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[quote=Anonymous]I second everything 9:21 had to say about Latin's curriculum.  We are extremely happy with it.  In order to successfully complete that same 6th grade civics class---each student has to pass a test on the US Constitution.

Here is a sample of the essay questions (they were sent home for the students to review and prepare for over the weekend---so I'm not spoiling anything . . .)

[i]1.	Aristotle laid out three forms of government in his work Politics: monarchy, aristocracy, and constitutional government. How do you define each of these systems of government and what are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

2.	History has shown that influential leaders are remembered and honored with the title of “The Great.” Numerous examples include Ramesses the Great, Darius the Great, Cyrus the Great, and Alexander the Great. Using your knowledge of history, should we honor Julius Caesar with the title of “The Great?”

3.	Using your knowledge of history, which war had the greatest influence in western history: The Persian Wars (Greece and Persia) or the Punic Wars (Rome vs. Carthage)?

4.	Were Senators Brutus and Cassius right to believe that Caesar was a tyrant? Using your knowledge of history argue FOR or AGAINST the assassination of Julius Caesar

5.	Greece is considered to be the foundation and birthplace of democracy in the world. Rome is considered the birthplace of republican government. Using your knowledge of history and civics and assuming you could change the government of the United States, would you choose Spartan Aristocracy, Athenian Democracy, or Roman Republicanism?[/i]

I am posting these questions out of curiosity---since this is the only 6th grade curriculum that we know.   I would be interested to know what other MS parents at Deal and Basis are seeing.  To me Latin seems to be providing challenging work, but I don't have grounds for comparison.  [/quote]

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