Gothic Cathedrals & Middle Age Culture

On Thursday 31st, Jan. we discussed the culture of the Middle Ages and one of the greatest cultural achievements of that time - the Gothic Cathedral.

If you were not here, you will need to do the following in order to make up what you missed:

1) You will need to write a one page report on Gothic Cathedrals. You will need to do your own research but your report must answer the following questions/topics:
- What was the purposes of cathedrals? Why did the people of the Middle Ages build such elaborate places of worship?
- What is the difference between a Romanesque cathedral and a Gothic cathedral?
- Describe the architecture, style, artistic elements of the Gothic cathedral? (windows, stained glass, flying buttresses, gargoyles, etc.)

2) You will also need to complete the following 10 questions by using your textbook:

Assignment: Universitites and Vernacular Literature

You should have these three things on your return. Thanks.

Medieval Christianity

On Tuesday 29th, January I was absent and there was a substitute. We watched a movie on the transition from the Roman Empire to the Germanic kingdoms. Unfortunately, this was not the video I had requested to be shown since we covered that material already. If you were here, it was a good review. If you were absent, you did not miss anything new by missing the video.

However, we did read Chapter 10 Sec 2 - Medieval Christianity. That information was new and you need to know it. If you were absent, please read that section and fill in the notes sheets which covers the first half of the section. Then complete the assignment for the second section.

1) Read about the Papal Monarchy  (pages 342-344)  and complete the notes:
Notes: Medieval Christianity - Chap 10 Sec 2

2) Read the rest of the section from the heading, New Religious Orders starting on page 344 to page 347 and write 15 of your own questions and answer them. Both questions and answers should be a minimum of one sentence EACH.

Thanks.

Peasants and the Separation of Church and State

On Friday 25th, Jan. we corrected our history booklets, took notes on peasants and their role in medieval society and then looked at an issue that affects us today: The separation of church and state. This discussion will set us up for our next class topic. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 10 Sec 1 of your text and complete the notes and assignment. If there are notes you can not find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Peasants, Trade and Cities Chap 10 Sec 1

If you did not complete the assignment from last time, please download it from below and finish it for next time. Assignment: The Revival of Trade and Growth of Cities

2) You will need to read two articles on the issue of Separation of Church and State. One article is for the separation and the other article is against the separation. Fill in the assignment sheet as you are reading and be able to articulate both viewpoints. You will be asked to formalize your position and be able to argue your positions using details from both sides of the argument.

Article #1: FOR SEPARATION - Separation of Church and State: A First Amendment Primer(Note: You can print this article out.)

Article #2: AGAINST SEPARATION - When did the US government pass a law dictating the separation of church and state? Where can this law be found?

Assignment: Debating the Separation of Church and State

Thanks.

The Rise and Growth of Cities

The Rise of Cities in Europe During the Middle Ages

On Wednesday 23rd, Jan. we discussed the growth of cities in Europe during the Middle Ages, peasant life, and the revival of trade. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 10 Sec 1 of your text and complete the notes and assignment. If there are notes you can not find, you may copy from a friend.

Notes: Peasants, Trade and Cities Chap 10 Sec 1

Assignment: The Revival of Trade and Growth of Cities

2) You will also need to create a summary response for what you learned today. Take a blank piece of paper and int he center draw a small box. In the box write the words "The Growth of Cities in the Middle Ages". Either above the box or to the left side write out at least 6 causes that resulted in the growth of cities. In other words, what were 6 things that happened that caused cities to grow during the Middle Ages? Then either below the box or to the right side, list at list 6 effects of having growing cities in the Middle Ages. In other words, what happened as a result of growing cities?

You will turn in your assignment and summary response upon your return.

Thanks.

Byzantine Empires & the Crusades

On Thursday 17th, Jan. we covered Chapter 9 Section 4 of your text, the Byzantine Empire and the Crusades. We then discussed writing essays and using graphic organizers to help us prepare for writing. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) You will need to read Chapter 9 Sec 4 of your text and complete the notes as much as possible. You may copy from a friend any notes you may be unable to find. However, you MUST read the section to get the full material.

Notes: Byzantine Empire & the Crusades

2) Once you have taken your notes, create some type of graphic organizer: an outline, a word web, T chart, etc. that organizes all your notes from this chapter into major themes. You should have a total of three green notes sheets. Each notes sheet will represent on of the major themes of your essay. You will condense everything you learned into one essay.

3) Using your graphic organizer, write a standard 5 paragraph essay (1-2 pages) on the developments of the early European period.

IMPORTANT: Being absent you missed much of what was said about essays. If you have any questions, confusion or concerns, please come see me.

Thanks.

Feudalism and the Growth of European KIngdoms

On Tuesday 15th, Jan. we looked at Chapter 9 Secs. 2 & 3. We took notes on Feudalism and then began making booklets about the rise of European Kingdoms. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 9 Sec 2 on Feudalism and then fill in the notes.

Notes: Feudalism

2) Complete the following assignment by making a booklet about Chapter 9 Section 3 - The Growth of European Kingdoms. This assignment will be due next WED. 23RD, JANUARY!

Assignment: Making a History Booklet

Thanks.

Book Report Presentations

On Friday 11th, Jan. we spent the entire class period listening to book report presentations. If you were absent, there is nothing specific that must be made up. However, you MUST make sure to give me your book report next time.

IMPORTANT: in addition to the hard copy, you must email me a copy of your book report for the plagiarism check. Send it to: troy.ball@jordandistrict.org

Thank You.

The Beginning of the Middle Ages

On Wednesday 9th, Jan. we began our unit on the Middle Ages. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) You will need to read Chapter 9 Section 1 - Transforming the Roman World and complete both of the following.

Notes: Chap 9 Sec 1 - Transforming the Roman World

Homework: Role of the Christian Church

2) Finally you will need to create a 12 question quiz using the information from the assignment and chapter 9 section 1 notes. You can use any format, multiple choice, true/false, short answer. However, your quiz should be only on what we have covered. In class we actually shared and took these quizzes; however, you will just make it.

Thanks.

TEST: Islamic and Early African Civilizations

On Monday 7th, Jan. we took our test on chapters 6 & 7. We also turned in our review packet which consisted of the pink review crossword and the four green notes sheets from the unit.

If you were absent, you will need to make arrangements to make up the test by Friday 11th, Jan. and turn in your review packet.

Thanks.

Early Islamic and African Civilizations Test Review

On Thursday 3rd, Jan. we finished some notes on early African culture and then reviewed  for our test on Chapters 6 & 7 next time. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 7 Sec 3 of your text (African Society and Culture) and complete the notes. You may copy notes from a friend for any that you can not find.

Notes: African Society and Culture Chap 7 Sec 3

2) Using your study guide (which can be downloaded from the blog post on Dec 21st) complete your review crossword.

Review Crossword: Chapter 6 & 7

Thanks.