Christianity in the Middle Ages & the Black Death

On Monday 20th, Oct. we looked more at the church of the Middle Ages and how it came to be almost the absolute power in Europe. We then discussed the great tragedy of the Black Death. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 10 Section 2 of your textbook and complete the notes sheet.

Notes: Medieval Christianity.

 2) Watch the following video segments on the Black Death and write a 1 page summary on:
- What caused it?
- How did people respond to it?
- What were their explanations for it?
- How did it impact Europe and the population?

Video: The Plague (Part 3) start at the 2:00 min mark of this segment!
Video: The Plague (Part 4)

Video: The Plague (Part 5)

Video: The Plague (Part 6)

Video: The Plague (Part 7)

 

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The Middle Ages & The Byzantine Empire

On Tuesday 14th, October we spent the day studying about life in the Middle Ages and the role of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval society. We then completed a worksheet on the Byzantine Empire and the Crusades. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Read Chapter 10 Sec 1 (Only the red headings The New Agriculture and The Manorial System) and Chapter 9 Sec 1 (only the red heading The Role of the Church) and complete the following notes. You may copy from a friend for notes you can not find; however, you MUST read the sections so you have the information in context.

Notes: Chapter 10 Section 1 and Chapter 9 Section 1

2) Read Chapter 9 Section 4 of your text and complete the following assignment:

Assignment: Byzantine Empire and the Crusades

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Transforming the Roman World & the Rise of European Kingdoms

On Friday 10th, Oct. we looked at Chapter 9 Secs. 1, 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 Ses. 1 & 2 on Transforming the Roman World and Feudalism and then fill in the notes.

Notes: Chap 9 Sec 1 - Transforming the Roman World
Notes: Chap 9 Sec 2 - 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

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Fall of the Roman Empire & Review Chapter 5

On Tuesday 7th, Oct. we looked at and discussed the fall of the Roman Empire by grading our assignment from last time. We then went through our four green note sheets for the unit and then spent the time revie If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Remember your ROMAN MURAL FROM LAST CLASS IS DUE NEXT TIME!!!

2) Please read Chapter 5 Section 5 - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and complete the worksheet, if you have not done so already.

Assignment: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

3) Complete the following study guide by providing definitions and answers to the following terms and questions. Remember it is NOT necessary to write in complete sentences or paragraphs for the review guide. You just needs some notes that will help refresh your memory on what we learned!

Study Guide: Chapter 5 - Roman Empire


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Roman Murals

On Friday 3rd, Oct. we reviewed the development of Christianity and its eventual spread throughout the Roman Empire. We then got our art on by creating murals in the Roman style. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

 1) Create a mural in the Roman style by following the instructions for the assignment. You will need a large piece of blank paper. You can provide this yourself or come see me to get one.

Assignment: Creating a Mural of Roman Life

2) Remember the assignment from last time, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is due next time , Tuesday. The mural is actually due next Friday so you have a week to complete it.

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The Spread of Christianity & The Fall of the Roman Empire

On Wednesday 1st, Oct. we graded the assignments from the last time with the substitute. We then took notes on the spread of Christianity and then completed an assignment on the fall of the Roman Empire. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your assignment from last time, Roman Culture and Society.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 4 - The Development of Christianity in your textbook and complete the notes to the best of your ability.

Notes: The Development of Christianity

3) Please read Chapter 5 Section - Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and complete the worksheet.

Assignment: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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The Rise of the Roman Empire & Roman Culture and Society

On Monday 29th, Sept. I was not here and there was a substitute. The class took notes on the rise of the Roman Empire and then completed a worksheet on Roman culture and society. There was also a small video they watched. If you were absent, you will need to do the following to make up what you missed:

1) Turn in your Cause and Effect assignment from last time.

2) Read Chapter 5 Section 2 from pages 156-159 and complete the notes as best you can.

Notes: Beginning of Roman Empire

3) Read Chapter 5 Section 3 - Roman Culture and Society and complete the following worksheet.

Assignment: Roman Culture and Society

4) You will not need to make up the video, but I need a note from you explaining you were absent for this video or I will forget.

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