Read all of Chapter 8 - India's Great Civilization

pp. 200-214;

p. 207 - write answers to Section 1 Assessment (1-5) on looseleaf

p. 210 - write answers to Section 2 Assessment (1-5) on looseleaf

p. 214 -  write answers to Section 3 Assessment (1-5) on looseleaf.'

 

These assignments will be collected on Monday, Feb. 22 when you return from vacation.

-Monday, March 1 -  Study for test on India.  Be sure to include the following:

   -text book  pp. 200-214

   -winter break homework

   -worksheets  8-1, 8-2, 8-3

 

-Tuesday, March 2 -  test;    no homework

 

-Wednesday, March 3  - Study of China  1100 BC  - 200 AD

    -read pp. 218-224

    -p. 224  - complete section 1 assessment (1-5) on loose leaf

 

-Thursday, March 4   -  China

   -read pp. 225-227

   -p. 227   - complete section 2 assessment (1-5)

 

-Friday, March 5 - no homework

Monday, March 8  - read pp. 220-224

-p. 224 - complete section 1 assessment (1-5) on looseleaf

 

Tuesday, March 9 - read pp. 225-227

-p. 227 - complete section 2 assessment (1-5) on looseleaf

 

Wednesday, March 10 - read pp. 228-232

-p. 232 complete section 3 assessment (1-5) on looseleaf

 

Thursday, March 11  -  p. 234    Reviewing the Facts  (1-5) on looseleaf

Monday, March 22   -  read pp. 295-296;

-Write several paragraphs describing Charlemagne, his empire,his relationship to Christianity, and why his empire collapsed.

 

Tuesday, March 23  -  read pp. 298-299

-Write several paragraphs describing feudalism; feudal relationships including fiefs, vasals, homage, and castles for defense.

 

Wednesday, March 24 - read pp. 299-301

-p. 302  Section 2 assessment - Critical Thinking 4.  Making Comparisons

 

Thursday, March 25 - p. 302 - Section 2 assessment - Understanding Themes

5.  Cooperation

 

Friday, March 26  - study for test;  pp. 292-302, Sections 1 and 2

1. Write a five paragraph essay on one of the following leaders, institutions, or concepts of the Middle Ages:

 

1. Vikings

2. Feudalism

3.  Knights and the code of chivalry

4. the manorial system

5. the medieval church

6. Saint Benedict and his monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy in 529 AD

7. serfs and serfdom

8. the medieval castle, the fortress of protection

9. monastic life in the Middle Ages

10. the monastery at Cluny in eastern France

11. St. Francis of Assisi and the start of the Franciscan friars in 1210

12. St. Dominic and the start of the Dominican frianrs in 1215

 

2.   Your essay should include an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

3.  For background, a) use your textbook pp. 296-307;  b) use an encyclopedia; c) your local library;  and d) the Internet.

4.  Be sure to use your own words when writing.  Never copy directly from another text.

5.  Do this early on in the vacation.  Don't wait until the last minute.

6.  Good luck and happy Easter!

April 12 -  Read pp. 308-309.

Write a paragraph describing the Norman Conquest and why it was so important to the future of Britain.

 

April 13 -  Read pp. 310-311

Write a paragraph describing the Magna Carta and how it changed the balance of power in government.

 

April 14 - Read p. 312

Section 4 Assessment  - complete 2-3 and 5

 

April 15  - p. 315 

Complete Reviewing Facts  (1-5)

Monday, April 19 -  read p. 321

Write a 3-paragraph essay explaining the effects of the Crusades.

 

Tuesday, April 20 - read  pp. 322-328

p. 328 - Section 2 Assessment  - complete 1-2-3

 

Wednesday, April 21 - p. 328  - Section 2 Assessment - complete 4-5

 

Thursday, April 22 - read pp. 329-330

Write a 3-paragraph essay about the Hundred Years War.

Be sure to include :  causes, effects, and the role of St. Joan of Arc.

 

Friday, April 23  -  read pp. 332-333

Monday, April 26 - Review chapter 13, pp. 316-339 and study notes for test tomorrow

 

Tuesday, April 27  -  no homework

 

Wednesday, April 28 - Read pp. 340-344.

Write a short paragraph on each of the following:

1) the steppe peoples

2) the Seljuk Turks

3) the Mongols

 

Thursday, April 29  -  Read pp. 344-345

p. 345  - Section 1 asserssment  - do all (1-5)

Monday, May 3 - read pp. 346-347.

Write 3 paragraphs about the Tang Dynasty in China.  Be sure to include how the Tang came to power, how their government and society were organized, and how they were affected by foreign influences.

 

Tuesday, May 4 - read pp. 347-8

Write one paragraph about the arts during the Tang Dynasty.

 

Wednesday, May 5 - read pp. 348-9

Write 3 paragraphs about the Song Dynasty.   Be sure to include its culture, economy, and arts and sciences.

 

Thursday, May 6 - read pp. 349-350

Wite a paragraph about Kublai Khan and Marco Polo.

 

Friday, May 7 - no homework.

