Early Chinese Dynasties

On Monday 8th, Oct. I was absent and there was a substitute. We focused on this day on the ancient Chinese. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed. The notes can be learned by reading the text (see pages below) or copying from a friend. The assignment can be completed using the text. Please follow the instructions. 

IMPORTANT: Please read pages 86-90 & 94-96 for the notes.

Notes: Early Chinese Dynasties

Assignment: Chinese Philosophies

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Religions of India

On Thursday 4th, Oct. we looked at Hinduism and Buddhism and discussed their development, main precepts, and impact on India. We also continued discussing the first empires of India and their characteristics. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed. The notes are not from the book so you will need to copy from a friend and the worksheet can be completed by using the textbook.

Notes: Religions of India

Assignment: New Empires of India

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The First Empires of India

On Tuesday 2nd, Oct. we watched a video on the first empires of ancient India. We focused particularly on the Mauryan Empire and its founder Chandragupta Maurya and his grandson Ashoka. If you were absent you will need to do the following to make up what you missed: write a one page typed, double spaced report on the Mauryan Empire. Be sure to mention Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka in your report and why they were important.

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Current Event September

On Wednesday 26th, Sept. and Thursday 27th, Sept. we held our current event discussion for the month. If you were absent you will need to be sure to turn in your current event packet on your return.

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Physical Geography and Early Civiliziations of India

On Tuesday 25th, Sept. we looked at the rise of civilization in the Indus River Valley and the earliest empires of India. We also discussed how physical geography has a major impact on how and even if a civilization develops. The Indus River Valley civilization had all the six characteristics of a civilized society, but it had developed some traits that were unique to the world.

If you were absent,  you will need to read Chapter 3 Section1 of your text and complete the assessment at the end of that section only. You only have to complete questions 1-7. We then took some time to analyze the physical geography of India and China and how these features along with climate helped influence the development of civilization in these areas.The assignment can be completed by using your textbook and simply following the instructions.

Assignment India and China - Impact of Physical Geography

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Apology and Video

First, allow me to apologize. It just came to my attention that my posts have not been appearing. I have remedied the situation and you should now start seeing the posts. Please forgive me.

On Fridat 21st, Sept. we began our unit on Ancient India and China. We began by looking at a video called The Story of India: (Episode 2) The Power of Ideas. This video gave us a great introduction into some of the powerful ideas, people, and events of ancient India.

If you were absent you will need to write a 1 page typed report double spaced on the following topic to make up for the video: The Origins of Buddhism. Please discuss the person who founded Buddhism, why he did it and what impact Buddhism has had on the world.

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PLAN Test and Test Correction

On Wednesday 19th, Sept. we were on a very shortened day - only 30 mins! We spent the time correcting our test from last time and passing back work. There is no make up necessary.

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