Renaissance Art Powerpoint

You can download/view my powerpoint here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7445506/Renaissance%20Art%20MATTY.ppt

Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance, Episode 1

Please watch the first episode about the Medici Family before Wednesday. If you can not access the video from home, please meet up with a friend from this class to organize a viewing party (Emphasis on party).

The video can be found on YouTube, via this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFDJK8jmms

You might also be interested in the interactive timeline or the interactive Medici family tree or even the interactive tour of Florence.

1) Why is the Duomo (Dome) in Florence so significant?
2) What does Brunelleschi do to “unlock” the secrets of the Duomo?
3) How does the Albizzi family remove Cosimo from Florence?
a. Why does this backfire on them?
4) How does Cosimo’s return to Florence make him even more powerful than before?
5) What are some features that make Donatello's David sculpture so important?
6) In what ways does the Medici family encourage the arts, and act as patrons of the arts?
7) How did the Medici rise from poverty and insignificance to become the most powerful family in Florence?
8) Why were art and architecture important to the rise of the Medici family?
9) What problems do you foresee for the Medici family? Why?

Charles Mee Black Plague Article

Find the full text of the article here

Plague Primary Sources Homework DUE TUESDAY

Please read the sources (Introductions + Primary Source) which are linked here, and answer the following questions:

1) Besides the final outcome (death!), what other problems stemming from the Black Plague did Boccacio and di Tura describe?

2) What characteristics of the Black Death emphasized in these two documents?

3) For both Boccacio and di Tura – What reasons can you give for accepting the information given by them? What reasons can you give for doubting them?

4) Is a work of fiction, such as The Decameron, acceptable as historical evidence?

Pope Urban II Calls for a Crusade

You can find the reading and questions here.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS, JUST BE READY TO DISCUSS THEM TOMORROW!

Homework for the 4 Day Weekend DUE Monday 11/15

With the movement of people into towns and cities, the Middle Ages entered into a period known as the "High Middle Ages". It was during this time that the modern word began to develop, and this can be seen by advances in economics, politics, education, architecture, philosophy, literature, and the everyday lives of Western Europeans. This is the time period that we will focus on for the rest of this unit.

Chapter 8 begins by describing the creation of modern nations (France, England) and modern political systems (common law, habeas corpus, parliament, bureaucracy, etc...). The section focuses on the different ways in which kings gained royal power, centralized, and administered their governments. The kings of France and England gained and exercised power in very different ways, but this centralization of power was one of the factors that led to the downfall of the feudal system, and allowed for the emergence of the modern world.

As you read Chapter 8, Section 1 please do the following:
1) Take notes on how royal power increased and decreased within England and France, and within the rule of the different kings - King William, Henry II, John, Philip Augustus, Louis IX.
2) How was the power of the king limited in England?
3) Describe the power struggle between French kings and the pope.
4) Complete a Venn Diagram which shows the similar and different ways that royal power developed in France and England --> Don't lame out on this. You will need to use this in the future to write a short response (~4 Paragraphs)

Chapter 8, Section 2 then discusses the battle for power that existed between kings and Popes. The greatest example of this struggle can be seen in an episode in history known as "The Lay Investiture Controversy". The issue focused on had the supreme authority in a king's domain - the Pope or the King. German emperors also had a peculiar position because they had been tied closely to the Catholic Church since the days of Charlemagne. As you read Chapter 8, Section 2 please keep this power struggle in mind while doing the following:
1) Take noes on the actions of the various Holy Roman Emperors
2) Write a paragraph which describes the Holy Roman Empire
3) What obstacles did German emperors face in Italy?
4) Why was the power of German emperors limited?
5) How did Pope Innocent III assert the power of the church?

--> DUE MONDAY, 11/15

Growth of Medieval Towns HOMEWORK DUE Tuesday

Your homework questions can be found here

The reading can be found here (link coming soon)

Medieval Church Homework: DUE Friday 11/5

The document for medieval church homework (and Feudalism Chart) can be found here.

