Ancient World History Byzantine Empire and Dar al-Islam Test Review

Test Date:  Monday, March 3rd

Format:  15 Multiple choice questions (3 points each); 1 essay (choice of 2, 55 points)

You are responsible for knowing the following:

Chapter 13, pages 358-369

• The major aspects of the Byzantine Empire from the reign of Justinian through the 11th century
• Characteristics of Justinian’s reign and the major figures associated with him
• The development and characteristics of a distinct Byzantine identity
• language, military , religion
• Changes in Byzantine territory from Justinian's reign to the 11th century
• Characteristics and organization of the Byzantine military
• types of soldiers and their equipment
• organization /which units were bigger/smaller than others
• the significance of the military manual--The Strategikon

 Chapter 7

• The major aspects of Islam and the emergence of the Dar al-Islam:
• Major characteristics of pre-Islamic Arabia
• geography
• culture
• The life and significance of Muhammad, emphasizing his role as the prophet and characteristics of his leadership—religious, political, and military
• The significance of the Qur’an and Hadith (you should be familiar with the excerpts we discussed in class)
• The major aspects of Islam, including the 5 pillars (you should know the Arabic terms)
• The emergence of the Dar al-Islam after Muhammad, including the territory it covered
• The division between Sunni and Shia, along with the characteristics of Sufism
• Major characteristics, similarities and differences between the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties
• Major cultural, social, and artistic characteristics and accomplishments of the Dar al-Islam

Modern World History 19th Century Intellectualism and Imperialism Test Review

Test Date:  Friday, February 28

Format:  

• 15 multiple choice questions, each worth 3 points (45 points total)
• 2 response questions, you choose 1, each worth 55 points

Chapters:

• Chapter 20, pages 589-606
• Chapters 21-22--Imperialism in India, South East Asia, Africa, China, and Japan

Chapter 20:

• Major characteristics of the Mass Society
• education
• leisure/entertainment
• women's rights
• quality of life
• Late 19th/early 20th century intellectualism
• characteristics and examples of Romanticism and Realism
• major scientists/scientific discoveries
• Darwin, Curie, Freud, Heisenberg, Einstein 

Chapter 21

• The motivations, characteristics, and impacts of Western Imperialism in India, Southeast Asia, and Africa, including
• The relationship between Industrialization and Imperialism
• The justification behind “The White Man’s Burden”—the Imperial Mission to “improve” the world
• The significance of the Berlin Conference of 1884 and the role that new technologies played in enabling Imperialism
• Individual approaches to Empire (for example, the British in India, the French in Indochina, etc.)
• Social, political, and economic impacts of Imperialism on the societies that were imperialized
• Reactions against imperialism

Chapter 22

China:

• The significance and impact of the Opium War on China, including the unequal treaties and their conditions
• The causes and consequences of the Taiping Rebellion
• The major characteristics of the self-strengthening movement  and why it failed
• Western policies and attitudes towards China, including the Open Door policy and Spheres of Influence
• The causes and consequences of the Boxer Rebellion
• The success of the Chinese Nationalist Movement and the significance of Sun Yat-Sen

Japan:

• The causes and events that led to collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Meiji Restoration
• Meiji polices regarding Westernization (military, economic, cultural) and how they were carried out
• Japanese motivations for imperialism along where they expanded
• The significance of the Russo-Japanese War

China and Japan:

• Compare the impacts of Westerners on China and Japan during the late 19^th-early 20^th centuries
• Explain how Japan was able to effectively Westernize, whereas China was not

Week 23: February 24-28

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  Primary Document Quiz and Discussion

• Homework (due Tuesday):  Work on your PEEP Projects

Tuesday:  The Dar al-Islam after Muhammad

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 197-202 (stop at "The Culture of Islam") and write a response to the following:
• what were the major characteristics of early Islamic society?  How influential was Islam itself in shaping that society?

Wednesday:  Islamic Society

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 202-209 and write a response to the following:
• What do you consider to be the most significant aspect of early Islamic culture, and why?

Thursday:  The Culture of Islam

• Homework (due Friday):  work on your PEEP Projects and review chapters 13 (the Byzantines) and chapter 7 (Islam) for the upcoming test.

Friday:  Loose ends

• Homework (due Monday):  study for the test--test date Monday, March 3rd

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  Primary Document Quiz and Discussion

• Homework (due Wednesday):  Work on your PEEP Projects

Wednesday:  The Dar al-Islam after Muhammad

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 197-202 (stop at "The Culture of Islam") and write a response to the following:
• what were the major characteristics of early Islamic society?  How influential was Islam itself in shaping that society?

