Tues 12/22 & Wed 12/23

No Starter
Read Ch 9 (All Sections)
Do Vocabulary

Fri 12/17 & Mon 12/20

No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 8 Quiz
Starters Due 5 Starters X 5 Points Each = 25/25
Video Clip: A Knight's Tale

Wed 12/15 & Thurs 12/16

Starter “Feudalism” P. 188
1. Who was at the top of the feudal structure?
2. Who was at the bottom of the feudal structure?
3. What is depicted in the painting?
4. Where do knights belong in the feudal structure?
Finish Dark Ages
Discuss Ch 8 ~ Due 53/53

Mon 12/3 & Tues 12/4

Starter Map P. 184
1. Which group discovered and partially settled Iceland?
2. What group invaded Spain & had the most conquered territory?
3. Which group seems to have the widest reach, to travel the farthest?
4. Where were the Magyars based?
5. Which Mediterranean islands were (temporarily) conquered by Muslims?
Video: The History Channel Presents 'The Dark Ages'
25 Facts Notes & Discussion
All Ch 8 Vocabulary Due Wed 12/5 or Thurs 12/6

The Fall of Rome — History.com Video

The Fall of Rome — History.com Video

Thurs 12/9 & Fri 12/10

Starter Timeline & Map P. 180-181
1. When did Germanic tribes begin to dominate Western Europe?
2. When was Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor?
3. In what century did the Vikings begin to ransack Western Europe?
Monty Python & The Holy Grail clip: Plague, Politics & Combat
Read ALL Ch 8 do ALL Vocabulary #1-53

Tues 12/7 & Wed 12/8

1st & 2nd Period ONLY!!! 6th, 7th & 8th Period Classes Cancelled due to Sub-4-Santa Assembly (Ch 7 Packet Due Friday 12/10 for 6th, 7th & 8th Periods)

Starter Map P. 157
1. What civilization was located in South America?
2. What civilization is indicated by orange on the map?
3. What does green represent on the map?
Incas Video, Notes & Dicussion
Grade & Dicuss Ch 7 Packet

Fri 12/3 & Mon 12/4

New Starter Timeline & Map P. 154-155
1. When did the Olmecs establish the first civilization in the Americas?
2. When did the Mayas begin to build their cities?
3. When did the Aztecs begin to expand their control of Mexico?
4. Where are ALL the trade routes in South America?
Aztecs Video and Study Guide
Work on Ch 7 Packet

Wed 12/1 & Thurs 12/2

No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 6 Test
Ch 6 Starters Due- 5 Starters X 5 Pts Each = 25/25
Ch 6 Vocabulary Due 70/70
Ch 7 Packet - Work on it for the rest of Class

Mon 11/29 & Tues 11/30

Starter Map P. 148
1. What part of the empire was invaded by Angles, Saxons and Jutes?
2. Name the battle site near Constantinople.
3. Name the Germanic tribe that invaded Gaul.
4. Which half of the empire had more invasions and invading groups?
Video: Lost Civilizations~ Rome
& Study Guide
Discuss Ch 6 Sec 3, 4 & 5
Ch 6 Test Next Time

Tues 11/23 & Wed 11/24

Starter Map P. 144
1. What does the green represent on the map?
2. What does the purple represent on the map?
3. In what part of the empire did most of Paul’s journeys take place?
4. What year is this map intended to represent?
Read Ch 6 Sec 3, 4 & 5
Do the rest of Ch 6 Vocabulary- through #70
Ancient Rome Virtual Archeoguide (No Assignment)

Fri 11/19 & Mon 11/22

Starter Map P. 134
1. When was Gaul added to the Roman Empire?
2. When was Asia Minor added to the Empire?
3. Where did Hannibal start on his invasion of Rome?
4. Were Britain and Egypt part of the Empire by the time depicted on this map?
Finish Cleopatra

Wed 11/17 & Thurs 11/18

No Starter
Julius Caesar Short Biography Worksheet (Instead of a starter)
Discussion of Julius Caesar and transition of Rome from Republic to Empire
More Cleopatra

Mon 11/15 & Tues 11/16

Starter Map P. 129
1. Which group controlled the green shaded territory?
2. Which group controlled the purple shaded territory?
3. Which group controlled the orange shaded territory?
4. On what river is Rome located?
Discuss Ch 6 Sec 1 & 2
Cleopatra