Homework will be stamped on Friday 11/5 in class.

Chapter 7, Section 2 Homework (Due 11/1)

Please read Chapter 7, Section 2 in your textbook and do the following things:
*Take notes for the entire section in your journal (Work on keeping your notes concise and correct without writing in full sentences)
*Answer the Checkpoint Question on Page 214 (Correct from earlier post that said 314)
*Answer Assessment Questions #3, 4, and 5 at the end of the chapter

THIS WILL BE DUE AND STAMPED ON MONDAY

Islam Unit Test Study Guide

Your Unit 1 Test will be on Tuesday, October 26th. You should complete this study guide as your final homework assignment.

You can define the words and then either bullet answers or write complete sentences for the second part (obviously you can skip questions like the geography location question since it can not be answered).

The study guide should be completed by next Monday, 10/25.

The study guide is available here

10/15 Homework - Chapter 10, Section 3

Use the online textbook (Link and username/password to the right) to read Chapter 10, Section 3: "Muslim Civilization's Golden Age". As you read take appropriate notes in your journal, and complete the following assignment, to be stamped on Wednesday 10/20.

1. Through what actions was social mobility possible in Muslim society? How does this compare to social mobility in the United States today?
2. What achievements did Muslims make in economics, art, literature, and science?
3. How could slaves gain their freedom in Muslim society?
4. How did business methods of Muslim merchants encourage trade and industry? (Be specific!)
5. What were the central themes of Muslim literature and Arab poetry?
6. How did Ibn Khaldun improve the study and writing of history?
7. Who had access to education, and what were the emphasized subjects?

Homework for 10/12 - DUE 10/14

The following TWO assignments will be due in-class on Thursday 10/14. The first assignment asks you to use your map and timeline to answer a few questions, while the second assignment asks you to read a primary source document entitled "The Pact of Umar" which set forth the relationship between Muslim conquerors and the dhimmi in the conquered lands.

Assignment #1: Spread of Islam (Political + Religious):
With your completed Map/Timeline, please answer the following questions:
1. What influences might play a role in a decision to convert (social, political, or economic)?
2. Is it more challenging for individuals to join a faith when it appears to be a minority faith or when its members form the majority?
3. In what important way was the conquest of territory by Muslims different from the spread of Islam?
4. How many centuries do historians think it took from the time Islam was introduced until it became the religion of the majority population in Egypt, Syria, Iran, and Spain?
5. To which regions did Islam spread mainly as a result of trade and travel?

Assignment #2: The Pact of Umar Primary Source
Read the primary source here
1. What is the purpose of the “Pact of Umar”?
2. Who is the letter from, and who is it to?
3. What do the dhimmi receive for accepting the “Pact of Umar”?
4. During what period does the “Pact of Umar” come from? (Muhammad, 4 Rightly Guided Caliphs, Umayyads, Abbasids)
5. Why would the Umayyads agree with the following statement: “We shall not teach the Qur'an to our children.”
6. This document is a primary source What are primary sources? i. What do you think the best thing is about using primary sources to evaluate history? ii. What potential problems are there with using primary sources to evaluate history? iii. What are some things that you could look for within a primary source to assess its validity? 7. After these questions are answered, visit these two websites and read a little about primary sources:
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/psources/analyze.html and
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/psources/types.html

BOTH ARE DUE THURSDAY IN CLASS

Listen to a podcast (or 3) for EXTRA CREDIT!

You have the opportunity to listen to a Podcast for extra credit points (quiz or homework points). You can do up to 3 of them for this unit, and they can be found at the below links. If you need a place to listen to them, you can do so in my classroom before or after school.