Thursday:  Islamic Society

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 202-209 and write a response to the following:
• What do you consider to be the most significant aspect of early Islamic culture, and why?

Friday:  The Culture of Islam

• Homework (due Monday):  study for the test--test date Monday, March 3rd

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  Demo for Kiwanis Club

Tuesday:  The Feudalism Game

Wednesday:  The Military Revolution

Friday:  Early Modern Naval Warfare

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  The Meiji Restoration 

• Homework (due Wednesday):
• Work on your PEEP Projects
• Begin reviewing for the upcoming test:
• chapter 20, pages 589-605 (Mass Society, Romanticism/Realism, 2nd Scientific Revolution
• Chapter 21:  Imperialism in India, Africa, and S.E. Asia
• Chapter 22:  Imperialism in Asia

Wednesday:  Japanese Imperialism

• Homework (due Thursday): 
• Work on PEEP Projects
• Study for the Test

Thursday:  Loose Ends/Test Review

• Homework (due Friday):
• PEEP Projects
• Study for the test

Friday:  Test on chapters 20 (2nd half), 21, and 22

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 665-668 and write a response to the following:
• what were the causes of WWI?  Could it have been prevented?  Why or why not?

Military History Marking Period 3 Project

Fortifications

Dover Castle

Your project this marking period is to construct a model of a historical fortification.  Your model may depict a fortification (or part of a fortification) from any time period  but it must be based on an ACTUAL historical fortification.

There are no size restrictions on the model itself other than your ability to transport it to and through the school.  

Your model should also include a brief written description of the fortification your model represents that includes the following information:

• When the fortification was constructed/time period it is from
• Culture/society/military it belonged to
• The building materials used for the actual fortification (wood, stone, etc.)
• Strengths and weaknesses of this fortification
• A photograph or image of the actual fortification
• Citations for any sources used and credit given to the source of the image.

Your grade for this project will based on the accuracy and quality of the model itself along with meeting the requirements of the written description.

Some examples to get you thinking:

• Ancient wall systems (Jericho)
• Chinese and Roman walls
• Roman forts
• Medieval fortifications
• Motte and Bailey
• Castles
• Early modern fortifications--the artillery fortress/trace italienne 
• Japanese castles
• The Maginot Line
• WWI-WWII era bunkers/trench systems
• Vietnam era firebase

DUE DATE:  Monday, March 17th

Week 22: February 17-21

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  No class

Tuesday:  The Byzantine Army from Justinian to the 11th Century

• Homework (due Wednesday):  work on your PEEP Projects

Wednesday:  The Origins of Islam

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 186-190 (stop at "The Abbasids") and write a response to the following:
• define the 5 pillars of Islam and compare them with the practices of the other major religions we've studied

Thursday:  The Beliefs and early Expansion of Islam

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 190-192 and write a response to the following:

• In what ways did the Abbasid Dynasty differ from the Umayyads?
• PEEP project topic due

Friday:  From Umayyad to Abbasid

• Homework (due Monday):  Primary Document readings--be prepared for a quiz on the documents.

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  No class

Wednesday:  The origins of Byzantine Identity and the Byzantine Army from Justinian to the 11th Century

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 186-190 (stop at "The Abbasids") and write a response to the following:
• define the 5 pillars of Islam and compare them with the practices of the other major religions we've studied

Thursday:  The Origins, Beliefs and early Expansion of Islam

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 190-192 and write a response to the following:
• In what ways did the Abbasid Dynasty differ from the Umayyads?
• PEEP project topic due

Friday:  From Umayyad to Abbasid

• Homework (due Monday):  Primary Document readings--be prepared for a quiz on the documents.

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  No Class

Tuesday:  100 Years War Loose Ends/Beginning Early Modern Warfare

Wednesday:  Test on Medieval Warfare

Friday:  Early Modern Warfare, continued

• Marking period project details will be coming this week.

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  No class

Wednesday:  The Boer War and The Opium War

• Homework (due Thursday): none

Thursday:  Imperialism in China

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 651-656 (stop at "Joining the Imperialists Club") and write a response to the following:
• Is the Meiji Restoration a revolution?  Explain and defend your answer.
• PEEP project topic due

Friday:  The Meiji Restoration

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 656-662 and write a response to the following:
• what motivated Japanese imperialism and how did Japanese imperialism impact the region?

PEEPS!!!

Marking Period 3 Project

“History According to PEEPS”

Pyramid Interior, Raven Showalter, 2009

Your project this marking period is to make a diorama portraying a specific event or time period related to the subject of your particular history course.  The subject of your diorama must be related to a topic relevant to either:

• Ancient World History (if you're in Ancient World History)
• Modern World History (if you're in Modern World History)

Also, your diorama must include at least one PEEP (that’s right, one of those weird marshmallow chicks or bunnies that are in stores now in anticipation of Easter). 

