The Five Pillars Of Islam

I. Shahada:
A. Translation: Declaration Of Faith.
B. Explanation Of Shahada: To become Muslim you have to recite the Shahada.
II. Salat:
A. Translation: Prayer.
B. Explanation Of Salat: Salat has be performed 5 times a day.
III. Zakat:
A. Translation: Alms Giving.
B. Explanation Of Zakat: Muslims have to give the poor half of their savings.
IV. Sawm:
A. Translation: Fasting For One Month.
B. Explanation Of Sawm: All Muslims must fast for one month. But there are exceptions like age and health.
V. Hajj:
A. Translation: Pilgrimage.
B. A journey to where Islam started. If they could afford it.

Question: In your mind, what is the most important Pillar and why?

Post By: Ben.S, Micheal, Andy

Julius Caesar

I.Life   
   A. Patrician Parents
   B. Father Gaius Julius Caesar was Praetor
   C. Was Gaius Jr.
   D. Dropped First name/Became Julius Caesar
   E. Married Cornelia after military service
   F. Had daughter named Julia
   G. Became consul of Rome
   H. Declared himself dictator for life

II.Julius Caesar's Part in the First Triumvirate
   A. Caesar+Pompey+Crassus=First Triumvirate+Unstoppable Force
   B.Caesar=Money+Laws
   C. Broke apart b/c of war

III. Caesar's Assassination
      A.  Crossed Rubicon with armed troops and was considered to have been attacking Rome      
      B.  Senate plotted to murder Caesar
      C.  Caesar assassinated with daggers by the senate


Do you think Caesar was right when he crossed the Rubicon River with armed troops (2 Legions)?

Cincinnatus Response

Cincinnatus was/is such a hero because of his willingness to give up power.  Ever since the end of the Roman Monarchy, Romans have been afraid of giving too much power to one person.  However, Cincinnatus was made dictator, saved Rome from attacking enemis, then gave up his power to return to his farm.  Not everyone would be willing to give up power like that, but Cincinnatus put what was best for Rome before his own personal interests.

Cincinnatus

Cincinnatus was, and often still is, considered a hero by many Romans.  He accepted the rule of Roman Law and gave up his wealth so that his son could be safe.  Even though he lost almost all of his possessions and wealth because of the Roman laws, he did not hesitate to drop everything and come to Rome's defense by fighting for the continued existence of those laws in 458 BCE.
Not only did Cincinnatus lead the Roman army as a dictator in their time of need but he also willingly walked away from the office of dictator to return to being a simple farmer even though the soldiers were fiercely loyal and extremely grateful for all he had done.

I.  Fall from power
       A.  Was a powerful patrician
       B.  Gave up possessions/wealth to save his son
       C.  Became a farmer
II.  Dictator returns to his farm
     A.  Led Roman army as dictator
     B.  Defeated enemies
     C.  Gives up power as dictator and returns to his farm

Based on your knowledge of Roman history, and the evolution of their government(s) in particular, why do you think Cincinnatus is seen as such a hero?