Each podcast is a little longer than I originally thought (the rest of the year they'll be ~25 minutes instead of 45 minutes). To get extra credit you must:

1. Listen to podcast
2. Write a 3-4 paragraph summary of the information provided in the podcast. This can be a general overview of what was talked about, or a brief overview and summary of a story or historical moment that was discussed.
3. Once you have listened and summarized, you should come in before school, at lunch, or after school and discuss what you learned with me for about 5 minutes.
4. Depending on your effort and completion of the above tasks, you can earn back 10 quiz points or 10 homework points.
   

The split of Islam, Sunni and Shia: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00l5mhl
The Umayyad Caliphate: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c5xzc
The Abbasid Caliphs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003hyfd

If you have any questions, email me here or find me on Twitter @MattyWH9.

Chapter 10, Section 2 Questions

Please read Chapter 10, Section 2 in your textbook and answer the following questions for class on Wednesday. The link to the online textbook is to the right of the page (Use a capital 'R' in Royals).

• Why is the “Dome of the Rock” an important location in the Muslim faith?
• Create a T-Chart which shows differences between Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims (Checkpoint, P. 312)
• What were 3 reasons for the successes of Muslim conquests? (Checkpoint, P. 314)
• How did the Umayyads treat “conquered people”? Do you think this would be beneficial or hurtful to Umayyad power?
• What changes were made under the Abbasid Caliphate?

This will be reviewed and stamped on Wednesday in class.

PERSIA Writing Assignment

PERSIA writing assignment outline DUE: Thursday, 9/23
PERSIA writing assignment FINAL DRAFT DUE: Tuesday, 9/28

Download the assignment here

Stamped Assignment #5: Cornell Notes and Muhammad

Please read the assigned reading (it can also be downloaded here), and take Cornell Notes. On Monday you will compare your Cornell Notes with 2 partners. If you need help on Cornell Notes, please check the blog entry below.

Notetaking and Listening Skills - MUST READ FOR WEDNESDAY

I believe that freshman students who struggle in school during their first semester do so for three specific reasons - they lack the proper reading and notetaking skills and also have a hard time being focused, active listeners. This applies to all freshmen, including those in honors classes, and we will spend time throughout our semester together working on these skills.

For all research projects we due in this class you will be required to take notes using the Cornell Notes System (Also sometimes called 2 column notes). In my experience, students who adopt, refine, and perfect the Cornell Notes System are more effective learners and perform higher on tests and quizzes. You will not be required to take reading notes using the Cornell system, but it is highly recommended. The Cornell Notes system is focused as much on taking quality notes during reading or lecture, as it is concerned with working to recall and remember what's in your notes. When used correctly and purposefully you will remember much more information, in less time.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN USING CORNELL NOTES FOR ALL LECTURE AND READING NOTES, I HAVE LOTS OF BLANK SHEETS THAT ARE 8.5X11 OR CAN BE SHRUNK DOWN TO COMPOSITION BOOK SIZE.

An example of Cornell Notes:

Your homework is to read over the attached Cornell Notes Guide and list of Bad Listening Habits. We will use the Cornell Notes System in class on Wednesday, so it is important that you are familiar with how it works. If you need more information you can locate A LOT of resource with a simple Google search of "Cornell Notes".

The two documents that you need to read are linked below as .PDF's:
1) Cornell Notetaking System and how to take lecture notes
2) 10 Bad Listening Habits

*Information from both readings are fair game for the quiz on Friday

Homework Assignment #2: Why Study History?

In my experience, students very rarely sit down to think about why they are learning a particular subject or topic. With this thought in mind, we talked in class today about why history is a required course throughout your K-12 education. There are a number of different justifications for understanding the "beginning and development" of things, but what I am interested in is why YOU are studying history? What new understandings can you gain from interacting with the past?

Peter Stearns of the American Historical Society has written a very good article which describes a number of reasons why studying history is important, fun, and worthwhile. (The article and questions can also be downloaded here)

I would like you to read and reflect on this article, and consider just why you are studying history, and what you hope to gain from this class.

