Week 4:
The Post-Classical Era
Review
Lesson 9: Medieval EuropeL.G.1: I can describe the political development of medieval Europe.L.G.2: I can explain the role of feudalism, the manor economy, and the expansion of trade on medieval Europe.L.G.3: I can analyze the central role of the Church in medieval Europe.L.G.4: I can describe the impact of the Crusades, Black Death, and the Hundred Years War.L.G.5: I can trace the development of the Byzantine Empire as well as its influence on Russia.
Lesson 11: Civilizations in Asia (modified)L.G.1: I can explain how Muslim and Hindu civilizations interacted in India and describe the historical origins and central ideas of Sikhism.L.G.2: I can describe China during the Tang and Song dynasties, and how the Mongols took over China, and how the Ming restored Chinese rule.L.G.3: I can summarize the development of government and culture in feudal Japan.L.G.4: I can compare the influence of China on Korea and Vietnam
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Serf
- Secular
- Excommunication
- Vernacular
- Quran
- Sharia
- Bantu
- Sikhism
- Shinto
- Stupa
Monday: The Mongol World Tour Across Eurasia
MSDE I.A.1 | Analyze the interregional impacts of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire Opener: Philosophy | Happiness
"The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see those dear to them bathed in tears, to clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." - Genghis Khan-
Ignoring Khan's suggestion for obvious reasons,, what is the best way for a person to attain happiness?
Lesson: The Mongol Empire and Eurasia
Notes | The Mongols and East Asia
Complete the Were the Mongols More Barbaric or Civilized - Claims and Evidence worksheet
Closing: Discussion | The Mongols
Based on your research, do you think the Mongols were more barbaric or civilized?
Remember to support your claim with evidence from the documents
Resources | The Mongol Empire
Tuesday: Medieval Europe and the Black Death
MSDE I.A.1 | Analyze the interregional impacts of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire Soundtrack: Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky" | Led Zeppelin "Immigrant Song"- Opener: Great Race | Medieval Maps
Identify the locations on the five maps of the medieval world
- Lesson: The Black Death and Europe
Notes | Europe and the Black Death
Complete the How to Survive the Plague - Survival Guide worksheet
- Closing: One Sentence Summary | Surviving the Plague Advice
Now that you have studied the nature of the Black Death, provide one piece of advice to help someone survive an outbreak of the Plague.
Resources | Preindustrial Plagues
MW04.3 [ Document Reader ] The Ottoman Empire's AchievementsWednesday: Rise of The Ottoman Empire
MSDE I.A.2 | Summarize the achievements of the Ottoman Empire - Opener: Podcast | 100 Objects - Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent
Identify three ways in which the
- Lesson: Islamic Empires and Ottoman Accomplishments
Notes | Islam and Africa
Complete the Accomplishments of the Ottoman Empire - Claims and Evidence worksheet
- Closing: Open Notes Quiz | Unit 0 - Before the Renaissance
Complete the open notes quiz using your notes only. You may not use different tabs on your computer or someone else's notes.
Resources | Rise of the Ottoman Empire
Podcast | Tughra of Suleiman the Magnificent - A History of the World in 100 Objects [ 🔗 ]
Friday: What Did You Learn?
Learning Goals Unit 1- Opener: Study for the Test
You will have ten minutes to study before the test.
The test will cover weeks two through four with content from early human history to c. 1450 CE.
- Lesson: MW02-MW04 [ Test ] Early Modern History
You will take the test in Schoology so make sure to have your laptop charged.
- Closing: Introduce Next Unit
Next week will be studying the Renaissance. Have a great weekend!
[ YouTube ] CCWH 1.14 - The Dark Ages
[ YouTube ] Simple History - The Samurai
Essential Question(s) 1300 to 1750
How is Power Lost and Gained?
MSDE Objective (s) | Students will evaluate the regional reactions to the collapse of the interregional stability by
I.A.1 | Analyzing the interregional impacts of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire (CDI, GOV)
I.A.2 | Summarizing the achievements of the Ottoman Empire (CDI, GOV, SIO)