Week 6: September 23-27

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  Buddhism

• Homework (due Tuesday):  Work on your book review project

Tuesday:  Culture and Society in India 

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 64-68 and write a response to the following:  
• in what ways was the formation of civilization in China similar to other areas we've studied?  In what ways was it different?

Wednesday:  9th Grade Day Away

Thursday:  Early China

• Homework (due Friday):  work on your book review project.  Optional rough draft due tomorrow.

Friday:  The Bow in World History

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 69-77 (stop at "Legalism") and write a response to the following: 
• who was Confucious and what was the purpose of his teachings?

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  Buddhism

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 64-68 and write a response to the following:  i
• in what ways was the formation of civilization in China similar to other areas we've studied?  In what ways was it different?

Wednesday:  9th Grade Day Away

Thursday:  Loose Ends from India; Early China

• Homework (due Friday):  work on your book review project.  Optional rough draft due tomorrow.

Friday:  The Bow in World History

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 69-77 (stop at "Legalism") and write a response to the following: 
• who was Confucious and what was the purpose of his teachings?

Military History, 5th Period

• This week we'll be covering the Persian War (500-479 B.C.E.) in class.  You should be working on your research project at home.

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  Early Modern Islam:  The Ottoman Empire

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 457-464 (stop at "The Grandeur of the Mughals") and write a response to the following:
• How did society in the Ottoman Empire differ from that in the Safavid Empire?  What caused these differences?

Wednesday:  The Ottomans and the Safavids

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 464-470(stop at "The Impact of European Power in India") and write a response to the following:
• What specific challenges faced the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty and how did they address them?  Which ruler do you think was the most successful and why?

Thursday:  Mughal India

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 473 (begin with "Society Under the Mughals")-477 and write a response to the following:
• what were the major influences on Mughal society and culture?  Which Mughal cultural achievement to consider to be the most significant and why?
• Optional book review rough drafts due.

Friday:  Mughal Culture and Society

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 479-482 (stop at "The Greatness of the Qing") and write a response to the following:
• How receptive was the Ming Dynasty to the West?  To what extent, if any, did the West play in the collapse of the Ming Dynasty?

Modern World History Chapters 14-15 Test Review

Test Date:  Friday, September 20

Chapter 14:

• The motivations, methods, and means of European exploration and conquest, including:
• Characteristics of European culture that contributed to exploration/conquest
• The role that European states played in exploration/conquest (for example, Portugal and Spain)
• The role of technology; specific examples of maritime and military technology and their significance
• The actions/accomplishments of specific explorers/conquerors, such as
• Prince Henry the Navigator; Bartolomeu Dias; Vasco de Gama; Columbus; Magellan; Cortez; Pizzaro

• The impact the Europeans had on the following regions:
• Africa
• The Americas

• Major aspects and significance of the Columbian Exchange and the African Slave Trade

Chapter 15: 

• You should know and understand the major changes occurring in Europe at the beginning of the Early Modern period, including

·      The growth of state power

·      Changes to the social structure

·      The impact of printing technology

·         The major events, people, and ideas associated with the Protestant Reformation, including:

§  Practices of the Catholic Church that led to the Reformation, such as the sales of relics and indulgences and the corruption of the church hierarchy

§  The roles of Martin Luther and John Calvin and their contributions to the Reformation (such as sola fide, sola scriptura, and church organization)

§  The political consequences of the Reformation and the spread of the Reformation around Europe (for example, the Reformation in England)

§  The Anabaptist movement

§  The Catholic Church’s response to the Reformation

·         The Jesuits

·         The Reformed Papacy

·         The Council of Trent

• The causes, major events, people, and consequences of the major wars of the 17^th century:

·      The French Civil Wars/Wars of Religion

·      The Spanish Armada

·      The 30 Years War

• The changes brought by these wars, including:

·      The changes to the way wars were fought (weapons, armies, etc.)

·      The emergence of Absolutism and Limited Monarchy, specifically related to Louis XIV of France and the English Civil Wars

• The role and significance of witch hunts/trials in Early Modern Europe

• The major characteristics and achievements of the Baroque period

What is the format of the test?

