VCR 7
Ryan Wilkoff
Although not regal, the New England Patriots are considered a _____________ in football for all of the recent championships they have won in succession.
dynasty
n. 1. A succession of rulers from the same family group or line
2. A succession of influential people linked by familial, political, social, or cultural association.
Greek Roots and Other Forms
dunamis- power
dunasthai- to be able, to have strength
dynastic, adj
dynastical, adj
Which one is not a Dynasty?
Modern England Royalty
Montreal Canadians Championships (Canadian Royalty to them)
Notice the dominance from 1965-1980
Harrison Presidents
William Henry (1841)
Benjamin (1889-1893)Choose the synonym of Dynasty
a) empire
b) succession
c) royal
d) imperial
Answers
.
Which one is not a dynasty?
The Harrisons are not because they did not rule in succesion
Choose the synonym
b) succession
-Although there is not direct synonym succession works best because the other choices refer to a single regime at one time and not a progression.