Preliminary

Ancient History - 1. CSI The Body in the Ice 2. Thera and Santorini -articles,documents and sites 3. Ancient Greek Drama- documents and sites 4. The City of Rome- syllabus topics 5. Treasure Chest of Videos and DVD's

Year 11 Course for terms I ,II and III Archaeology - a study of using evidence

1. "Ancient Human Remains"

See http://www.htansw.asn.au/members/memberresources/webquests/grahamquests/iceman/icemanwebquest.jpg.htm for  __CSI WEB QUEST __ __ Body in the Ice __ __ [|Scenario],[| Task], [|Process] ,[|Outcomes], [|Resources] __ __ [|Assessment] __  ** In September 1991, two hikers made a sensational discovery- a frozen body high in the mountains, near the border between Austria and Italy. The body was named OETZI **  You are a member of the forensic team examining the mysterious ' Body in the Ice '. Your job, should you wish to accept it, is to examine all the evidence, including not only the body but clothing, and any possessions found with the body. You must also investigate where the body was found. Your task is to report your findings on the identity of the body, the nature and cause of death. Your report will be presented to the Archaeological Society in a speech, accompanied by Power point

2. Case Studies Thera

A very detailed look at volcanoes is at   an article by Tom Slattery is a good introduction to the whole story of Thera and the Atlantis myth.  from [|Volcano], [|Atlantis] Doumas, Christos. <span style="font-size: 50%; color: rgb(34, 34, 191);"> <span style="font-size: 190%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);">  <span style="font-size: 95%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 6, 255);"> <span style="color: rgb(47, 60, 177);">is worth checking out ,even if it has a biblical axe to grind. <span style="color: rgb(47, 60, 177);"> <span style="color: rgb(47, 60, 177); font-size: 30%;"> <span style="font-size: 190%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);">
 * Thera: Pompeii of the ancient Aegean**. Thames & Hudson 1984. is also helpful in an easy style.

For a slightly difficult overview of the impact of Thera on the demise of Crete see <span style="font-size: 50%; color: rgb(14, 25, 144);"><span style="font-size: 50%; color: rgb(24, 44, 145);"><span style="font-size: 266%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(9, 0, 255);">

<span style="font-size: 50%; color: rgb(12, 13, 167);"><span style="font-size: 190%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 24, 157);"> has a comprehensive look at modern Santorini and ancient Thera

<span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0, 13, 255);">If you want an easy guide see <span style="font-size: 190%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);"> <span style="font-size: 130%; color: rgb(0, 13, 255);">. This has lots of interesting sites to check out A useful study of the frescoes is at <span style="font-size: 95%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);"> and an exercise is at <span style="font-size: 190%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);"> which is at [|Thera Foundation] <span style="font-size: 19%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(134, 50, 130);">3. Greek Drama

there are a few articles to help you here:

For a basic definition of Greek Drama terms see

A brief article and list of sources is at

Background to the Ninja Turtles of Greek Drama see

EURIPIDES "with all his faults the most tragic of the poets," said Aristotle, see whole article at Aeschylus

The First Dramatist from __The Greek Way__ by Edith Hamilton full article at [[file:Aeschylus.doc]]
If you want a good laugh you can't beat "Aristophanes and the Old Comedy"- ( sounds like an old Vaudeville act) From __The Greek Way__ by Edith Hamilton see and at

An excellent worksheet and written assignment on the Knights is found at

Even though this is difficult it's worth seeing a list of sources at

Heaps of sites,a comprehensive timeline ,and details of the practical aspect of "putting on a show" see Also heaps of theatre sites and a list of authors. Pretty heavy going

For a list of sites see <span style="font-size: 190%; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(52, 255, 0);">

For a much simpler view see

For a revision of terms see the spreadsheet at On sheet 1 are the correct terms but if you want to test yourself start on sheet 2 for a mixed up exercise. A series of questions that were the ones used in the "official Quiz" see

**4. The City of Rome in the Early Empire** > •<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Locate Roman provinces and Rome on a map of the region in the Later Republican period. > •<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Provinces of the Empire and report on the strategic importance and economic wealth of each province. As a class, create a mind-map of the importance of the Empire to Rome. > •<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> Overview of the city of Rome: students locate and mark on map of Rome the major landmarks – Tiber, hills of Rome, Forum, //Campus Martius//, Palatine, Capitol, //Subura//. What were the advantages of the location of Rome? > •<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> On an enlarged, more detailed map, mark in the major public buildings of the Forum, the //Via Sacra//, residential areas, gates and water systems. > •<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> mythology of Rome’s foundations, leading to a discussion of possible historical elements within the myths. > Brief historical overview provided of Rome and completion of timeline to the time of Augustus, showing major events such as the Samnite Wars, Punic Wars, the Gracchi, Social Wars, Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Crassus, Caesar, Augustus. > ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> the water system, drains: //Cloaca Maxima// > ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> the Forum Romanum: the //Via Sacra// (road) > ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> the //Regia//, Temple of Vesta, the //Curia//, Temple of Saturn//, Basilica Aemilia//, //Basilica Julia//, the //Rostra//, the //Tabularium//, the //Comitium//: main features and purposes of the buildings > ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> activities in the Forum: politics, administration, religion, courts, theatre, gladiatorial displays, triumphs, speeches, funerals > ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> the area of the //Campus Martius//: buildings: //Circus Flaminius//, //Villa Publica//, Altar of Mars; Pompey’s theatre, military training ground > ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> the //Circus Maximus//: main features and uses To help with an introduction (or re-introduction ) here is a junior exercise based on information in TimeTravellers :The City of Rome -activities,buidings and resources
 * The Geographic features :rivers,hills and marshes
 * Students to research __one__ myth of early Rome and report orally on the myth and possible historical interpretations of the myth.

For a list of words that you need to be familiar with see and a mixed up list of definitions in the answers are on. Swap the cells around until they make sense.

This is the worksheet on the Colosseum -from text "//__Unlocking the Past__//"

<span style="font-size: 150%; color: rgb(228, 225, 47);">__**5. Treasure Chest**__ My video and DVD collection includes: > Ask nicely and I'll let you borrow it
 * "__Rome -Rise of an Empire-The First Barbarian War__" -Video
 * "Doomsday Volcano- Thera" Video- National Geographic Channel 10/6/08


 * "The Volcano that Blew the world Away" DVD from School Library


 * "Mysteries of Mankind-Early Hominids" National Geographic Channel and
 * "Meet the Ancestors -Roman Britain" History Channel - on same Video


 * "Nero " History Channel Video


 * "Roman Republic"History Channel Video 29/5/00


 * "The Roman Army" -History Channel Video


 * "Gladiator :Roman Blood Sport" Discovery Channel Video 25/1/01