Mohammad and the Koran

1. Read selections from the Koran and two Sufi poets and respond to the questions started in class.
2. Complete "Mohammad and the Birth of Islam" reading and responses.

Organize your notebook!  We will have a notebook check on Friday!
Begin reviewing materials on the Mediterranean and monotheistic faiths.  We will have a test on Friday (B day) or Monday next week (A day).

"Explaining Islam"

Complete the brief reading and 9 questions to summarize the main tenants of Islam.

Judaism, Christianity, Islam: Chapters 10 and 11

Chapter 10 and 11 notes will be collected after the vacation.

Use the rapid-reading technique:
1. Turn each heading & subheading to a question.
2. Rapidly read a section.
3. Rapidly re-read the section.
4. Make notes without referring to the text.
5. Refer to the text if you need more information.

Teachings of Jesus and Christianity's Relationship to the Roman Empire

Complete the readings of selected teachings of Jesus and Christian scriptures.

Hebrew Scriptures

Complete the reading of selected Hebrew scriptures.  Memorize the shema.

Judaism

Judaism: Chapter 10  pages 306-321

Read (remember how we read the text) and make notes from each section. Turn sections headings/subheadings into questions and answer the questions with key words, terms, events and personalities.  Define key words, events, and personalities.

Expect a quiz on this section next lesson!

Abram, Abraham, Ibrahim

Complete the reading and project work comparing Hebrew, Christian, and Muslim treatment of Abram.

Hinduism

Read and make notes about Hinduism (text chapter 9, first section).

Test Preparation: Indo-Mediterranean Empires

Prepare review materials for the test.  Use the review list provided.

Complete Notes: Roman Legacy and Roman Leaders

Use the resources posted on Google Classroom to complete this assignment.
See me if you need print resources.

Rise of Rome Essay

Compose an article for the esteemed Windsor Historical Journal to describe the the qualities of the Rome in the period from the early Republic to the  Roman Empire.

*Introduce the topic by

a. stating the importance of Rome in world history.  (Refer to class notes & text notes.)

b. identifying three qualities that will be the focus of the essay (CHESS or Qualities of Empire)

           c. including a thesis statement in response to the prompt. (HInt: turn the prompt into a

question and answer the question including three or more qualities or achievements that define Rome from Republic to Empire (500’s BC to 400’s AD).

Organize the remainder of your essay into two or more additional paragraphs.  

Remember these requirements for excellence in writing:

1. Use at least six sources.  When you use information from a source, even if it is paraphrased cite the source parenthetically by source letter or abbreviated title.

example:  (Roads, Source F)

2. Paragaphs should include a topic sentence and be focused on a single topic.  The topic sentence need not be the first sentence, but it must be readily identifiable by the reader and should support the essay thesis.

This essay must be typed.

Double spaced.

Times New Roman or Ariel 11 point font.

1” margins

Name, date, class in right corner

Title centered and below name & class information

Rise of Rome II

Complete notes on all sources provided on Google classroom.

Rise of Rome: Source Interpretation Part I

Complete notes for sources A-E.

Use Google Classroom. This means that you should make time in the library or public library or at home. (:

Interpret and analyse each source by creating notes for each source.

Write the title and author of the source (if there is an author).

1. Identify the main idea of the source.
2. List four important facts/observations.
3. Beside each fact/observation list the relevant chess category/ies.
4. Analyze: Explain reasons for this quality or development.  This may be done in one sentence. You may wish to refer to your textbook or text notes as well as the source.

Rome: Republic to Empire

Watch the first 7 minutes of the History Guy's summary of more than 600 years of Roman history.
Read pages 164-178 of your textbook (chapter 6: Rome and the Barbarians).

a. Turn each heading & subheading into a question.

b. Rapidly read each page or section.

c. Rapidly read a second time.

d. Write notes in bullet or phrase form to answer the question.

Melian Dialogue

1. Great work in reading and discussing the Melian Dialogue in class.  Read it again!
2. Watch it performed.
3. Use the question guide provided to critically consider the positions of the Melians and Athenians as you complete four questions from those provided.

Athenian War and Athenian Values

Complete the assignment "Delian League" distributed in class.

If you have not done so, view these sections of the video; The Greeks: Crucible of Empire
Battle of Marathon: 54 min.
the Athenian's weapon: the trireme ship:  from 106 minutes
Battle of Salamis: 118 min.

Greek Arts: Pottery

Complete the assignment describing and evaluating Athenian pottery.  This is a fantastic opportunity to better understand the development of artistic ideals in Athens and attitudes that governed the Athenian empire.

Indo-Mediterranean Empires: Comparative Essay.

Complete the essay started in class.
A Day: Due Wednesday, November 19th.   B Day, Due Thursday, November 20th

Indo-Mediterranean Empires

1. Create a set of CHESS notes to compare three empires of the Indo-Mediterranean region.  You must include the Athenian and Persian empires and one more of your choice.

2. Create a parallel  timeline of four empires.  You must include the Mauryan, Athenian, Persian and one of your choice.

3. Create a map of one of the empires.

See the assignment page distributed in class for more details.

The Work of a Historian: Cyrus and the Jews

1. Read "Judaism", chapter 10, pages 307-312 and 317-320.  This section relates to the work on the Cyrus cylinder we did in class.
2. Summarize the core beliefs of the Jewish people as described on pages 307-312.
3. Define the concept of diaspora and the Diaspora described by the text, 317-320, and the Cyrus cylinder.