11-2, 11-3. 11-4.

This week students will create an understanding of the innovation and accomplishments of the Chinese empires during the era of the Silk Road. Students will complete one day of textbook work, respond to an invention website, http://www.chinawhisper.com/top-20-ancient-chinese-inventions/, complete a graphic organizer on the inventions, personalize the inventions in a ranking list, and write a brief paper on which invention or innovation is most important to humankind today.

Friday October 23, 2015

Flipped Video Quiz/World Religions: How did they spread? 1) Which world religion spread first and about how many years ago did this happen? 2) Christianity spread in small pockets at first around what body of water? 3) List at least two reasons (hopefully you can list four) about why religions spread around the world? 4) What world religion is the newest and probably the quickest spreading? 5) Why is Judaism not considered a major world religion by some experts? 6) Why is Confucianism not considered a world religion by some experts? Syrian Refugee: Crisis Answers After you read the entire story on the back of the page respond to this prompt in one paragraph: If you were the President and the United States how would you involve the USA and it’s resources (Military, Money) to help the exploding crisis on Syria) (Once a month this year we will update our understanding of the unfolding Syrian refugee crisis.) Every 15 seconds, a Syrian becomes a refugee, and those witnessing the violence unfolding on the ground don't believe military action against the regime would bring relief. While a doctor who treats refugees says the regime has a history of becoming more vicious when backed into a corner, one Syrian says he doesn't believe strikes against Bashar al-Assad's forces would be effective because the regime would protect its own people and leave the rest to die so it could blame the massacre on the United States. "We are stuck in the middle, between the Russians and the Americans, the Iranians and the Saudis, and we are the victims," the man said. The United Nations' refugee agency said Tuesday that the number of Syrians who have fled their war-ravaged country has now risen to more than 2 million. A year ago, that number was 230,671. "Syria is hemorrhaging women, children and men who cross borders often with little more than the clothes on their backs," the UNHCR said. The increase of nearly 1.8 million people over the past 12 months is an "alarming" trend, the agency said, warning that there is "no sign of this tragic outflow ending."Also disturbing is that many of the refugees are escaping only to find themselves in a different sort of danger. Hayam, a 25-year-old mother of three in neighboring Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, said she and a friend visited a local organization that was distributing food and were told they needed to drive to a nearby warehouse. There, they encountered a group of men."They attacked us. We started to scream and cry," the woman said, explaining the men attempted to rape them and asked, "Why are you scared? Nothing happened. You are married. Why are you afraid of this? It's not your first time." "They will kill me, or they will send me to my parents, and they will kill me. We are a tribal society," she said.Another refugee, 14-year-old Rahaf in Beirut, said she was cornered by teenagers while on her way to clean houses, which she's been doing for extra money."They scared me. They made me hate life," the girl said.Her mother said her daughter told her, "Mama, I would rather die in our country than have these problems."The United Nations has said that more than 100,000 people -- including many civilians -- have been killed in Syria since a popular uprising spiraled into a civil war in 2011."Syria has become the great tragedy of this century -- a disgraceful humanitarian calamity with suffering and displacement unparalleled in recent history," said Antonio Guterres, the United Nations' high commissioner for refugees. And there's more somber news: another 4.25 million people are displaced inside Syria, the UNHCR said, meaning that more than 6 million people have been torn from their homes in the country. "More Syrians are now forcibly displaced than is the case with any other country," the agency saiThe overwhelming majority of the refugees who leave Syria end up staying in countries in the surrounding region, and the UNHCR said it has less than 50% of the funds it needs to meet their basic needs. That places a heavy strain on the infrastructures, economies and societies of those host countries, the United Nations said.

