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Number: SS.6.W.3
Title: Recognize significant events, figures, and contributions of classical civilizations (Phoenicia, Greece, Rome, Axum).
Type:
Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 6
Strand: World History
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This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
SS.6.W.3.In.0
Recognize cultural impacts of ancient Phoenicians on the Mediterranean world, such as exploration, commerce, and written communication.
SS.6.W.3.In.1
Identify foundations of a democratic government developed in ancient Greece, such as civic participation and voting, legislative bodies, and rule of law.
SS.6.W.3.In.2
Recognize differences in characteristics of life in Athens and Sparta, such as the status of citizens, women, children, foreigners, or serfs (helots).
SS.6.W.3.In.3
Recognize a cause and effect of the Persian War, such as Persia’s desire to control Greece and the cooperation between Greek city-states to defend their homeland and maintain their independence.
SS.6.W.3.In.4
Recognize important achievements and contributions of ancient Greek civilization, such as art and architecture, athletic competitions, civic responsibility, and science.
SS.6.W.3.In.5
Identify the impact of a key figure from ancient Greece, such as Aristotle, Hippocrates, Homer, Plato, or Socrates.
SS.6.W.3.In.6
Recognize key contributions and figures associated with the Hellenistic Period, such as Stoicism, Alexander the Great, and Archimedes.
SS.6.W.3.In.7
Identify the impact of a significant figure associated with ancient Rome, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, or Constantine the Great.
SS.6.W.3.In.8
Identify that Rome became an important power because it won the Punic Wars.
SS.6.W.3.In.9
Identify characteristics of the government of the Roman Republic that contributed to democratic principles, such as representative government and civic duty.
SS.6.W.3.In.10
Identify changes in characteristics of life and culture in the Roman Republic when it became Imperial Rome, such as the citizens lost their voice and role in government and were led by a dictator.
SS.6.W.3.In.11
Identify a cause for growth and longevity of the Roman Empire, such as centralized and efficient government, expansion of citizenship, and extension of road networks.
SS.6.W.3.In.12
Identify key figures and basic beliefs of early Christianity, such as Jesus and one god.
SS.6.W.3.In.13
Identify achievements and contributions of Roman civilization, such as art and architecture, law, literature, and technology.
SS.6.W.3.In.14
Recognize reasons for the gradual decline of the Western Roman Empire, such as internal power struggles, pressures from outside groups, and overdependence on slavery.
SS.6.W.3.In.15
Identify selected characteristics of life in the Roman Republic, such as the role of patricians, plebeians, women, children, and slaves.
SS.6.W.3.In.16
Identify an influence of the Latin language on Western Civilization, such as education, law, medicine, religion, or science.
SS.6.W.3.In.17
Recognize factors in the rise and fall of the ancient east African kingdoms, such as being an important center of art, learning, and trade; use of iron metallurgy; and power struggles.
Supported
SS.6.W.3.Su.0
Recognize a cultural impact of ancient Phoenicians on the Mediterranean world, such as exploration, commerce, or written communication.
SS.6.W.3.Su.1
Recognize a foundation of a democratic government developed in ancient Greece, such as civic participation and voting.
SS.6.W.3.Su.2
Recognize a difference in characteristics of life in Athens and Sparta, such as the role of citizens, women, or children.
SS.6.W.3.Su.3
Recognize that wars were fought to control Greece.
SS.6.W.3.Su.4
Recognize an important achievement and contribution of ancient Greek civilization, such as art and architecture, athletic competitions, civic responsibility, or science.
SS.6.W.3.Su.5
Recognize a key figure from ancient Greece, such as Aristotle, Hippocrates, Homer, Plato, or Socrates.
SS.6.W.3.Su.6
Recognize a key contribution or figure associated with the Hellenistic Period, such as Stoicism, Alexander the Great, or Archimedes.
SS.6.W.3.Su.7
Recognize a significant figure associated with ancient Rome, such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, or Constantine the Great.
SS.6.W.3.Su.8
Recognize that Rome became an important power because it won a war.
SS.6.W.3.Su.9
Recognize a characteristic of the government of the Roman Republic that contributed to democratic principles, such as representative government or civic duty.
SS.6.W.3.Su.10
Recognize characteristics of ancient Roman life and culture.
SS.6.W.3.Su.11
Recognize a cause for longevity of the Roman Empire, such as centralized and efficient government, expansion of citizenship, or extension of road networks.
SS.6.W.3.Su.12
Recognize that the religion known as Christianity began a long time ago.
SS.6.W.3.Su.13
Recognize achievements and contributions of Roman civilization, such as art and architecture, agriculture, technology, or government.
SS.6.W.3.Su.14
Recognize a reason for the gradual decline of the Western Roman Empire, such as pressures from outside groups or overdependence on slavery.
SS.6.W.3.Su.15
Recognize selected characteristics of life in the Roman Republic, such as the role of women, children, and slaves.
SS.6.W.3.Su.16
Recognize an influence of different languages on civilization, such as in education or science.
SS.6.W.3.Su.17
Recognize a factor in the rise of the ancient east African kingdoms, such as being an important center of art, learning, and trade, or use of iron metallurgy.
Participatory
SS.6.W.3.Pa.0
Recognize the impact of written communication.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.1
Recognize that citizens can vote for leaders.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.2
Recognize that people have different roles, such as citizens or soldiers.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.3
Recognize that wars are fought for control.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.4
Recognize an achievement or contribution from ancient civilization.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.5
Recognize the importance of writers, leaders, scientists, soldiers, or teachers.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.6
Recognize an achievement or contribution from ancient civilization.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.7
Recognize the importance of writers, leaders, scientists, soldiers, or teachers.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.8
Recognize that wars are fought for control.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.9
Recognize a contribution related to government from ancient civilization.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.10
Recognize a characteristic of culture.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.11
Recognize an achievement or contribution from ancient civilization.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.12
Recognize a characteristic of religion.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.13
Recognize an achievement or contribution from ancient civilization.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.14
Recognize a characteristic of a power struggle.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.15
Recognize that people have different roles, such as citizens or soldiers.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.16
Recognize the importance of language.
SS.6.W.3.Pa.17
Recognize an achievement or contribution from ancient civilization.
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