I can create a game about the wars of the 20th century:

WWI

WWII

the Korean War

the Vietnam Conflict

the Cold War

the Gulf War

Where, when, who were the important people, what were the most important events, what were the most significant weapons, etc.

Test Questions:

1.  Compare Martin Luther’s old and new views of the Christian religion.

2.  How did Henry VIII use Martin Luther’s ideas to change England?

I can design a page for a magazine that shows the “end of the world???”:

Test Questions:

1.  How did the Black Plague spread throughout the World?

2.  How did the Black Plague change the World?

Unit 5 & 6 Folder (parts of Chapters 12 – 15) are now due.  Check folders to see your folder grade.

I can design a page for a magazine that shows events on the Silk Road:

Test Questions:

1.  Why did people fear the Mongols and especially Genghis Khan?

2.  What obstacle prevented Kublai Khan from conquering Japan?

3.  How did Marco Polo and his father impact trade between China and the rest of the World?

March 5th – 7th  Feudalism & Feudal Eggs

All the peasants give to the King…and the King shall give to the peasants.

Who were the different types of people in the Middle Ages?

March 8th – 9th

Magna Carta – The King limits his royal power…

Create a time line of events that led to the Magna Carta

Why was King John “Lackland” forced to use the Magna Carta?

I can design a page for a magazine that shows the Age of Crusades:

Test Questions:

1.  Why did the Pope issue a command for Christians to attack Jerusalem?

2.  What events led to the Crusaders recapturing Jerusalem?

3.  What mistakes did the crusade leader make when fighting the Muslims?

4.  How did the Christian armies “reconquer” Spain?

Continuing with our magazine – Part III:  (TN Learning Standard 6.1.3: Recognize the world’s major religions and their founders)

Sections:
Islam in Spain and Africa

Charles the Hammer

The Greatest King:  Charlemagne

Test Questions:

1. What events led to Muslims conquering Spain?

2. Describe the Battle of Tours between the Muslims and the Franks.

3. Why might Charlemagne be considered one of the greatest rulers of all time?

Continuing with our magazine – Part II:  (TN Learning Standard 6.1.3: Recognize the world’s major religions and their founders)

Sections:
Muhammad’s Vision

Muhammad Flees to Medina

The Koran:  Islam’s Holy Book

The Fight for Mecca

The Spread of Islam

Test Questions:

How did the people of Mecca treat the first Muslims?

Describe the Five Pillars of the Islamic Religion?

What events led to Muhammad and his followers reclaiming Mecca?

How did the Muslims adapt after Muhammad died?

I can create a magazine that shows the beginnings of the Medieval time period.

Key words:  Byzantine, Justinian, Theodora, Justinian Code, mosaic, Constantinople.

Essential Questions (TEST):

1.  Why did Justinian create his set of laws?

2.  How were the Code of Justinian Laws considered fair?

3.  How did Theodora save the Emperor Justinian’s throne?

4.  How were the two churches divided?

Video:  Ancient Civilizations for Children:  Ancient Rome

Map drawing of Expanding Rome

Map drawing of the Roman Empire Split

Time line of Roman Events

Journal of a Roman citizen