Thurs 11/11 & Fri 11/12

Starter Map P. 127
1. What was the Northernmost region of the Roman Empire? 2. What two rivers were on the Easternmost stretches of the Roman Empire?
3. What famous Nile River civilization became part of the Roman Empire?
4. What sea is located in the middle of the Roman Empire?
Finish: Alexander the Great
Read Ch 6 Sec 1 & 2
Do Ch 6 Vocabulary #1-33

World Civilizations Classes 11/3-11/10

PLAN Testing (Pre ACT) November 3rd - November 10th
All World Civilizations Classes A & B Days

All Creative Work Is Derivative

Fri 10/29 & Tues 11/3

No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 4 & 5 Tests*
Starters* Due~ 9 Starters X 5 Pts. Each = 45/45
Ch 5 Vocabulary* Due 75/75
* These will be on 2nd Quarter Grade
Alexander the Great (Epic 1955 Richard Burton Version)

Wed 10/27 & Thur 10/28

Starter Read Global Connections P. 122
1. Where was the lighthouse named as one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
2. What Babylonian “wonder” is on the list?
3. What is the only “wonder” of the Seven Wonders that is still standing today?
Discuss Ch 5 Sec 4 & 5
Video: Lost Civilizations~ The Greece (The Golden Age of Greece)

Ch 4 & 5 Test Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
Ch 5 Vocab Due Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
Alexander the Great Bio Worksheet Due Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
Starters Due Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
All these assignments and the Ch 4 & 5 Test will go on your 2nd Quarter Grade

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Mon 10/25 & Tues 10/26

Starter Map P. 121
1. Where did Alexander begin his conquests (where was he FROM)? 2. Where did Alexander die?
3. When did Alexander die?
4. What is the name of basically EVERY city founded by Alexander the Great and/or his followers?
Discuss Ch 5 Sec 3
Read Ch 5 Sec 4 & 5 AND Do Vocabulary #48-75
AND
Alexander the Great Biography Worksheet

Ch 4 & 5 Test Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
Ch 5 Vocab Due Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
Alexander the Great Bio Worksheet Due Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
Starters Due Friday 10/29 or Tues 11/2
All these assignments and the Ch 4 & 5 Test will go on your 2nd Quarter Grade

Thurs 10/21 & Fri 10/22

Read ‘Comparing Viewpoints’ P. 113
1. According to Pericles, who held the power in Athens?
2. What does the Algerian poster say?
3. How do the words of Santiago Sinclair seem to justify dictatorships?
Video: Last Stand of the 300 (History Channel)
Read Ch 5 Sec 3 Do Vocab #30-47

Tues 10/19 & Wed 10/20

Starter Map P. 111
1. What were the years of the Persian Wars?
2. Name the famous battle site north and west of Thebes.
3. Name the famous battle site just barely north and east of Athens.
Discuss Ch 5 Sec 1 & 2
Read Ch 5 Section 3 Do Vocab #30-47

Wed 10/13 & Mon 10/18

Starter Map P. 106
1. Of all the products shown on the chart which is NOT found in the Mycenaean World?
2. What products came from the island of Rhodes?
3. What ancient Greek city-states are located on the Peloponnesus?
Video: Lost Civilizations~ The Aegean (Lost Civilization of Atlantis, Crete, Trojan War)
Clip from The Odyssey
Finish Ch 5 Sec 1 & 2 (Do Vocabulary #1-29)

Mon 10/11 & Tues 10/12

Starter Timeline & Map P. 100-101
1. When did Cyrus the Great found the Persian Empire?
2. Which Greek city-states fought each other in the Peloponnesian War?
3. When did Alexander the Great conquer the Persian Empire?
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 4 & 5
All Ch 4 Vocab Due 55/55 Pts. Possible
Short Clip from Mulan
Read Ch 5 Sec 1 & 2
Do Ch 5 Vocab #1-29

Thurs 10/7 & Fri 10/8

Starter Map P. 94
1. Which was larger- The Qin Empire or the Han Empire?
2. What does the purple line represent?
3. On What border was the Great Wall located? (North, South, or West?)
4. What time period is depicted on the map?
Video Biography: Life of Confucius
& Study Guide
Finish Assignment Read Ch 4 Sec 4 & 5
Do Vocabulary #30-55

Tues 10/5 & Wed 10/6

Starter Timeline & Map P. 79
1. Where did Buddhism originate?
2. What was and still is the main religion in India?
3. What is the time period depicted on the map?
4. What do the green arrows represent?
Discuss Ch 4 Sec 1, 2 & 3
Read Ch 4 Sec 4 & 5
Do Vocab #30-55

