages, the catholic church decided they needed to change and made their churches more in the "Light Of God". They made there churches less of a fortress and more of a "church", by adding huge windows letting the outside light flow in. (Figures 2,3, and 5)
In conclusion, the churches in the middle ages changed in many ways. The churches in the beginning of the middle ages really showed how scared people were. They had huge churches that were more a fortress then a place to worship God. During the Gothic era they changed their thoughts completely they made the churches more bright and open. They made them a place to worship and praise God. I believe in the beginning of the middle ages the churches were not made to praise God but to protect themselves.
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Rough Draft for Churches
The churches in the Middle Ages changed in many ways. Our modern churches are very much influenced by the Middle Ages and we still have many of the churches of the Middle Ages. A person can tell the difference in many churches and when they were made. Most churches were made during the time of the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages there was a Catholic movement in the Middle Ages. The two main types of churches made in the Middle Ages were, the Romanesque and Gothic churches. The main differences in the churches are: the walls, the windows and the structure of the church. The churches are all the same and they did not serve any religious purpose.
First the walls are different in the churches. When people in the dark ages made their churches they were made as fortresses. They were made like this so of attacked they could take refuge in the churches. When life in the dark ages settled down many people started to make their churches more extravagant. They had high towers and less walls and more windows. These Churches really show the new thoughts of the catholic church during this time. They show how the light of God should always be with you.
Secondly,
Finally, the windows in each church are very different. The churches many differed in their windows. In the Romanesque churches they had very small windows so it could be used to hide in if attacked. After the dark ages, the catholic church decided they needed to change and made their churches more in the "Light Of God". They made there churches less of a fortress and more of a "church", by adding huge windows letting the outside light flow in.
In Conclusion,
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Roman Empire Weekly
Did the Roman Empire 'decline and fall' or did it evolve into something new?
The Roman Empire never declined or fell, it just was reborn. It became a new empire out of an old one. It's like upgrading, you have all the great things from the old thing incorporated with the new thing. Many believe that it fell because it wasn't called the roman empire. People just don't understand why they think something with a new name is different. The roman empire never fell but was reborn into new smaller empires.
Firstly, How could someone think that the roman empire fell? People do not understand that it became smaller empires. The roman empire just changed its name. They still had its strength it had before but they just condensed into mini empires. "no empire has ever fallen – but rather been absorbed into the peoples and ways of living that came after it."(Winstonite) This is why the empire never actually declined.
Secondly, They were still the same people. So the empire just switched around and changed names. This does not really change the people and their lives. It only changes their government. "We today in the West bear more resemblance ideologically and figuratively to the Romans than we do to the Barbarians of Europe"(Winstonite) The quote shows that we today are just like the romans is some ways. We are more like them then we thought.This is why the roman empire never actually fell.
Finally, Their culture still was alive in the people. They were not change the people it changed the government. People do not understand that when the roman empire split they became small empires with the same culture they had before. "in fact, that I think it’s safe to say that the Roman Empire never fell. The ideas of that time never died." (Winstonite) This quote shows that the ideas of goverment and politics are still with us today from the romans.
In Conclusion, the quotes really show how the roman empire never fell. The Roman empire was absorbed into small empires with the same culture. The roman empire never fell but was reborn into new smaller empires. How could someone say the roman empire fell when we still use their form of government today. This really shows how we are still living in the roman empire. The culture is also till alive in our society. This is really why the roman empire never fell.
CITED:
Winstonite. "The Roman Empire never fell. | The Winstonite." The Winstonite | Dedicated to the memory of Winston Smith. Winsonite, 6 Jan. 2011. Web. 13 Apr. 2011.
Weekly Rough Draft #1
Did the Roman Empire 'decline and fall' or did it evolve into something new?
The Roman Empire never declined or fell, it just was reborn. It became a new empire out of an old one. It's like upgrading, you have all the great things from the old thing incorporated with the new thing. Many believe that it fell because it wasn't called the roman empire. People just don't understand why they think something with a new name is different. The roman empire never fell but was reborn into new smaller empires. I think that the roman empire did fall because it was never the same again.
Firstly, How could someone think that the roman empire fell? People do not understand that it became smaller empires. The roman empire just changed its name. They still had its strength it had before but they just condensed into mini empires. "no empire has ever fallen – but rather been absorbed into the peoples and ways of living that came after it."(Winstonite) This is why the empire never actually declined.
Secondly, They were still the same people. So the empire just switched around and changed names. This does not really change the people and their lives. It only changes their government. "We today in the West bear more resemblance ideologically and figuratively to the Romans than we do to the Barbarians of Europe"(Winstonite) The quote shows that we today are just like the romans is some ways. We are more like them then we thought.This is why the roman empire never actually fell.