In addition to making your diorama, you are to write a brief (1/2 page-3/4 page description of the event/time period your diorama represents. 

***You MUST have your topic approved by me by February 21st***

Project Due Dates (due to limited display space projects will be due depending on your class):

• Ancient World History:  Monday, March 10th
• Modern World History:  Monday, March 17th

  Your grade will be based on the following:

·       Due Date met, 10 pts.

·       Originality of topic, 10 pts.

·       Composition/design, 25 pts.

·       Portrayal of event/time period through the diorama, 30 pts.

·       Humor/use of PEEPS, 10 pts.

·       Written Description:  15 pts.

Have fun with this one J

Military History Medieval Warfare Test Review

Test Date:  Wednesday, February 19th

Format:  15 multiple choice questions, 3 pts. each; 1 essay (choice of 2 questions), 55 pts.

Overall characteristics of Medieval Warfare from 500-1500

• Evolution of weapons and armor from 500-1500
• Characteristics of combat and weapon trauma

The Byzantine Military System:

• Byzantine military organization and units (know relative sizes, you do not need to memorize troop numbers per unit)
• Byzantine troop types, weapons, and formations
• Importance of The Strategikon
• The significance of the Battle of Manzikert

The Early Middle Ages:

·      Major characteristics of Anglo-Saxon and Viking warrior culture; The Battle of Maldon

o   Weapons and armour

o   Tactics

o   Types of warriors (huscarls, fyrd, etc)

·      The details and significance of the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings

·      Major people of this period:  Charles Martel; Charlemagne; Harold Godwinson; Harold III of Norway; Tostig; William of Normandy

The Crusades:

·         The First Crusade

o   Causes, motivations, participants, and logistics

o   Major events:  The battle of Dorylaeum, the Siege of Antioch, the Siege of Jerusalem

o   The establishment of the Crusader States

·      The 3^rd Crusade

o   Comparisons with the 1^st Crusade

o   Major events:  The Siege of Acre, the Battle of Arsuf, the defense of Jerusalem

·      Overall military significance of the Crusades

The Hundred Years War

·      Causes and comparisons between the English and the French

·      The social, cultural, and tactical importance of the long bow

·      The details and significance of the major battles of the English phase:

o   Crecy

o   Poitiers

o   Agincourt

·      The details and significance of the major events of the French phase

·      Important people

o   Edward III; The Black Prince; Henry V; Joan of Arc

·      The development and use of gunpowder weapons

·      The emergence of state power and proto-nationalism

·      Overall military significance of the Hundred Years War

Week 21: February 10-14

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  The Early Byzantine Empire

• Homework (due Tuesday):  read pages 362-367 (stop at "The Zenith of Byzantine Civilization") and write a response to the following:
• How did the Byzantine Empire change from the 6th century-11th century?  

Tuesday:  The Meaning of "Byzantine"

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 367-371 (stop at "Impact of the Crusades") and write a response to the following:
• what made this period (750-1025) a successful time for the Byzantine Empire?  What challenges loomed on the horizon for the empire?

Wednesday:  The Height of the Byzantine Empire

• Homework (due Thursday):  None

Thursday:  The Byzantine Army from Justinian to the 11th Century

• Homework (due Tuesday):  read pages 183-187 and write a response to the following:
• In what ways did Muhammad's culture and upbringing influence his later life as a religious leader?

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  The Early Byzantine Empire

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 362-367 (stop at "The Zenith of Byzantine Civilization") and write a response to the following:
• How did the Byzantine Empire change from the 6th century-11th century?  

Wednesday:  The Meaning of "Byzantine"

• Homework (due Thursday):  read pages 367-371 (stop at "Impact of the Crusades") and write a response to the following:
• what made this period (750-1025) a successful time for the Byzantine Empire?  What challenges loomed on the horizon for the empire?

Thursday:  The Height of the Byzantine Empire and the Byzantine Army from Justinian to the 11th Century

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 183-187 and write a response to the following:
• In what ways did Muhammad's culture and upbringing influence his later life as a religious leader?

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  The Battles of Crecy and Agincourt

Tuesday:  Nerf--Dress Appropriately

Wednesday:  The Hundred Years War:  The French Phase

• Homework:  study for the test on Medieval Warfare--test date:  Wednesday, February 19th

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  Imperialism in Africa, continued; Imperialism in China

• Homework (due Wednesday):  None

Wednesday:  The Opium War and the Taiping Rebellion

• Homework (due Thursday): read pages 642-647 and write a response to the following:  what obstacles stood in the way of effective Chinese "modernization"?  Could the Revolution of 1911 have been prevented?  Why or why not?

