2. Begin working on the GLOBAL REVIEW PACKET. The packet is due no later than FRIDAY JUNE 10th. You must complete pages 1-18 of the packet. We are making copies of the packet, but you may print out a copy of it.
***GLOBAL FINAL JUNE 13th*** 50 Multiple Choice Questions - In Class, Due BEOP
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Watch the History Channel's Crescent and the Cross and answer the following questions. If you need another link to the video, you can find it here.
1. Identify the reasons why the "Franks" were willing to risk everything to go on the Crusades? You will add to this as you watch the film.
2. How did William of Tyre depict this era?
3. How did Urban II play an important role in the Crusades? Describe how his appeal was so riveting? Why is this a political move for the Church?
4. What impact will Urban's message have on the future of the Crusades both at home and abroad?
5. Why is Emperor Alexio considered a scorpion? How does he play the game with the crusaders? How did Alexio double cross the Crusaders?
6. What perils did the Crusaders face on their journey to Jerusalem?
7. Why does Baldwin shift gears and "aid" Edessa?
8. Describe the city of Antioch. Why is important to the Crusaders? Why did the siege of Antioch so devastating? How did they defeat the Turks?
9. How did the First Crusade impact on the Muslim world? How does this impact in the Muslim world today?
Part 2 (First few minutes recaps highlights of part1)
1. Why were the Umayyads unable to launch a counteroffensive against the Crusaders? 2. What role did the Knights Hospitaller and Templar play? 3. How were the Muslims united under the leadership of Zengi? How did they capture Edessa?
4. Why was Nuradin more respected than his father Zengi? How did he wage his jihad?
5. What were the problems that Louis VII faced on the Second Crusade? What impact did this Crusade have on the Muslim world? future of the Crusades?
6. Why was Egypt an important site for both Muslims and Crusaders? Why did the Fatimids turn to Nuradin?
7. What role did Saladin play in this power struggle?
8.Who were the assassins? Roots of the name? Why was Saladin a target?
9. How did the actions of Reynald contribute to Saladin''s actions against Jerusalem? How did Saladin defeat the Christians?
10. How did Saladin treat the Hospitallers and the Templars? Why did Saladin allow Guy de Lusignan to live?
11. Why did Saladin enter Jerusalem in peace in 1187? What impact will this have on Christendom in Europe?
12. How did Richard I, come to lead the Third Crusade? How did Richard finance this Crusade? What was the impact of the siege of Acre?
13. Why would Richard the Lion Hearted be tried for war crimes today? What was his reasoning behind the massacre?
14. Why did Richard fail to capture the Holy Land of Jerusalem?
15. Why were Saladin's troops disillusioned? How did this contribute to the truce made between Saladin and Richard the Lion Hearted?
16. Why did the Crusades whither after the Third Crusade?
17. What impact did the Crusades have on the memory of the Middle East?
You are a member of Pope Urban’s cardinal team in the year 1096. You have been asked to sell the first Crusades ideas to the people of Europe. The people are weary and in order to win them over they need a little push.. Your boss has decided that the best way to convince the people to accept the idea of the Crusades is to create a late-night infomercial.
An infomercial is an extended television commercial. They usually include amazing products, energetic salespeople, disbelieving guests, and an annoying host. You may have seen infomercials advertising products such as psychic readings, exercise machines, cleaning supplies, and dietary supplements.
The Task:
You and your team must create an seven to ten minute infomercial, which highlights the main selling points of the Crusades.
The Details:
You will work in teams of four or five, assigned by the teacher.
You will have time in class to plan your project, and write your script. If you need additional time, you will have to work at home. This may require you to meet up with your team-mates outside of class.
The infomercial must include clear and thorough descriptions of at least the following elements, as they relate to the Crusades:
an overview of the Crusades
incorporate the English spoken at the time
governments and developments in religious philosophy
knowledge of the world - geography
trade and global interactions
reference to at least four important events or effects of the Crusades
The infomercial must also include clear and thorough descriptions of the following elements:
You may shoot the video in school, or at locations outside of school. Please be mindful of sound, editing, lighting, and other video elements that will enhance the production of your project. Please feel free to reach out to our broadcast staff (Mrs. Shields, Mr. Christopolous), as well as any students that you may know with broadcast experience.
Decameron WebA growing hypermedia archive of materials dedicated to Boccaccio's masterpiece. Click on the section "PLAGUE" to learn about the effects of the disease.