Monday, May 10 - p. 365 - section 4 assessment (1-2-3)

 

Tuesday, May 11 - p. 365  - section 4 assessment (4-5)

 

Wednesday, May 12 - p. 370  - Using key terms  (write in full sentences)

 

Thursday, May 13  -  p. 370  -  Reviewing facts  (1-6)

Study for test - chapter 14,  Sections 1-2 and 4

 

Friday, May 14   -     TEST

Monday, May 17 -  Read pp. 379-380

Write three paragraphs about the Olmec.

 

Tuesday, May 18  -  Read pp. 380-381

Write three paragraphs about the Maya;  include:   religion, sciences, and economy.

 

Wednesday, May 19 - Read section called Connections: The Arts  p. 381

Write one paragraph on Mayan Architecture

 

Thursday, May 20 - Read pp. 382-383

Write three paragraphs about Mayan sports, writings, and the collapse of the empire.

May 24   -   p. 390    Section 3 Assessment   1-2-3

 

May 25  -   p. 390   Section 3 Assessment    4-5

 

May 26  -  p. 392    Reviewing facts   1-5.  Answer in full sentences.

 

May 27  -   p. 392   Reviewing facts   6-10   Answer in full sentences

 

May 28   -   Review pp. 1-44  in preparation for final exam.

June 1 - Review early civilizations:  Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, Huang He River Valley;

-text pp. 44-77  -  study outline completed in class

 

June 2 - review classical civilizations:  Greece and Rome;   text pp. 104-181

Study outline completed in class.

 

June 3 - Review more classical civilizations:  India and China    pp. 202-239

Study outline completed in class

 

June 4 - Review Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic Culture   pp.  140-143

Study outline completed in class.

 

Also  - Study major religions of the classical period:

-Buddhism - text pp. 208-210

-Hinduism - text pp. 206-297

-Confucianism - text pp. 225-226

-Legalism - text p. 226

-Daoism - text pp. 226-227

-Christianity - text pp. 171-174

June 7 - Study notes received in class on the Middle Ages.   Read pp. 292-315

 

June 8 - Study notes received in class on the Crusades, Hundred Years War, and the guild system.    Read pp. 318-339

***Final review - after school 2:30-3:30 PM.

 

June 9 - Study notes on the Mongols, Marco Polo, Heian Period in Japan including samurai and their code of honor called Bushido, and Mesoamerica.

Read pp.  342-350,   359-365,   379-391.

***Final review - after school  2:30-3:30 PM.

Sept. 14  -  1)  Read pp. 1-3 in the Geography Handbook section of your text.

                   2)  Make a chart of both Landforms and Bodies of Water, listing all

                        the various types mentioned and their characteristics.

 

Sept. 15 - Complete worksheet on Using Latitude and Longitude.

 

Sept. 16 -   1)  Read pp. 6-7 on Climate

                   2)  Complete worksheet on Understanding the World's Climate

                         Zones

 

Sept. 17  -   1)  Read p. 8 on Environmental Challenges

                    2)  Complete worksheets on Water and Air Pollution.

9/28   -  Read pp. 18-25 in textbook;   

          -  p. 25 - section I Assessment:

                Main Idea -  1. Chart

                Recall -   2. Define

          Answer on loose leaf

 

9/29   -  Read pp. 26-29 in textbook

          -  Complete worksheet  (to be handed out in class)

 

9/30    -  Read pp. 29-31 - the Neolithic Revolution

           -  Study Chart on p. 30

           -  p. 31  -  Section 2 Assessment

                  Recall -  2.  Define

                                3.  Identify

           Critical Thinking -  4.  Evaluating Information

           answer 2-3-4  (above) on loose leaf.

 

10/1   Study all material covered this week on both the Paleolithic and Neolithic 

          Periods for a quiz tomorrow.

 

10/2   No homework. 

 

 

Mon., Oct. 19  - Identify the following:  Amon-Ra, Osiris, Isis, hieratic writing,

Rosetta Stone, Jean-Francois Champollion, The Book of the Dead.   (find answers on pp.  52 and 53 of hyour textbook.)   Write on looseleaf.

 

Tues., Oct. 20 - Read pp. 54-56.   Then write a well-structured paragraph of approximately 90 words describing the life of the common people of Egypt.   Write on loose leaf.

 

Wed., Oct. 21 -  Study for test on Egypt:

     1)  review pp. 46-57 in textbook

     2)  study notes

     3)  study worksheets.

 

Thurs., Oct. 22 - test on Egypt

Monday, Nov. 2 -  p. 76  Chapter 2  Assessment

'Using Key Terms'  - on looseleaf

a)   (1-5)  Write out the completed sentence with the correct term.

b)  Then, write a sentence for each term not chosen.

 

Tuesday, Nov. 3  -   Complete packet for homework.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 4    -   p. 76    Chapter 2 Assessment  -  Reviewing Facts  -

on looseleaf.      (1-5)   Answer in full sentences.

 

Thursday, Nov. 5     p. 76  Chapter 2 Assessment  - Reviewing Facts  - on

looseleaf   (6-11)    Answer in full sentences.