ASSIGNMENT: Please complete the following assignment on loose leaf paper and place it in your 3-Ring Binder.

1) Write 2-5 summary sentences for each of the bolded reasons that Stearns believes the study of history is important. For each of these summaries, also write a quick 2-5 sentence reaction (do you agree?, disagree?, did Stearns miss a point?, is there something that should be added?, etc…).

2) There are 8 bolded reasons to study history given. Please rank them from most important (1) to least important (8).

3) Write a coherent paragraph which explains why you think it is important to study history (hint: You can use Stearns’ reasons).

DUE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH

WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL!!

Welcome to your first year of high school, and to World History 9 Honors! This blog will be the epicenter of all things WH9 and all things Matty. Please check back frequently (even better - SUBSCRIBE!) and feel free to leave any comments you have. Also, for the most up to the date information and special extra credit opportunities please follow me on the Twitter (@MattyWH9).

I'm looking forward to what should be a great semester here in World History 9 Honors!!!!!!

You can download a copy of our syllabus here. A signed copy will be due on on Friday (9/10).

Renaissance Study Guide

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7445506/Unit%203%20Study%20Guide%20HONORS.doc

Renaissance Idol Presentation Rubric

Here is the rubric for the presentation. 3 MORE DAYS!

Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Video 2 Questions

Please finish the Medici video by next Tuesday and answer the following questions. I will also show the remaining parts of the video (~30 minutes) during advisory on Monday/Tuesday and after school on Monday/Tuesday.

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBlGkTTol9E Depending on which period you are in, we are right around the 30 minute mark in the video. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE WATCHING ONE MORE EPISODE AFTER THIS ONE - YIPEE! MORE DALE AND MORE AWESOME ACCENTED NARRATOR!!!!!

QUESTIONS

1) Identify the different groups, or people, who support the Pazzi plot against the Medici and describe their motivation for doing so.

2) Why does the Pazzi plot fail?

3) Describe the system of patronage which Lorenzo uses to control Florence. Why does this system fail in the end?

4) Explain Savonarola’s motivations and actions. What is the relationship between Savanarola and Lorenzo? Who has more power?

5) Could something like the “bonfire of the vanities” happen in the United States today?

Who was Mona Lisa?

Read a short article about researchers unlocking what they believe to be the truth behind the Mona Lisa HERE or read another take on the research HERE.

Other articles of interest:
The effect of flash cameras on the Mona Lisa - should we be allowed to photograph her? HERE
A woman attacks the Mona Lisa in the Louvre after being denied French citizenship HERE

Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance

Please watch the first episode about the Medici family before next Monday, and answer the following questions. I will host a viewing party (emphasis on PARTY!) Thursday after school for anyone who is interested.

The video can be found on YouTube, via this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFDJK8jmms

You might also be interested in the interactive timeline or the interactive Medici family tree or even the interactive tour of Florence.

1) Why is the Duomo (Dome) in Florence so signifigant?
2) How does Brunelleschi “unlock” the secrets of the Duomo?
3) What does the Albizzi family do to remove Cosimo from Florence?
a. Why does this backfire on them?
4) How does Cosimo’s return to Florence make him even more powerful than before?
5) What is significant about Donatello’s David sculpture?
6) In what ways does the Medici family encourage the arts, and act as patrons of the arts?
7) How did the Medici rise from poverty and insignificance?
8) Why were art and architecture important to the rise of the Medici family?
9) How did Cosimo, Brunelleschi, and Florence contribute to the beginning of the Renaissance?
10) What problems do you foresee for the Medici family? Why?

Comparative Essay Assignment

It is FINALLY time to start talking about writing in our World History class. Our first formal writing assignment will be a comparative essay. We will work on structuring and formatting the essay in class, and possibly have 40-45 minutes to actually write in class, but the majority of the work will be done on your own time.