Complete the questions, based on the video, and your knowledge of Global History.
1. What was the status of life in Europe in terms of
faith, technology, and trade before the Plague
arrived?
2. Where do historians believe the Plague
originated? What were the primary methods of
its transmission?
3. What changes in society do you think could
have played a role in the rapid spread of the
Plague?
4. Do you think the spread of the Plague was
inevitable? If not, what could have been done
to prevent its spread, and by whom?
5. What was the philosophy of the “flagellants”?
Why do you think their method of dealing with
the Plague was appealing to so many people?
6. What were some of the explanations people gave
for what the Plague was and why it had arrived?
Which reason do you think would have made the
most sense to you at the time?
7. Why do you think so many Europeans blamed
others for the Plague? What does this say about
their understanding of disease?
8. In what ways did the Plague alter the relationship
between humans and their faith in God? Explain
your answer.
9. How did the Plague affect concepts of authority
and social class?
10. What sources have historians used in order to
learn more about the Plague? Which of these
sources do you think are the most accurate?
Which do you think are the most revealing?
11. What were the long-term ramifications of the
Plague? How did it transform European society
and medical knowledge?
12. Do you think a disease as devastating as the
Plague could spread today? Why or why not?
1. Is it more likely that the plague originally entered Europe on the Venetian or Genoese
trade route? Cite some evidence for your answer.
2. Did the plague seem to travel more quickly along the shipping routes or overland? Cite
some evidence for your answer.
3. How do you believe the plague traveled to Paris, overland or along the shipping routes?
Cite some evidence for your answer.
4. Why did the plague take so long to reach London, when it had arrived in nearby Paris a
year earlier? Cite some evidence for your answer.
5. How do you believe the plague traveled to Hamburg, overland or along the shipping
routes? Cite some evidence for your answer.
6. Is it possible, given the information you have, to tell if the plague traveled to Hamburg
overland directly from Genoa or by way of Paris? Cite some evidence for your answer.
Hello, G-1's. Here we go, with yet another awesome DBQ! CLICK HERE for the DBQ Answer all of the short answer questions. Based on the SAQ's, you should be able to develop a thesis statement, in which you... SOURCES OF DOCUMENTS: 1 & 2 - Buildings by Procopius 3 - Secrets by Procopius 4 - Justinian Code 5/6 Maps 7: Jone Johnson Lewis (Author) “Theodora: Biography of 6th Century Byzantine Empress.”
EXTRA CREDIT: Based on what you've learned from the video, complete your own study guide for the video, consisting of at least 10 OPEN-ENDED questions.
For each section of the organizer, you will be directed to a link with information pertaining to that section. Based on the link, and your knowledge of this topic, you will answer the questions in each section.
Due Date: BEOP. If you don't finish, BEOP, please complete for HW.
Global February Break Assignment 2016
Due Date: 2/23/2016
Assignment #1: Take notes on the slideshow. Handwritten, please!!!
Assignment #2: Vocabulary. 1. Identify the following vocabulary terms. For each term you must identify 1) What it is/was and 2) Its significance (importance).
Historical Context: In the third century A.D. Rome encountered many problems. In addition to facing internal (inside) problems, the invasion by Germanic tribes seemed to deliver a devastating blow to the Western Roman Empire. Historians have examined both internal and external (outside) conditions/factors that weakened the empire and have presented a variety of explanations for its fall.
Task: Using information from the documents, as well as your knowledge of social studies, you will construct an essay in which you will be asked to:
Discuss the Political, Economic, OR Social Causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/25/16 Please note that homework is absolutely essential to your mastery of this course, and the Global History/Geography Regents Exam. Your HW must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive full credit.
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/18/16. As previously stated, HW is 1) assigned every day, including weekends, 2) must be accompanied by a parent's signature, in order for you to receive full credit for its completion, 3) is essential to your success in this class, and on your exams!
Your HW for this week is to complete the the second, third and final drafts of your essay.
Your final draft is due, this FRIDAY.
You must turn in the following:
1. Final Draft
2. First draft and all subsequent drafts. You must have at least three drafts, including your final. All drafts must show evidence of revision
3. Outline
4. DBQ Rubric
Your work must be stapled or fastened together with a paper clip. Your final product must be computer printed, or neatly handwritten in ink, on loose leaf paper. NO PENCIL!!!