Thursday:  Changing China

• Homework (due Wednesday):  read pages 648-651 (stop at "The Rise of Modern Japan") and write a response to the following:  how did life in China change during the 19th century and what caused it to change?  In what ways did it remain traditional?  Do you think China was better off at the beginning of the 20th century than it was at the beginning of the 19th? 

Ancient World History Chapter 5 Test Review

Test Date:  Friday, February 7

Format:  15 multiple choice questions (3 pts. each); 2 essay questions (choose ONE, 55 pts.)

What is this test on?

This test is on the late Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Relevant textbook material is chapter 5, pages 129-153.  You should also review the primary documents assigned to you earlier.

The Late Roman Republic:

• The impacts of Roman expansion after the 2nd and 3rd Punic Wars
• Role of the army
• Division between wealthy and poor
• The major people during the Civil War period
• Sulla vs. Marius
• Marius' military reforms
• Sulla's political reforms
• The First Triumvirate
• Background of Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar
• Significance of the Gallic War and the 2nd Civil War between Caesar and Pompey
• The battle of Pharsalus
• Caesar's political reforms and the motives for his assassination.
• The Second Triumvirate
• Background of Octavian, Antony/Cleopatra, and Lepidus

The Roman Empire

• Significance of Augustus Caesar
• The Emperors of the Pax Romana
• Significant emperors (i.e.—those discussed specifically in class)
• You do not need to know specific dates for each emperor, but you do need to know which “line” a specific emperor belongs to: for example, you should know that Tiberius was a Julio-Claudian emperor while Trajan was an Antonine emperor

• Characteristics of Roman society and culture, including aspects of daily life and significant artistic, literary, and scientific achievements

• Problems of the 3^rd century
• Significance of Diocletian and his policies
• The division of the Empire
• The Great Persecution
• Significance of Constantine
• Civil War vs. Maxentius
• The Edict of Milan and the Council of Nicaea
• The origin and spread of early Christianity (from the first century to the 4^th century)
• The role of Rome in early Christianity
• The impact of Christianity in Rome
• The Barbarian migrations/invasions
• Various groups
• Aspects of barbarian culture
• Impact on Rome

• Causes of the fall/transformation of the western Roman Empire and comparisons with the Han Dynasty

Week 20: February 3-7

Ancient World 4th Period

Monday:  Christianity and Culture in the Roman Empire

• Homework (due Tuesday):  Begin preparing for the test on chapter 5--Test date:  Friday, February 7th

Tuesday:  The 3rd Century Crisis

• Homework (due Wednesday):  Continue preparing for the upcoming test

Wednesday:  The Collapse of the Roman Empire

• Homework (due Thursday):  Keep studying

Thursday:  Rome and the Han Dynasty

• Homework (due Friday):  Be ready for the test

Friday:  Test on Chapter 5

• Homework (due Monday): read pages 358-362 (stop at "A New Kind of Empire") and write a response to the following:
• What were the major accomplishments of the Emperor Justinian?  Which do you consider to be the most important and why?

Ancient World 7th Period

Monday:  Christianity and Culture in the Roman Empire

• Homework (due Wednesday):  Primary document readings and begin preparing for the test on chapter 5--Test date:  Friday, February 7th

Wednesday:  The 3rd Century Crisis 

• Homework (due Thursday):  Keep studying

Thursday:  The Collapse of Rome and the Han Dynasty

• Homework (due Friday):  Be ready for the test

Friday:  Test on Chapter 5

• Homework (due Monday): read pages 358-362 (stop at "A New Kind of Empire") and write a response to the following:
• What were the major accomplishments of the Emperor Justinian?  Which do you consider to be the most important and why?

Military History, 5th Period

Monday:  The Battle of Hastings

Tuesday:  The Crusades

Wednesday:  The Hundred Years War

Friday:  The Hundred Years War, continued

• Note:  Test on warfare in the Middle Ages coming soon, details TBA

Modern World History, 6th Period

Monday:  The Great Game:  Imperialism 

• Homework (due Wednesday):  None

Wednesday:  Imperialism in India and South East Asia

• Homework (due Thursday):  None

Thursday:  The Scramble for Africa

• Homework (due Friday):  read pages 621-635 and write a response to the following:  what inspired early anti-imperialism movements?  How successful were they? (explain)

Friday:  Resistance to Imperialism

• Homework (due Monday):  read pages 637-642 ("The Climax of Imperialism") and write a response to the following:  
• How did European motives and actions in China differ from their motives and actions in other parts of the world during the 19th century?

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