Her Side of History
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTORIGINS/ LESSON 4.6ACTIVITYHER SIDE OF HISTORYUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Her Side of History?”,OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeIn this activity, you’ll compare the roles of women in ancient Rome and Han China to see how their lives were shaped by their societies.Then, you’ll bring one of those voices to life by writing a diary entry or letter from her perspective. This will help you develop a more comprehensive understanding of the past while considering multiple perspectives.Process1.Usethe Venn diagram to recordsimilarities and differences in the roles, expectations, and experiences of women in ancient Rome and Han China.SimilaritiesWomen in ancient RomeWomen in Han China
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT ORIGINS/ LESSON 4.6ACTIVITYHER SIDE OF HISTORY22.Use the information from your Venn diagram to write a diary enter or letter from the perspective of a woman in either ancient Rome or Han China. Circle the perspective you’ll take:•An elite Roman woman•An elite Han woman•Alower-class Roman woman•Alower-class Han woman3.Write a one-or two-paragraph diary entry or letter. Your entry or letter should: •Accurately reflect the social, legal, political, and cultural reality of the perspective you chose (use your Venn diagram!)•Include insight(what does she think, hope, resent, or fear?)•Use at least two pieces of evidence from the lesson