Finally, Their culture still was alive in the people. They were not change the people it changed the government. People do not understand that when the roman empire split they became small empires with the same culture they had before. "in fact, that I think it’s safe to say that the Roman Empire never fell. The ideas of that time never died." (Winstonite) This quote shows that the ideas of goverment and politics are still with us today from the romans.
In Conclusion, the quotes really show how the roman empire never fell. The Roman empire was absorbed into small empires with the same culture. The roman empire never fell but was reborn into new smaller empires. This is really why the roman empire never fell.
CITED:
Winstonite. "The Roman Empire never fell. | The Winstonite." The Winstonite | Dedicated to the memory of Winston Smith. Winsonite, 6 Jan. 2011. Web. 13 Apr. 2011. <http://www.winstonite.com/?p=781>.
CITED:
Winstonite. "The Roman Empire never fell. | The Winstonite." The Winstonite | Dedicated to the memory of Winston Smith. Winsonite, 6 Jan. 2011. Web. 13 Apr. 2011. <http://www.winstonite.com/?p=781>.
The Death of Seneca Essay
Stoicism is having control of one's emotions. Stoics have all been throughout history. A stoic makes a great leader because even in tough personal times they can stay professional. A great Stoic was Seneca. He was a adviser and friend of the Roman Emperor, Nero. Other than being an adviser he was a great diplomat and debater. Stoicism is the ability to endure pain and hardship without showing emotion; Seneca at his death was a perfect example of a stoic.
One can see his stoicism through the story of his death. There are many quotes that can depict his stoicism at his death bed. "Seneca, quite unmoved, asked for tablets on which to inscribe his will, and, on the centurion's refusal, turned to his friends, protesting that as he was forbidden to requite them, he bequeathed to them the only, but still the noblest possession yet remaining to him, the pattern of his life, which, if they remembered, they would win a name for moral worth and steadfast friendship." (Tacitus) This quote shows him being unmoved when he is dieing. Even when everyone around him was sad he was dieing he sat there and showed no emotion. He was there and just wanted to write down his will.
This next quote shows how he had no fear. Even in the face of a great trouble he showed no fear and was unmoved. “Upon this the tribune asserted that he saw no signs of fear, and perceived no sadness in his words or in his looks.”(Tacitus) Also it shows how he was not sad. He didn't cry or show any emotion of sadness. He is very strong with his emotions. He controlled his emotions and was able to over come the sadness.
The last quote that really shows his stoicism is one of the best. “Seneca, as his aged frame, attenuated by frugal diet, allowed the blood to escape but slowly, severed also the veins of his legs and knees.”(Tacitus) This quote is very good example of him being a stoic. It describes as he lies there bleeding to death and he doesn't seem to care. He has given up on all his emotions and life. He just sits there and lets himself bleed out with out screaming, crying, or asking for help.
In conclusion, stoicism is the ability to endure pain and hardship without showing emotion; Seneca at his death was a perfect example of a stoic. Seneca was and still is a perfect example of a stoic. He was able to take a lot of pain as he was at his own death bed. Even when he was there he showed no emotions when he was bleeding out. He also stayed professional and was a great advisor even through to his death. This is why Seneca is a perfect example of a stoic in our ancient history.
Cited:
Tacitus. "Ancient History Sourcebook: Tacitus: The Death of Seneca." FORDHAM.EDU. Web. 06 Apr. 2011. <http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/tacitus-ann15a.html>.
Dailies #33
Required Daily: Read Tacitus' description of the Death of Seneca and Book One of M. Aurelius' Meditations. Find quotes within those two texts that help explain what Stoicism is all about.
Quotes:
Meditations:
"From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper."
"From Diognetus, not to busy myself about trifling things, and not to give credit to what was said by miracle-workers and jugglers about incantations and the driving away of daemons and such things; and not to breed quails for fighting, nor to give myself up passionately to such things;"
“In my father I observed mildness of temper, and unchangeable resolution in the things which he had determined after due deliberation; and no vainglory in those things which men call honours…”
“…but he showed sobriety in all things and firmness, and never any mean thoughts or action, nor love of novelty.”
“From Maximus I learned self-government, and not to be led aside by anything; and cheerfulness in all circumstances, as well as in illness; and a just admixture in the moral character of sweetness and dignity, and to do what was set before me without complaining.”
Death of Seneca:
“Seneca, quite unmoved, asked for tablets on which to inscribe his will, and, on the centurion's refusal, turned to his friends, protesting that as he was forbidden to requite them, he bequeathed to them the only, but still the noblest possession yet remaining to him, the pattern of his life, which, if they remembered, they would win a name for moral worth and steadfast friendship.”
“Upon this the tribune asserted that he saw no signs of fear, and perceived no sadness in his words or in his looks.”
“Seneca, as his aged frame, attenuated by frugal diet, allowed the blood to escape but slowly, severed also the veins of his legs and knees.”
