Lesson #1: Post-Classical Civilizations

Where were post-classical civilizations located? How interconnected were they?

Post-Classical Era (Slides)

Post-Classical Era - Graphic Organizer (Docs)

Post-Classical Maps (Docs)

Lesson #2: Feudalism in Western Europe

What purpose did Feudalism play in the development of Western Europe? How did it affect people living in Medieval Europe?

Feudalism (Slides)

Purpose of Feudalism (Docs)

Effects of Feudalism (Docs)

Feudalism - Graphic Organizer (Docs)

Lesson #3: Catholic Church

Was the Catholic Church powerful in Medieval Europe?

Catholic Church (Slides)

Powers of the Catholic Church (Docs)

Powers of the Church - Graphic Organizer (Docs)

Lesson #4: Byzantine Empire

Where was the Byzantine Empire? How did geography and its location affect the development of the Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire (Slides)

Where was the Byzantine Empire (Docs)

Benjamin of Tudela’s Description of Constantinople (Docs)

Lesson #5: Justinian's Code

How did Justinian and Theodora gain, consolidate, and maintain power in the Byzantine Empire?

Justinian's Code (Slides)

Context: Justinian and Theodora in the Byzantine Empire (Docs)

Justinian and Theodora Gain, Consolidate, & Maintain Power in Byzantine Empire (Docs)

Lesson #6: Tang and Song Golden Ages

What led to the Tang and Song Golden Ages? How did the Tang and Song Dynasties impact China, other regions, and later periods in history?

Tang and Song Golden Ages (Slides)

The Tang and Song Golden Ages

Tang and Song - Graphic Organizer (Docs)

Lesson #7: Founding of Islam

What was the context for the founding of Islam?

Founding of Islam (Slides)

The Founding of Islam (Docs)

Lesson #8: Beliefs of Islam

What are the major beliefs and practices of Islam?

Major Beliefs of Islam (Slides)

What are the major beliefs and practices of Islam? (Docs)

Lesson #9: Abbasid Golden Age

What led to the Abbasid Golden Age?

Abbasid Golden Age (Slides)

Abbasid Golden Age (Docs)

Golden Age - Graphic Organizer (Docs)

Lesson #10: Mansa Musa

Why were West African Empires prosperous? What were the effects of Mansa Musa’s rule?

Mansa Musa's Rule (Slides)

Effects of Mansa Musa’s Rule (Docs)

Lesson #11: Innovations Trans-Saharan Trade Route

What innovations made trade in the Trans-Saharan trade routes easier, faster, and safer?

Innovations (Slides)

Trans-Saharan Trade Routes (Docs)

Innovations of Trans-Sahara (Docs)

Lesson #12: Mongols gain, consolidate, and maintain power

How did the Mongols gain, consolidate, and maintain power?

Mongols (Slides)

Mongols gain, consolidate, and maintain power (Docs)

Lesson #13: Pax Mongolia

What was Pax Mongolica? What were the effects of Pax Mongolica?

Pax Mongolia (Slides)

Effects of the Pax Mongolica (Docs)

End of Unit 9.4: Review Materials

9.4: POLITICAL POWERS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Concept Maps (Slides)

9.4: Global I Topics Review Sheets (Docs)

Review Sheet - Political Powers and Achievements (Docs)

9.4: Text Graffiti

End of Unit 9.4: Enduring Issues

9.4: Enduring Issues - Document Evaluation (Docs)

Enduring Essay Skeleton - 9.4: Political Powers and Achievements (Docs)