Thurs 9/30 & Mon 10/4

NEW Starter Timeline & Map P. 74-75
1. What two Empires ruled in India?
2. When did Alexander the Great invade parts of Northern India?
3. When did Buddhism start to spread from India to China?
4. What images are carved on the exterior of the Indian Temple depicted on P. 75?
30 Minutes to Work on Ch 4 Sec 1-3
Video & Discussion: India~The Power of Ideas

Tues 9/28 & Wed 9/29

No Starter
Pass Back Papers
Ch 1-3 Test
Ch 1-3 Starters Due
Ch 3 Vocabulary Due
After the test
Read Ch 4 Sections 1-3
Do Vocab Ch 4 Sections 1-3 (#1-29 on the sheet)
You will be given 30 minutes NEXT class period to also work on this assignment

Fri 9/24 & Mon 9/27

Starter Map P. 60
1. What does the purple on the map represent?
2. Name the THREE cities developed by this civilization.
3. What sea is located between China and Korea?
4. What is another name for Xizang, located WEST of China?
Video: Lost Civilizations~ China
Assignment- Create a 10 Question Quiz in the Video w/ an answer key
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 3 (Collected NEXT TIME)
Ch 1-3 Test Tues 9/28 or Wed 9/29

Wed 9/22 & Thurs 9/23

Starter Map P. 53
1. Along what river was the Indus Valley Civilization located?
2. Name the TWO major cities developed by this civilization.
Video: The Story of India~ Beginnings
25 Facts Notes
Discuss Ch 3 Sec 1 & 2

Mon 9/20 & Tues 9/21

Starter Map P. 51
1. Name 2 of the passes leading into India.
2. What mountain range separates India from Tibet?
3. Name two of the major rivers in India.
Read ALL of Ch 3
Do ALL Vocab on Handout
Short video on Judaism (Review) No Assignment on Video

Thurs 9/16 & Fri 9/17

Starter Map P. 40
1. How far east did the Persian Empire reach?
2. How far west did the Persian Empire reach?
3. Name the two cities at either end of the Great Royal Road.
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3-5
Ch 2 Vocabulary Due 59/59
Video: The Persians
20 Facts Notes

Tue 9/14 & Wed 9/15

Starter Read the article on P. 30
1. Who was Anubis in the Egyptian belief system?
2. What did the lotus symbolize to ancient Egyptians?
3. Who discovered King Tut’s tomb?
Video & Study Guide: Mesopotamia
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 3
Finish (if necessary) Ch 2 Sec 4
Read Ch 2 Sec 5 & Do Vocab

Fri 9/10 & Mon 9/13

Starter Timeline & Map P. 26
1. Where were the Hittites located?
2. How far north did the Egyptian Empire reach?
3. With what island (near Greece) did the Egyptians trade?
4. What was the name of the main city/palace on this island?
Finish Egytpian Foot Soldier Video
Discuss Ch 2 Sec 1 & 2
Read Ch 2 Sec 3 & 4 Do Vocabulary

Wed 9/7 & Thurs 9/8

Timeline & Map P. 22-23
1. When did Sumerian civilization first emerge?
2. Who built the first known empire?
3. When did he do this?
Finish Egypt Video (if necessary)
Read Ch 2 Section 1 & 2
Do Vocabulary on handout
Video "Egyptian Foot Soldier" & Study Guide
(First Half)

Fri 9/3 & Tues 9/6

Starter
Read the Article about “The Iceman” found on P. 13
1. What weapons and tools were found with the Iceman?
2. In what year was the Iceman discovered?
3. How did the Iceman die?
Discuss Ch 1 Sec 3
All Ch 1 Vocab Due 24/24 Points
Video & Study Guide "Lost Civilizations: Egypt"

Wed 9/1 & Thurs 9/2

Starter
Timeline and Map P. 4-5
1. When did the Neolithic Agricultural revolution begin?
2. Name the first FOUR major civilizations.
Finish "Clash of the Cavemen"
Read Ch 1 Sec 3
Define Vocabulary on P 15

Mon/Tues 8/30-31/2010

No Starter
"Clash of the Cavemen"
Take 20 Facts Notes on the Video

Thur/Fri 8/26-27/2010

Disclosure
Read Ch 1 Sec 1 & 2
Define Vocabulary on P. 6 & 11