Download Auftrag Klasse IIIBK Fach GWSK Arbeitssprache Englisch lfd. Nr. 2

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Arbeitssprache 2
Englisch
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27 March 2006 / 3 lessons
Kontrolle
Thema
The Roman Republic and the Roman Society
Lernziele
Wurde das
Lernziel erreicht?
 = zur Gänze
 = weitgehend
 = ansatzweise
 = nicht
1. I can differentiate and characterize the institutions of the Roman Republic
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2. I can distinguish between republican, democratic and monarchical features of a
constitution.
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3. I comprehend the importance of the Twelve Tables for a legal system.
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4. I can explain the term „pater familias“ and describe the hierarchical structure
of Roman family and state.
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Aufgabenstellungen
Gruppengröße: 2-3
Don’t forget to exchange results within your group
TASK 1:
Sources:
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reading #1: "The Early Roman Republic." (enclpdf.file 1)
reading #2: "Roman Law and the Twelve Tables." (enclpdf.file 2)
chart: "Roman Government During the Republic." (enclpdf.file 3)
chart: "The Roman Republic -- Checks & Balances." (enclpdf.file 4)
Questions/Activities:
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Do reading #1 and answer the following questions:
* Who were the patricians and plebeians?
* Why did patricians want to prevent plebeians from holding important positions
in Roman society and government?
* What were the roles and terms of office of the following?: consuls, tribunes
senators,
assemblymen?
* How did the office of dictator contribute to the balance and stability of the
Roman Republic?
* What were the requirements for Roman citizenship? What "rights" did Roman
citizens have?
* How "democratic" was the government of the early Roman Republic?
Why was Cincinnatus considered to be the ideal Roman citizen?
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?
Do reading #2 and answer the following questions:
* How did Roman law safeguard the rights of individuals?
* Which laws restricted the freedoms of individuals?
* How did Roman law maintain order and provide security for the entire society?
* How does this list of laws compare to those of our society today?
* Which laws seem unfair or tyrannical? Explain why.
* Why do you think many praised the Twelve Tables and preferred to live under this
Sozialform
EA = Einzelarbeit
PA = Partnerarbeit
GA = Gruppenarbeit
GA
Roman legal code instead of under the laws of their native governments?
TASK 2:
GA
Sources:
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reading #1: "Roman Society." (pdf file 5)
reading #2: "Roman Women." /pdf file 6)
chart: "The Roman Social Hierarchy." (pdf.file 7)
Questions/Activities:
Do reading #1 and answer the following questions:
* Who was the paterfamilias? What role did he play in Roman society?
* What power was wielded by the paterfamilias?
* What was the relationship of the Roman family to the Roman state?
* List some of the characteristics of the official Roman state religion.
* What did the hearth symbolize for the Roman family? Who took care of the
hearth?
* How was religion linked to the state in early Roman times?
* What were some of the key virtues that were taught to Roman children?
* In your opinion, what was the most important Roman “virtue?”
2. Do reading #2 and answer the following questions:
* Why did Marcellus murder his daughter? What right did he have to do so?
* What rights did women have under early Roman law?
* Who controlled the property and other assets of Roman women?
* Why did the women protest the Oppian law?
* Which of Cato's objections to women's behaviour do you think was the most
important?
* Since women did not vote or sit in the assemblies, how can the outcome of the
incident be explained?
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TASK 3:
Produce a short text to answer this question:
What is the legal position of women in Austria today? - in the family and
in public life. Give the source of your information.
WE confirm that we understood everything well. We will do the tasks carefully and will hand
in punctually. Distribute € 100,00 as reward for your work. Add the sum next to names.
Names:_______________________________________
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Hilfsmittel
s.o Use the attached pdf.files or follow the links.
Ergebnisse
GA