Whether you are taking this class or Honors credit or College Prep credit, the format will be the same (there will be variation in the questions):

• 15 multiple choice questions, each worth 3 points each (45 points total)
• 2 essay questions—you will choose ONE of them—and answer it, (55 points total)

Military History Marking Period 1 Project--History of Military Technology

Project Summary:

Your project this marking period is research a type or specific example of military technology, create a presentation based on that research, and deliver your presentation to the class.  This project is worth 30% of your marking period grade.

Project Specifics:

• You may select any type of military technology--offensive (weapons), defensive, communications, transportation, etc.
• It may be a "family" of technology, such as "tanks" or a specific type, such as the M1-A1 Abrams, for example
• No two students may have the same topic--in other words, only one of you may do "tanks" as a topic, but someone else could do a specific type of tank, as long as only one student did that specific tank.
• You will sign up for your project topic this Friday, September 20th
• Your research should focus on the following:
• the origins of the technology/first use of a specific type
• who invented it, where, and when
• what conflict(s)/time periods it was/is used in
• it's role and effectiveness in warfare (tactical, strategic, etc,)
• strengths/weaknesses and overall assessment of the technology
• overall historical significance
• your research should be based on a minimum of 7 sources, at least 3 of which must be primary.  Sources may be print or online, but they must be credible and included in your presentation (see below).  
• Your presentation should:
• be Powerpoint
• include the findings of your research
• include a variety of images illustrating and demonstrating the technology (including capabilities/how it changed over time).  You may also include video, though video should not exceed more than three minutes of your total presentation.
• may include quotations from experts/primary sources found through your research
• include a works cited slide that lists all of the sources you used for this project
• be approximately 15 minutes in length
• Due date:  Presentations are due to me on October 14th via email; presentations will be delivered the week of October 14th.
• Grading Criteria:
• You will be graded on the following:
• meeting the due date
• meeting source requirements/thoroughness of your research
• quality, comprehensiveness, and aesthetic of the slideshow
• professionalism of the presentation

Week 5: September 16-20

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  Test on Chapter 1

• Homework (due Tuesday):  read pages 37-42 (stop at "The Aryans in India") and write a response to the following:  
• what were the major characteristics of Harappan society?  How did it differ from civilization in the Fertile Crescent?

Tuesday:  Early India and Harappan Society 

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 42-47 (stop at "Daily Life in Ancient India") and write a response to the following:  
• identify the different levels of the Indian caste system and explain why this system came into being.

Wednesday:  The Aryans and Caste

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 47-52 (stop at "Buddhism:  The Middle Path") and write a response to the following: 
•  how did Brahmanism reinforce the Caste system?

Thursday:  Religion in early India

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 52-56 (stop at "The Rule of the Fishes") and write a response to the following:  
• how did early Buddhism provide an alternative to Brahmanism?  Would Buddhism have developed without Brahmanism?  Explain.

Friday:  Buddhism

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 57 (begin with "The Exuberant World of Indian Culture")-62 and write a response to the following:
• List the major cultural achievements of early India.  Which do you consider to be the most significant and why?

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  Test on Chapter 1

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 37-42 (stop at "The Aryans in India") and write a response to the following:  
• what were the major characteristics of Harappan society?  How did it differ from civilization in the Fertile Crescent?

Wednesday:  Early India and Harappan Society 

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 42-52 (stop at "Buddhism:  the Middle Path:) and write a response to the following:  
• identify the different levels of the Indian caste system, explain why this system came into being, and explain the relationship between Brahmanism and the Caste system.

Thursday:  Religion in early India

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 52-56 (stop at "The Rule of the Fishes") and write a response to the following:  
• how did early Buddhism provide an alternative to Brahmanism?  Would Buddhism have developed without Brahmanism?  Explain.

Friday:  Buddhism

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 57 (begin with "The Exuberant World of Indian Culture")-62 and write a response to the following:
• List the major cultural achievements of early India.  Which do you consider to be the most significant and why?