The essay will be worth 40 points (Writing/Projects) and the final draft is due Wednesday May 5th

The due dates for the essay are as follows:

Monday, May 3rd --> Rough Draft Due

• You MUST bring a rough draft to class on Monday. Failure to bring a rough draft on Monday will result in an automatic loss of 15 points on your essay (The highest you would be able to score would be 62.5%). The rough draft can be handwritten.
• We will do some peer editing on this day.
  

Wednesday, May 5th --> Final Draft Due

• The final draft MUST be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font
• You must include your rough draft and peer edit sheets with your final draft

THE PROMPT FOR THE ESSAY IS AS FOLLOWS:

Compare and contrast the development of Western Europe and Islamic Empires between the fall of Rome until the end of the Hundred Years War (476-1453). You should use at least THREE PERSIAN categories to write this essay.

Consequences of the Plague

The document I used in class can be found here. Test on Tuesday!

Unit 2 Test Info and Test Review Q's

Use this thread to post potential test questions for the Unit 2 Test. Remember, the test will cover information from Chapters 7 and 8, as well as all in class readings/lectures. It might be helpful to go back and read over the very first reading from the unit (pink booklet), which gives a very good basic overview of Medieval Society. Also, the test review sheet is worth 5 extra credit homework points (it will also help you on the test).

In order to increase the efficiency of your studying, I would like each person to write 2-4 potential multiple choice test questions in this thread. If EVERYONE were to do this, in addition to your study guide there would be at least 88 questions to help you study from. This is your chance to take 10 minutes out of your day to help the good of the order.

The best way to do this is probably something like this:

Question 1 -Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Crusades?
a) Desire to gain access to Islamic markets to the East
b) The rise of civil violence in Europe due to a large population of “laymen”
c) Seljuk Turks barring Christian pilgrims from the city of Jerusalem
d) Europeans needed a war to demonstrate their new, advanced weapons such as the long bow.

Question 2 - Which of the following was NOT a result of the Black Plague?
a) Art became more realistic due to widespread death.
b) The church became stronger as people tried to cope with widespread death.
c) European economies changed as consumers desired luxury goods.
d) The feudal system came to an end.




Answers: d, b

Plague Explanations, Countermeasures, and Amulets Assignment

Find a link to the above assignment here.

Spread of the Plague Map

Link to map

Unit 2 Test Review Sheet

Here is a link to the test review sheet for our second test. The test will be on Friday, April 23rd. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE A NOTECARD OR ANY NOTES ON THE TEST. In addition to the review sheet, you should also be familiar with the vocabulary words for this unit.

Chapter 8, Section 3 Homework

Questions for 8.3 - The Crusades and the Wider World

1. Checkpoint, Page 259: "Summarize the effects of the Crusades"
2. Checkpoint, Page 260: "What was the Reconquista?"
3. How did the Crusades accelerate change in Europe?
4. Who were Ferdinand and Isabella?
5. Do you think unity in Spain was worth the costs of the Reconquista? Explain.

Open Note Quiz Tomorrow - Chapter 7

Just a reminder that there will be an open note quiz tomorrow during 5th and 6th Period. I classify "notes" as anything that is self created - Reading Notes, Lecture Notes, Homework Assignments. This does not include readings or other materials that I have given you.

The quiz will cover the conversion to Christianity of Frankish Kings, Feudal Europe, and the Commercial Revolution. There will also be 1-3 questions dealing with 8.1 and the development of English and French monarchies.

Please use evidence from the textbook reading (go beyond and research online if you’d like), to answer this prompt in at least 3 paragraphs (4 is probably better):

"While England was limiting the power of their kings, the French were increasing the power of their kings."

DUE THURSDAY 4/8 IN CLASS.

Medieval Church and Commercial Revolution Powerpoint

Once again, the squeaky mouse gets the cheese. Here is a link to download the most recent powerpoint: http://teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/amatty/documents/commercial_revolution.ppt

Over break read 8.1 and 8.2

Over break please take a look at 8.1 & 8.2. These sections talk about the reestablishment of centralized monarchies across Europe, and their relationships with the Catholic Church.

