Chinese Empires and Review

On Monday 29th, Apr. we finished our Chines Empires packet from last time and then spent the remainder of the class reviewing for our test. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Finish your packet from last time. Unfortunately, you will need to do this on your own.

2) Download the study guide and review. The numbers in the parentheses are the page numbers you can find the information in your text. Complete the review crossword as well.

Study Guide: Chaps 15 & 16 The Islamic and Asian Empires

Review Crossword

IMPORTANT: 18 Across was misspelled in the crossword, please spell it zaminders. Sorry.

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The Ming and Qing Empires

On Thursday 25th, Apr. we looked at the Ming and Qing Empires. Before that we went over Tokugawa Japan. If you absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Download the packet and choose just ONE part to complete and then we will integrate you into a group on your return. If you know you will not be here next time, you will need to complete the ENTIRE packet:

Packet: The Ming and Qing Empires

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Tokugawa Japan and Korea

On Tuesday 23rd, Apr. I was not in class and there was a substitute. The class looked at Tokugawa Japan and, if you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 16 Sec 3 of your text Tokugawa Japan and complete the worksheet.

Worksheet: Tokugawa Japan and Korea

2) After completing the worksheet, choose one of the major topics such as Oda Nobunaga or Kabuki theatre and research that topic further and write a one page report to make up for the video you missed.

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The Safavid Empire

On Friday 19th, Apr. we looked at the Safavid empire after completing our assignment on the Ottoman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chap 15 Sec 2 on the Safavids and complete the notes sheet.

Notes: The Safavid Empire

2) Complete and turn in your assignment on the Ottomans from last time.

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The Ottoman Empire

On Wednesday 17th, Apr. we finished our poster making for the Mogul Empire and then looked at the Ottoman Empire and its characteristics and achievements by watching a video and then completing a book assignment. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Finish your Mogul poster assignment from last time.

2) Read Chap 15 Sec 1 - The Ottoman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Worksheet: The Ottoman Empire

3) After reading and completing the worksheet, pick one of the main topics, persons, or concepts and do further research and type a 1 page, double spaced report on that particular topic. This will make up for the video that you missed.

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The Mogul Empire (a.k.a. The Mughals)

On Monday 15th, Apr. we continued our look at the Mughal Empire of India. We finished watching our video and then began a visual representation of what we had learned. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Come in and watch the video after school for about 30 mins or do your own research on the Mogul (Mughal) Empire and write a 1 page typed, double spaced report. Then using your book assignment from last time along with your video notes and/or your report, complete the poster representation.

Poster Instructions: The Grandeur of the Moguls (If you need the paper to make the poster, come see me)

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The Muslim Empires

On Thursday 11th, Apr. we began our next unit on the Muslim Empires. We will be looking at three in particular; The Ottomans, the Safavids, and the Moguls (also known as the Mughals). Today we focused specifically on the Moguls. If you were absent, please do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Pages 498-502 of your text book and create 15 questions that you feel would address the important points and vocabulary of the section. Each question should be a sentence long and require at least a sentence as an answer.

Since you were not here to work with a partner, after you have created your sentences, answer them.

2) We watched a video on the military and cultural achievements/accomplishments of the Moguls. Please research the internet and write a 1 page typed, double spaced report on the achievements/accomplishments of the Moguls, paying specif attention to the military and cultural aspects. Please do not repeat what you read in the book.

3) Begin thinking about the poster assignment. We will be working on that next class as well and is not required as homework.

Instructions: Mogul Empire Poster

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TEST: The Asian World 400-1500

On Tuesday 9th, Apr. we took our test on The Asian World Chapter 8. IF you were not here, you will need to make up a time to take the test. Also you need to turn in the 3 green notes sheets from the unit.

Remember, this particular test was an open book/notes test so be sure to bring your notes and such with you when you test.

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Timeline of the Asian World 400-1500

On Friday 5th, Apr. we took all the important events of the unit we have just studied and created an illustrated timeline. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Choose three of the sections and create your own individual timeline. You may choose any three of the sections. Please follow the directions as normal, otherwise.

Timeline: Asian World 400-1500

IMPORTANT: You may use your own blank paper or pick some up from me.

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India and Southeast Asia

On Wednesday 3rd, Apr. we looked at the history of India after the Guptas and then looked at the history of some of the smaller Asian kingdoms such as Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 8 Sec 4 of your text and complete the notes sheet to the best of your ability. You may copy notes from a friend for ones you cannot find. However, you MUST read the section to get the context.

Notes: India After the Guptas

2) Read Chapter 8 Sec 5 of your text and complete the worksheet for the history of Southeast Asia.

Worksheet: Civilization in Korea and Southeast Asia

I apologize for the bookwork, but without you here I can not make up the class discussion for you.

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