Essay Test- Compare and Contrasting World Religions

Monday October, 12 2015- Tuesday October, 20- 2015 (W.H.G. 4.1.2)

On Monday students will be involved in a class discussion on why religion is an important part of the human experience for billions of people on earth. Students will then hypothesize why many sociologists believe that organized religion is losing it's appeal for many people in Western Europe and The United States. On Monday and Tuesday students will complete a graphic organizer on the Six Major World Religions. They will utilize various assigned pages in the textbook to complete the graphic organizer which will allow for an inter comparison of the religions. After completion of the Graphic Organizer students will be introduced to an activity on the Mediterranean Sea. On Thursday students will watch a few short videos and react to the them on how the Abrahamic religions have evolved and are practiced. On Friday students will watch a few short videos and react on the religions of South and Southeast Asia have evolved and are practiced. Monday October 19 students will be coached on how to organize and write an inter-comparative essay on their understanding of the evolution and basic practice of the six major world religions. On Tuesday October 20th students will write their essay test for an test assessment.

1-17-14 (Study Guide: Part II of II) Refer to Part I below for strategies and rules.

2013-14 Semester I Final Exam: Part II of II Terms: Migration, Immigration, Genocide, Trade, Absolute Location, Relative Location, Equator, Latitude, Longitude, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Confucianism, The Colombian Exchange, Puritans, Huguenots, Louis XIV, Palace of Versailles, Monarchy, Limited Monarchy. Absolutism, Absolute Monarch, Peter The Great What geographic area does evidence suggest original man came from? What are the four cardinal directions? Early man was believed to have reached North America by what means? Ancient Africa did not have significant kingdoms? Is this True or False? What was The Bantu Migration? How did ancient Africa pass on their traditions? Written Language or Stories and Oral Traditions? What is the chronological order of the following empires: Roman, Byzantine, Viking, and Greek. What was the primary purpose of an Aqueduct? Were the ancient Greeks monotheistic (belief in one) or polytheistic (belief in many)? What is meant by the term: Pax Romana? What was the purpose of The Silk Road and what areas did it connect? How did the Silk Road change civilization? Did the Roman empire stretch all the way from Central Europe to Eastern Asia ? Which empire referenced their leader as a “CAESAR”? Where were the invaders who took over Rome from? What did they do to the city when they conquered it? What type of goods and non goods followed The Silk Road? Where does the religion of Islam have its geographic origins? Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are Monotheistic, Polytheistic, or Both? The Mongols were from what geographic part of Eurasia? What was there main mode of transportation? What were the Mongols, especially at the beginning of their conquest famous for doing to people and villages they came across? What human transportation method spread the plauge? What animals did the Plague involve? True or False: Tens of millions of Europeans are believed to have been killed by The Plague. How did it reorganize the structure of medieval Europe? How are a caste system (utilize in India) and Feudal system similar? The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans were all great civilizations located where on the globe? Did most Native American tribes speak the same language or did they speak hundreds of languages? Were there hundreds of tribes before the arrival of Europeans or just a few? True or False: The Great Wall was build as a reaction to their fear of invaders from the North like The Mongols. What is the most Holy City (often referred to as The Holy Land) for both Judaism and Christianity and one of the most holy for Islam as well? About how many crusades were there? 2,3, 9, or 29 What were some of positive effects of The Crusades? Were most of the The Crusades successful from a Christian standpoint? The Byzantine Empire was very tied to what other empire? What continents were the vast majority of African slaves take to? The Islamic Empire known as the Ottoman Turks are located in what modern country? The city that connects Europe to Asia was the capital of The Ottoman Turks what was the city called under the Byzantines and what did the Ottoman’s rename the city. (it is still the called this today) The Islamic Empires had the greatest libraries and most educated population at it’s height of power? Who was Suleiman The Magnificent? The Ottoman Turks were what religion? In European Feudalism Serfs and Peasants made up to 90 percent of the population? (T or F) Who was at the top of the European Feudal system and who was at the top of the Japanese Feudal System? What was the land given from a King to a Lord called? Why would a King want to use Lords and Vassals as opposed to keeping control of the land for himself?

1-15-14 (Study Guide: PART I OF II) Utilize textbook, co-op pod, or Internet Search Engines. 1 Page of Notes Allowed.