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  Ancient Warfare

• Homework (due Tuesday):  none

Tuesday:  Marking Period Project and Introduction to Classical Warfare--The Greeks

• Homework (due Wednesday):  Begin planning your project.

Wednesday:  The Persian Wars

• Homework (due Friday):  Project sign-up

Friday:  The Persian Wars, continued

• Homework (due Monday):  work on your project.

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  The Spanish Armada and the 30 Years War

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 444-448 and write a response to the following:
• in what ways did European art during the 16th-17th centuries reflect European society itself?  What do you consider to be the most significant cultural achievements, and why?

Wednesday:  Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe

• Homework (due Thursday):  read your book review book; review chapters 14-15 for the upcoming test.

Thursday:  Absolutism vs. Constitutionalism

• Homework (due Friday):  study for the test on chapters 14-15.

Friday:  Test on Chapters 14-15

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 450-457 (stop at "Religion and Society in the Ottoman World") and write a response to the following:
• What factors contributed to Ottoman success in the conquest of their Empire in the 15th-16th centuries?

Ancient World History Chapter 1 Fertile Crescent Test Review

Test date:  Monday, September 16th

Format:  

• 15 multiple choice questions, each worth 3 points each (45 points total)
• 1 essay response (choice of two questions):  55 points total

What is this test on?

This test is on Chapter 1 of your textbook and all related material covered in class.

What do I need to know?

You are responsible for knowing the following:

• The development and major characteristics of early humanity, focusing primarily on the developments concerning homo sapiens and the hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Paleolithic Age

• The significance of the Neolithic Revolution (including when it happened), the development of agriculture, and the emergence and major characteristics of civilization

• Specific knowledge of all of the Fertile Crescent civilizations covered:
• Sumer and the Sumerians; the Akkadian Empire; the 1^st Babylonian Empire; Egypt; the Hittites; the Phoenicians; the Hebrews/Isrealites/Jews; the Assyrians; the Chaldean/New Babylonian Empire.  For each you should know the relevant:
• Major events in each of their histories
• Significant people
• Major characteristics of each of the civilizations (as relevant:  religion, government, class structure, technology, etc.)
• Major cities
• Significant geographic features

• The difference between a primary source and a secondary source and how to make use of a primary source
• The primary sources from your textbook assigned and discussed in class

Military History Test 1 Study Guide

Test date:  Friday, September 13

This test will cover all of the readings and class content from the “Conceptualizing War” portion of the course:

·      Michael Howard’s “The Use and Abuse of Military History”

o   You should be able to identify and discuss Howard’s main points and arguments concerning military history and its uses.

·      The assigned excerpts from Clausewitz’s On War and Keegan’s A History of Warfare

o   You should be able to identify and discuss how Clausewitz and Keegan define war along with how Keegan challenges Clausewitz’s definition.

• The assigned excerpts from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War
• You should be able to identify and discuss Sun Tzu’s fundamental principles of warfare and how to achieve victory/success.

·      The Oxford Companion to Military History  articles “edged weapons,” and “small arms,” along with the weapons demonstrated in class and the YouTube videos depicting various types of weapons and their capabilities.

o   You should be able to recognize and identify specific weapons, discuss their use, and their tactical and strategic value.

·      The Oxford Companion to Military History  “strategy,” and “tactics”

o   You should be able to identify and discuss the main attributes of each of these concepts, including the purpose and various levels of strategy; the four functions of tactics; the relationship between technology and strategy; the relationship between technology and tactics; the theory of combined arms.

• Siege warfare
• the four ways of taking a fortified position; tactics and technology of siege warfare; identification of siege engines.