Quotes:
Meditations:
"From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper."
"From Diognetus, not to busy myself about trifling things, and not to give credit to what was said by miracle-workers and jugglers about incantations and the driving away of daemons and such things; and not to breed quails for fighting, nor to give myself up passionately to such things;"
“In my father I observed mildness of temper, and unchangeable resolution in the things which he had determined after due deliberation; and no vainglory in those things which men call honours…”
“…but he showed sobriety in all things and firmness, and never any mean thoughts or action, nor love of novelty.”
“From Maximus I learned self-government, and not to be led aside by anything; and cheerfulness in all circumstances, as well as in illness; and a just admixture in the moral character of sweetness and dignity, and to do what was set before me without complaining.”
Death of Seneca:
“Seneca, quite unmoved, asked for tablets on which to inscribe his will, and, on the centurion's refusal, turned to his friends, protesting that as he was forbidden to requite them, he bequeathed to them the only, but still the noblest possession yet remaining to him, the pattern of his life, which, if they remembered, they would win a name for moral worth and steadfast friendship.”
“Upon this the tribune asserted that he saw no signs of fear, and perceived no sadness in his words or in his looks.”
“Seneca, as his aged frame, attenuated by frugal diet, allowed the blood to escape but slowly, severed also the veins of his legs and knees.”
Dailies #32
Required Daily: Read Augustus' 'Res Gestae ' paragraphs 19 - 21 and scavenger hunt for as many pictures relating to the places mentioned as you can find and chart them on a Google Map.
Dailies #31
Do you think Caesar's killers were justified in their actions?
I do not think their act was just or unjust. One way I agree with some of the reasons that they killed him. But I do not agree with all of it. They should have killed him because his friends tried to warn him. He decided to ignore them because he thought he was immortal and would be unstoppable. But, I do not agree with the reasons of why they killed him. His friends were jealous of him. They also were nervous of him because they thought he would be a bad leader. They were also afraid that he would be more powerful than the whole senate. They were scared he would eventually take away all the power from the senate. I couldn't understand why they would find ways to kill him, and to make him look bad. They tried sending Caesar to Gaul where he would die, but he did not die,instead he conquered it. I think in the end it wasn't really necessary to kill him because had did you let him get into power if you didn't think he was going to take over.
I do not think their act was just or unjust. One way I agree with some of the reasons that they killed him. But I do not agree with all of it. They should have killed him because his friends tried to warn him. He decided to ignore them because he thought he was immortal and would be unstoppable. But, I do not agree with the reasons of why they killed him. His friends were jealous of him. They also were nervous of him because they thought he would be a bad leader. They were also afraid that he would be more powerful than the whole senate. They were scared he would eventually take away all the power from the senate. I couldn't understand why they would find ways to kill him, and to make him look bad. They tried sending Caesar to Gaul where he would die, but he did not die,instead he conquered it. I think in the end it wasn't really necessary to kill him because had did you let him get into power if you didn't think he was going to take over.
Dailies #30
9. Were the Julio-Claudians really as bad as they seem?
The Julio Claudian dynasty is the first five emperors who ruled in the Roman Empire. The rulers consists of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Many people portray the emperors as evil people and made them seem like mean people. First was Augustus, he kept on remarrying his only daughter, Julia, so he could possess an heir to the thrown after he died. The Next was Tiberius he was adopted by Emperor Augustus. Then was Caligula, he became the first “Julio Claudian” emperor because he belonged to both ancestries. Not only that however, he was also a direct descendent of Augustus Caesar. But even with his powerful dynasty, Caligula was insane. He found it funny to kill people, he killed his own cousin so that he would be emperor. Claudius was next he was Caligula’s uncle. Claudius was found hidden behind a curtain. Nero was next in line to the throne when Claudius died from poison. Nero was the last Julio Claudian. When the Roman Empire erupted into flames he played his violin as it burned to the ground. These emperors were weird but nothing out of the ordinary.
The Julio Claudian dynasty is the first five emperors who ruled in the Roman Empire. The rulers consists of Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero. Many people portray the emperors as evil people and made them seem like mean people. First was Augustus, he kept on remarrying his only daughter, Julia, so he could possess an heir to the thrown after he died. The Next was Tiberius he was adopted by Emperor Augustus. Then was Caligula, he became the first “Julio Claudian” emperor because he belonged to both ancestries. Not only that however, he was also a direct descendent of Augustus Caesar. But even with his powerful dynasty, Caligula was insane. He found it funny to kill people, he killed his own cousin so that he would be emperor. Claudius was next he was Caligula’s uncle. Claudius was found hidden behind a curtain. Nero was next in line to the throne when Claudius died from poison. Nero was the last Julio Claudian. When the Roman Empire erupted into flames he played his violin as it burned to the ground. These emperors were weird but nothing out of the ordinary.
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