You don't need to do an assignment but please read closely and take appropriate notes.

ENJOY BREAK!

Church Readings - Please look at tonight

Church readings can be found HERE. Don't do the questions, they're just there to guide your reading tonight.

7.4 Homework DUE Friday

Please read 7.4 (also read The Cantebury Tales on page 237) and do the following:
*Take whatever notes you need

Answer these questions:
1) What led to the expansion of trade routes?
2) Describe the 3 changes of the commercial revolution
3) How might the emergence (creation) of a middle class threaten feudal society?
4) Why were guilds important in town life?
5) What were two effects of the agricultural revolution on the Middle Ages?
6) Cantebury Tales Question #2 - What qualities do the knight and the plowman have in common? How do they show these qualities?

Listen to a podcast for extra credit...

Visit this link to listen to a podcast about knights, knighthood, and the development of chivalry.

For extra credit, you should write a 2 paragraph summary about the information in the podcast, and list 3 new things that you learned.

Read 7.2 and 7.3

Please read 7.2 and 7.3 before Thursday. You do not need to do any of the questions, but you should take notes to help your understanding of the information.

Homework for 3/15

You have two sets of documents - One about feudalism, and the feudal contracts, and one about chivalry (code of conduct for knights). Read the Feudalism documents first, and the Chivalry documents second.

If you've lost your copies you can find them here:
Feudalism Documents
Chivalry Documents

7.1 Textbook Work

Homework Questions for Weds, Thurs, Fri

Over the next month we will shift our focus away from the Islamic World and focus on Western Europe, and its' emergence out of the Middle Ages. As we study Medieval Europe we will see that there are wholly different political, economic, and social structures than those which were present in the Muslim World of the same time period. The Middle Ages are generally divided into two time periods: The Early Middle Ages (~500-1000) and The High and Late Middle Ages (~1000-1400). The first period was characterized by relative isolation, insecurity, and decentralization as Europe adapted to life without the structure of the Roman Empire. The Early Middle Ages are the period which is commonly referred to as "The Dark Ages", although this term is used less often as historians discover more about the period. During the High and Late Middle Ages a revitalization of long-distance trade and commerce, as well as a renewed emphasis on learning, began to chip away at feudal society. The final blow to the political, economic, and social structures of the Middle Ages came during the tumultuous 14th Century which was packed with disease, war, and challenges to the Catholic Church. As we will see over the course of this unit, these crises of the 14th Century brought the Middle Ages to a catastrophic end and ushered in the period known as the "Renaissance", or rebirth.

The first assignment for this unit is to read a historical essay which provides a brief outline for the Medieval period. As you read, please answer the following questions on your own sheet of paper:

1) What problems faced Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?
2) How did the nobility and the church support each other?
3) How did "European unity disintegrate under Feudalism"?
4) In what ways were manors and guilds responsible for economic decisions?
5) According the reading, give a brief description of how the medieval Church was structured
6) Predict what impact the "Commercial Revolution" might have on the the political system of feudalism and the economic system of manorialism.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The second assignment for this unit is to take a closer look at the social classes which were present in Europe during the Early Middle Ages. As you have read, social classes during the Middle Ages were very strict and there was very little social mobility. If your father was a serf, you would be a serf. If your father was a landowning noble, you would become a landowning noble. Historians often describe the social classes of the Middle Ages in the following way: "Those who fight, Those who work, Those who pray". As you read primary and secondary sources about the social classes of the Middle Ages, keep these divisions in mind.

Answer the following questions once you have read the primary and secondary sources:

1. Give a brief description of each of the three social classes. Include the role, status, and norms for each of the classes (to the best of your ability from the reading)

2. What qualities were important in determining a person's class during the Middle Ages?

3. How did the different social classes interact with each other?

4. How was the medieval social system similar to the medieval economic and political systems which you read about earlier?