2013-14 Semester 1 Final Exam: Part I of II Terms and People: Monotheism, Civilization, Confucius, Caste System, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, The Holy Bible Siddhartha Gautama, Alexander The Great, Julius Cesar, Socrates, Republic (form of Government), Swahili, Mansa Musa, Justinian Code, Heresy, excommunication, The Holy Trinity, Genghis Khan, Muhammad, Qu’ran, Islam, Hinduism, Mosques, Astrolabe, Abraham Abraham is a sacred figure in which three monotheistic religions. What were the three most powerful civilizations of The Americas? (Incas and two others) What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince? The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci? Mayan religion was based upon what set or sets of beliefs? Where was powerful ancient Kingdom of Kush located? The term Pax Mongolica, meaning Mongol Peace, describes? Who was Genghis Khan? The Aztecs were conquered by Spain in 1521. How did they do this so efficiently when they were so outnumbered? (What military and immune advantages did they possess and what tricks or games did they utilize on the Aztecs) What role did disease play in devastating the population of The West Indies (native north and south Americans) The Crusades exposed Western Europeans to ideas and discoveries of the Muslim world, resulting in? Which two religions were at odds in the fight over The Holy City of Jerusalem? If a European went on a Crusade they were guaranteed what benefit by the Pope? The Pope is the head and leader of what church in Christianity? Which city did the European Christians capture during the First Crusade? Which of the following was an effect of the Plague on Europe? The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci? How did the Columbian Exchange impact people living in Europe and in the Western Hemisphere? Slavery and indentured servitude were both forms of labor which were used in colonial America. How were indentured servants different from slaves? What was The Middle Passage? Why would have been so terrifying for African Slaves? Be able to answer questions regarding the flow of goods during the Triangle Trade. The Byzantine Empire collapsed when what city fell? Who did they lose control of the city to? Which of the following was accomplished during the reign of Peter the Great? Understand the fundamentals of these four terms: A. Enlightenment B. Capitalism C. Scientific Revolution D. Absolutism Be able to fill in the chart above regarding the death of native north and south Americans. How did gold and silver mining in North and South America impact Spain's economy? The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Article I Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common utility. Article II The goal of any political association is the conservation of the natural and inviolable rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, safety and resistance against oppression. Article III The principle of any sovereignty resides essentially in the Nation. No body, no individual can exert authority which does not emanate expressly from it. Which groups of people are excluded in the above Declaration?

1-9-14 and 1-10-14 (Europe into the 18th Century) The Monarchs and Age of Absolutism (WHG 5.3.5)

Flipped Lecture Activity 1: http://www.flippedhighschool.com/social_studies/world_history/1st/Week_19_Renaissance_-_Flash_(Large)_-_20111123_12.09.46PM.html Activity 2: Case Studies: The French Monarchs and The Russian Monarchs in the Age of Absolutism. Lecture, Class Discussion, Read For Information Worksheet that corresponds with Chapter 10-1 and 10-2. Focusing on Dissent, The Divine Right of Kings, and Absolutism. Activity 3 EXIT TICKET: Looping: Feudalism....Renaissance....Free Thinking.....Questioning and Dissent....Monarchs Response: Absolutism EXPLANATION FOR MONDAY's FLIPPED RESEARCH DAY! Introduce Project for Monday in CPU LAB: Prepare for Royal Court Day! In the age of ABSOLUTISM European Monarchs would have "Royal Courts Day" in which they would show off their treasures through their selected Ambassadors to the rest of the European society. On Monday you will be notified by a Monarch from one of 5 European countries that you have been chosen as an Ambassador!!! (Congrats!) On Monday you will research what treasures and best examples you have to present. They can consist of descriptions or pictures of the gardens, jewels, furniture, videos of their ballets and operas...or sculptures, art, music, weaponry. On Tuesday you present an oral presentation, Prezi, Powerpoint, or Report and see which one of you is the most effective Ambassador!!! GOOD LUCK! TIME TO SHOW OFF THAT BLING!