Ash Wednesday

REMBRANDT. The Return of the Prodigal Son.
1669. Oil on canvas. The Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Today is a Ash Wednesday, which marks the day of corporate repentance for sins and the beginning of the Lenten season of fasting and prayer. Typically we would all have a black ash on our foreheads, the outward sign of our inward contrition, as in the ancient times.Consider Rembrandt's depiction of the broken and contrite heart of the Prodigal Son, who returned in dust to his father.

In Latin today, we will we continue our study of the famous men of Rome.

Agenda:

1. Pray
2. Begin Famous Roman Research Project:
1. Download the books and begin reading resources.  
1. Fami Viri Romae
2. Fabulae a Romana Historia
3. Finish Grammar Notes for Cap VI
4. Questions on Ancient Rome: Expansion & Conquest. Check them; you need to know them: 
1. In the early days of the Roman Republic, what was Rome’s army like?Was it only defensive, or offensive?
2. What were the secrets to Rome’s military success in the early years of the Republic?
3. When were the Punic Wars, and why were they so significant? Who was Hannibal?
4. How did Rome win the Punic Wars, and how did Hannibal die?
5. Why was Rome’s non-professional army eventually no longer adequate?
6. Why would army be more loyal to its general?
7. When army becomes more powerful than the State, what are the consequences?  
8. What was the pattern that Sulla eventually set for the future of Roman rule?
5. Review HW: 
1. Study notes on Ancient Rome: Expansion and Conquest. (Quiz next week as well) 
2. Famous Roman Research Project. Download the resources:
1. Fami Viri Romae
2. Fabulae a Romana Historia
3.  Be perfect.