Western Civilization

Jillian Kurzmann 2/27/18 Honors Western Civilization Today, we had a shortened class due to a community bell. We added more on to the Hellenistic outline and we reviewed a little for the test. Mr. Schick described the textbook in more depth than the outline. There was the Colossus of Rhodes, that fell and it was considered a wonder of the world. It was taken apart. It was considerably larger than John Carroll. The world would have been a lot different if Alexander didn't die so early. We also watched a video clip about Alexander. Hellenistic Culture Philosophy and Art Zeno Epicureanism and Stoicism: Founded the School of Philosophy. Founded the School of Thought. Sculpture Colossus of Rhodes: a bronze statue more than 100ft high, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 150 B.C.: the Hellenistic world was in decline. Rome was growing and gaining strength. 

Jillian Kurzmann 3/26/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, Mr. Schick had us vote on whether we should have the test tomorrow or the Monday we come back. We decided to take it the Monday we come back. We also did another outline on Hellenistic Culture. Hellenistic Culture Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria:  Hellenistic Culture: blend of Greek, Indian, Persian, and Egyptian Culture. Trade + Culture Diversity: Alexandria became a foremost center of commerce and civilization/culture. Alexandria's Attractions. Alexander's coffin. Pharos (lighthouse). Library, which had 500,000 papyrus scrolls. Science and Technology Astronomy- Aristarchus- found out that the Sun is at least x300 bigger than the Earth, Earth and other planets revolved around the Sun. Ptolemy- disagrees with Aristarchus, says that Earth is the center of the universe, this is taught for the next 14 centuries. Eratosthenes- estimated the real size of Earth, says it's round. ...

Jillian Kurzmann 3/24/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, we found out we have a test on Tuesday. We started an outline for the test. Alexander's Empire Philip Builds Macedonian Power. Philip is Alexander's dad + King of Macedonia. King of Macedonia who invaded Greece and won. He was going to conquer Persia. Alexander names himself king at 20 years-old. Alexander defeats Persia. when young: tutored by Aristotle, and relied on Iliad. Alexander vs. Darius: Alexander is outnumbered by Darius' army, but wins anyways. Crowned Pharaoh in 332 B.C., he told them he was a God. Alexander's Army moves East to Mesopotamia. Darius' army outnumbered him again with a huge army. Battle at Gaugamela. Alexander used phalanx, and won. Again. Alexander continues east to Persepolis, and burned+ destroyed it (took $/ gold). Alexander's Other Conquests. Now reigned as Unchallenged Ruler of Southwest Asia. 326, at the Hydaspes River, defeats I...

Jillian Kurzmann 3/21/18 Honors Western Civilization Today, we didn't have class. We had a snow day and we will be have one tomorrow as well.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/20/18 Honors Western Civilization Today, we did not have class due to the snow and ice. We got out of school at 12:45.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/19/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, we finished presentations. We also read pages 142-149 in the textbook. I took notes on the major points to refresh my memory of the main people and events when we lear about them in class. Macedonia- located just north of Greece rough terrain and cold climate The people are looked down upon. King Philip II Demosthenes, the Athenian orator Thebes- a city-state in central Greece Battle of Chaeronea Alexander the Great 20 years-old King He was cruel. Darius III King of Persia Pharaoh- God-king Antigonus Ptolemy Seleucus Hellenistic- blended Egyptian, Greek, Persian, and Indian cultures Alexandria- Egyptian city Aristarchus Eratusthenes Euclid- geometry text used by Eratosthenes and Aristarchus Archimedes Zeno Stoicism Epicurus Colossus of Rhodes- bronze statue that is 100+ feet tall.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/15/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, I was absent. I am still behind the scenes of Tarzan. I hope you all enjoyed the preview. I will come back to class on Monday, after all of the shows are over. I hope to catch up with all of the projects on Monday to be prepared for the upcoming test. I hope the shows go very well.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/14/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, I was helping the production of Tarzan. I am the prop master. I am responsible for the care, ordering, and organization of all the props. I didn't get to see any of the projects that were presented due to this. My group will present on Monday due to the lack of people present during class.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/13/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, we shared our Ancient Greek projects. Ellie's group brought in food. We had sparkling cider, bread, and honey cake. It was very delicious. Their video of their cooking show was also very entertaining. I enjoyed the bloopers and personal opinions they described in it. We also learned about different aspects of war. This included: the trireme, the trident, and the phalanx. Those groups brought in models of their projects to put on display. While groups presented, we graded them on accuracy, engagement, and other aspects of presentation. I enjoyed this project because watching the videos and powerpoint people made were quite entertaining. I hope we do another project like this again.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/8/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, we worked on our Ancient Greece projects. My group worked on our pot and I worked on and finished the paper. I also learned how to use Easybib. Our pot looks really good and ancient.  The project isn’t due until Tuesday because our class doesn’t meet until then. One group is bringing in a multiple course meal. I can’t wait to try it. We had a pretty laid back day today.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/7/18 Honors Western Civilization Today, we didn't have class. We had a snow day. It was our last snow day of the year without Cyber Days. I hope it stops snowing because it is March and almost Spring time. I also hope we don't lose power again like we did on Friday.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/6/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, Mr. Schick told us the bad news that we won't be able to pray for victims of mass shooting. We also worked on our projects because it is supposed to snow tomorrow. My group decided on Pottery. The other members of my group went to Amazing Glaze to make a pot for our artifact. We also discussed our research paper and other pieces of the project we need to do before Monday. It was a pretty laid back class.

Jillian Kurzmann 3/3/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, we prayed for a showing in California. We also watched a video on Plato's Allegory . Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Allegory- is a story, poem, or picture that can contain a hidden meaning, or a moral, or a political lesson. Life is like being chained up in a cave. Plato's Republic. Plato didn't like democracy. Only light is the fire in the Allegory. People identify things they see but, don't actually see it. A prisoner is freed and he sees everything for the first time. The sun hurts his eyes and the environment is disoriented. He thought the shadows were more precise. He can finally look at everything and he can see the sun, whose light is the ultimate source of everything he has seen. The other prisoners don't like that the man says that everything they have seen is a lie and they resist. Most people aren't just comfortable in their ignorance but, hostile to anyone who p...

Jillian Kurzmann 3/1/18 Honors Western Civilization Today in class, we talked about a shooting in Minnesota. We mainly had discussions during class about guns. We also discussed how people see color compared to others. We watched some of the Crash Course video as well. Logic is the philosopher's toolbox. Logic is about reasoning and giving fallacy. Fallacy- a failure in reasons or flawed reasoning that leads to a invalid or unsolved reasoning. Step 1: Try to understand. Step 2: Critic evaluation.