If you missed class, we continued with our discussion regarding Rome. Please make sure you obtain the missed information from a student that was present today in class.
1. Journal #10 "Rome Review"
Students were shown several images and asked to identify if the image illustrated Greek or Roman culture. If you missed, you are welcome to make this up during a Flex session, or I can place the review on a USB drive for you.
2. We then continued our discussion of Rome with the Colosseum. This is one of the most famous Roman structures.
2. Journal #11: Rome: Plato's view on violence
Please consider the following quote by Plato: "Violence does more than represent the limits of knowledge; it limits all knowledge." Now consider the psychological or sociological explanation as to why Rome had gladiators and why Roman citizens enjoyed watching the "games." In your opinion, why do advanced societies value deplorable acts? Hypothesize what form the "games" take today. What are the modern day counter parts to the gladiatorial events?
3. We continued by discussing the Pantheon (all the gods), a building dedicated to all the Roman gods.