5. Predict what values you think might be emphasized in a social system like the one described.

*Assignment #1 will be due on Friday, and Assignment #2 will be due on Monday. IF the girls basketball team ends up playing Friday during school hours, both can be turned in Monday. If you are in class during Thursday or Friday (while the rest of us are celebrating at the Tacoma Dome!), you will have all day in class to work on these two assignments. FRIDAY WILL BE A LECTURE DAY (unless a game gets in the way), SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE HERE.

Homework for 3/8-3/12

Just a reminder that the "Medieval Society" reading questions are DUE Friday 3/12, and the "Medieval Social Structure" is DUE Monday, 3/15.

Go to The Dome tomorrow and cheer on the girls. 9:00 AM!

My handwriting sucks.....but at least the information is good

Not sure if this will help or not, but here are some pictures of the whiteboard after 6th Period review...

Unit 1 Test Review Questions

Please ask any questions regarding Unit 1 test review questions in this thread...

Unit 1 Test Review Sheet and Homework

Click here for the Unit 1 Test Review Sheet.

I called an audible (it's a football term for changing your mind) for what I would like you to do with the review sheet. I'll cover this in class tomorrow, but I would like you to do the following:

a. Write 4 or 5 potential test questions (multiple choice please). Each question should deal with a different part of the unit (ex - do not write 5 questions about Muhammad's life)
b. Write at least 2 questions that cover things you do not understand/need more information about.

We will use both sets of questions for test review on Monday. If EVERYONE in your period has these questions written, I will tell you which vocabulary words will be on the test.

Homework Question #4, 3/2

4) For each factor listed, write 2-3 summary sentences explaining why/how the factor eased trade in the Muslim World.

Listen to the radio for extra credit...

There are 3 options for this extra credit assignment, each dealing with an aspect of early Islamic Empires (You can do all 3 if you choose). You will need to listen to one of the below radio broadcasts and write a 1 page summary of the information. If you choose to do this assignment, it must be turned in by next Tuesday (3/9). Each program is about 45 minutes long.

The split of Islam, Sunni and Shia: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00l5mhl
The Umayyad Caliphate: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c5xzc
The Abbasid Caliphs: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003hyfd

Homework for 2/24 and 2/25

Homework for Wednesday 2/24 - DUE Thursday
Read the "Spread of Islam" reading and answer the 6 study questions

Homework for Thursday 2/25 - DUE Tuesday
Read and take notes for Chapter 10, Section 3 (page 317-322), and do the following:
*Notetaking exercise on page 317 (Category Chart for Muslim achievement)
*Page 319 checkpoint: What business practices were pioneered by merchants in Muslim lands?
*Page 321, #2: What were some benefits of advances in astronomy?
*Page 322 Assessment, #4: How did business methods of Muslim merchants encourage trade and industry?
*Of all of the achievements discussed in this section, which do you find the most impressive? Why?

Chapter 10, Section 2 Homework DUE Tuesday 2/23

Chapter 10, Section 2 Homework:
-Read and take notes on the section
-Answer the following questions for homework:
*Describe differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims (T-Chart w/ bullets works fine)
*What are three reasons for the success of Muslim conquests?
*What led to the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate?
*What changes did the Abbasids make once they took power?
*How might the spread of Islam have contributed to Muslim success in trade?
*How did Christian pilgrims respond to the invasion of the Seljuk Turks in the Middle East?
-Vocabulary Words: Caliph, Sunni, Shiite, Umayyad Caliphate

Unit 1 Vocabulary Words

There is now a link at the top of the blog for Unit 1 Vocabulary - Use it!

Calendar Outline

As we begin to get into our actual content in WH9H, it is important to keep sight of the calendar, and where we are as a class. In order to do this you can always use the class calendar (link on right), or even subscribe to it on your phone/iGoogle/other calendar applications. With that being said, here is a general outline of what is in store for the next few weeks...