·      The principles and 9 examples of maneuver warfare 

o   Identify and discuss the principles

o   Recognize the various maneuvers and discuss their operation

Format:

• 15 multiple choice questions, 3 points each (45 points)
• 1 essay question (you will have a choice), 55 points
• Essays should have a thesis statement and give specific examples from the readings, discussions, etc. to answer the question

Week 4: September 9-13

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  The Phoenicians and Hittites

• Homework (due Tuesday):  read your book review books

Tuesday:  The Assyrians

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read your book review books

Wednesday:  Introduction to Primary Documents

• Homework (due Thursday):  read the primary document excerpts on pages 13, 22, 30, and 32.  Be prepared for a quiz on these documents.

Thursday:  Primary Document Quiz and Discussion

• Homework (due Friday):  read your book review books

Friday:  Loose ends/test review

• Homework (due Monday):  study for the test on Chapter 1 and all related material.  Test date:  Monday, Sept. 16th

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  The Hebrews, continued

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read your book review books

Wednesday:  The Phoenicians, Hittites, and Assyrians

• Homework (due Thursday):  read the primary document excerpts on pages 13, 22, 30, and 32.  Be prepared for a quiz on these documents.

Thursday:  Primary Document Quiz and Discussion

• Homework (due Friday):  read your book review book

Friday:  Loose ends/test review

• Homework (due Monday):  study for the test on Chapter 1 and all related material.  Test date:  Monday, Sept. 16th

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  Sun Tzu's The Art of War

• Homework (due Tuesday):  reading on siege warfare

Tuesday:  Siege Warfare

• Homework (due Wednesday):  begin reviewing for the test.  Test date:  Friday, September 13th

Wednesday:  Test review/sword work

• Homework (due Friday):  study for the test

Friday:  Test 1

• Homework (due Monday):  none

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  The Protestant Reformation, con't.

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read your book review books

Wednesday:  The Counter-Reformation

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 433-437 (stop at "Seventeenth Century Crisis") and write a response to the following:  
• what were the major characteristics of 16th century Europe?  Is this a time and place where you would want to live?  Why or why not?

Thursday:  The 16th Century

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 437-439 (stop at "The Response to the Crisis") and write a response to the following:
• was the 17th century a direct continuation of the 16th century in terms of problems or was it something new?  Explain.

Friday:  The 17th Century

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 439-444 (stop at "The Flourishing of European Culture") and write a response to the following:
• How did Absolutism in France differ from Constitutional Monarchy in England during the 17th century?  Which system do you think is most effective and why?

Week 3: September 2-6

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  No class

Tuesday:  The New Kingdom 

• Homework (due Wednesday):  book review book due

Wednesday:  The Hebrews

• Homework (due Thursday): read your book review book

Thursday:  The Hebrews, continued; the Phoenicians

• Homework (due Friday):  read your book review book

Friday:  In class reading--bring your book review books

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 29-32 and write a response to the following:  what enabled the Assyrians to successfully conquer all of Mesopotamia?

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  No class

• Homework (due Wednesday):  book review book due

Wednesday:  The New Kingdom

• Homework (due Thursday):  read your book review book

Thursday:  Egypt:  The Hebrews and the Phoencians

• Homework (due Friday):  read your book review book

Friday:  In class reading--bring your book review books

• Homework (due Monday):   read pages 29-32 and write a response to the following:  what enabled the Assyrians to successfully conquer all of Mesopotamia?

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  No class

Tuesday:  Weapons continued

• Homework (due Wednesday): reading on maneuver warfare

Wednesday:  Maneuver Warfare

• Homework (due Friday):  None

Friday:  In-class reading--Sun Tzu's The Art of War

• Homework (due Monday):  complete Friday's in-class reading and be prepared to discuss it on Monday

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  No class

Wednesday:  The Age of Confusion; book review books due

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 425-429 (stop at "The English Reformation") and write a response to the following:  what were the major issues that Martin Luther had with the Catholic Church?  What role did printing technology play in his challenge to the Church?

Thursday:  The Protestant Reformation

• Homework (due Friday):  read your book review book

Friday:  in-class reading--bring you book review book

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 429-433 (stop at "Europe in Crisis") and write a response to the following:  how did the Protestant Reformation change as it spread throughout Europe?  How did the Protestant Reformation reform the Catholic Church as well?