Weds, 2/17 - PERSIAN Paper Due, Finish maps in class
2/18 - "Islamic Beliefs and Practices" reading questions due, 10.2 HW assigned (due Mon. 2/22)

Mon, 2/22 - 10.2 HW due, In-class lecture
2/24 - 10.3 HW assigned (due Mon. 3/1)

3/1 - 10.3 HW due
3/2 - Test Review Sheet
3/4 - Test Review In-Class
3/5 - Rise of Islam TEST

**There will be 1 or 2 additional homework assignments for our Islam unit. They will come on the week of 2/22-2/26**

This means that the HW here breaks down like this:
"Islamic Beliefs and Practices" - DUE 2/18
Chapter 10, Section 2 - DUE 2/22
Chapter 10, Section 3 - DUE 3/1
Test Review Sheet - DUE 3/4

Google Maps Assignment

Throughout the semester, you will be required to add 5 places to the Honors World History Map, located on Google Maps. You are free to choose which places you add to the map, all that I ask is that the places have relevance to what we are studying. In addition to specific cities, you may also add dynasties, empires, trade routes, exploration routes, battle sites, pieces of art (and where they are located today), birthplaces of people we study, and anything else that we discuss in class. When this map starts to take shape, you will be able to use it as an awesome user generated study guide.

In order to get full points for this assignment you must add the following things to your map entry:
1) A title (City name, Battle Name, etc...)
2) A relevant picture
3) A strong description of the entry's significance

*YOU MAY ADD ADDITIONAL ENTRIES TO THE MAP FOR EXTRA CREDIT. YOU WILL RECEIVE 5 POINTS E.C. FOR EVERY 5 ENTRIES. These points will be added to your total map grade.

*If you would like to add additional information to an entry, please do so BUT DO NOT delete the original entry.

*If an entry is important to multiple units, please add a second balloon with the new information

*For help on editing maps use this link, the link for our class map is here: http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=112903216433486464977.00047e96f8059a048d7ab&z=4

PERSIAN Writing Assignment and Chart

PERSIAN is a social studies study tool that can help you organize, analyze, and compare information about two different historical places, periods, societies, etc...

In order to demonstrate our understanding of the seven aspects of PERSIAN, we will do a short writing assignment. The assignment is due on Thursday, Febraury 11th (Outline stamped near end of period on Friday, 2/5).

Click here for the assignment write up and guidelines
Click here for additional PERSIAN charts

Twitter Coming Soon

After deep consideration, my WH9 Honors class is going to the Twitter. I will tweet blog updates, important information, random musings, and extra credit opportunities (when they arise) from @MattyWH9

This should make it easier for my updates to get straight to your phone, and in 2010 it's all about connectivity!

Now if only I can figure out how to change my Twitter picture...

Why Study History? Homework

In my experience, students very rarely sit down to think about why they are learning a particular subject or topic. With this thought in mind, we talked in class today about why history is a required course throughout your K-12 education. There are a number of different justifications for understanding the "beginning and development" of things, but what I am interested in is why YOU are studying history? What new understandings can you gain from interacting with the past?

Peter Stearns of the American Historical Society has written a very good article which describes a number of reasons why studying history is important, fun, and worthwhile.

With his article (also handed out in class), I would like you to do the following things:
1) For each reason given, write 2-3 summary sentences
2) Once you have summarized each reason, please select what you feel are the 3 most important reasons and rank them from first to third. Once you have done this, write a paragraph describing why you think it is important to study history (hint: you can use Stearns' reasons).
DUE THURSDAY, 2/4

Follow My Blog!

I will give special privileges to the first person who becomes a "follower" of my blog. If you're not first, don't let it stop you from following our class online!

Welcome to 2nd Semester!

Second semester begins on Monday, February 1st.

Our World History 9 Syllabus can be found below:
World History 9 Syllabus