Date Due Assignment Important Terms Aug. 1 Welcome 1. Introductions 2. Purpose 3. Syllabus 4. The Origins of Urban Life

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1 Date Due Assignment Important Terms Aug. 1 Welcome 1. Introductions 2. Purpose 3. Syllabus 4. The Origins of Urban Life Government Advanced Placement Syllabus Effort Expectation Aug. 2 Opening Activities 1. Pre-Test 2. Discussion Post Aug. 3 Opening Activities 1. Current Event 2. Essay Aug. 4 Opening Activities 1. Current Event Essay Aug. 5 Opening Activities 1. Current Event 2. Essay PERIOD 1: to 600 BCE Technological and Environmental Transformations Date Due Assignment Important Terms Aug. 8 Chapter 1: Before History, pp Neolithic Era 1. The Origins of Agriculture 2. Early Agricultural Society 3. Neolithic Culture 4. The Origins of Urban Life agricultural transition slash and burn Jericho Catal Huyuk specialization of labor: pottery, metallurgy, textiles social distinction 1. How and where did the Neolithic Revolution start? 2. What various crops and animals were developed or domesticated during the NR? 3. How did agriculture spread? 4. How did settled agriculture and pastoralism change society? 5. How did agriculture influence people s understanding of the natural world? 6. Explain the differences between Neolithic villages and cities. Aug. 9 Chapter 2: Early Soc. In SW Asia & IE Migr. pp Epic of Gilgamesh Hammurabi s Code 1. Mesopotamia: The Land between the Mesopotamia Assyrians Rivers Sumer/Sumerians New Babylonia 2. The Course of Empire Tigris and Euphrates Bronze metallurgy 3. The Later Mesopotamian Empires Ziggurat Iron 4. Economic Specialization and Trade Akkad/Akkadian Cuneiform Emergence of Stratified Patriarchal Society 1. What process did we go through to get from hunter/gatherers to empire? 2. What are the defining characteristics of a civilization? 3. How does Sumer fit into this classification? 4. What is a city-state? What types of projects did they organize for the benefit of their societies? 5. Who ruled the early city-states and and how did they establish themselves?

2 6. Why did Sumerian cities face external pressures? 7. How was Sargon of Akkad able to create the first empire? 8. How did Hammurabi maintain his empire? 9. Describe the advancements in specialized labor in Mesopotamia. 10. Explain the system of social classes that emerged in Mesopotamia. 11. What is a patriarchal society? Aug. 10 Aug 11 Chapter 2: Early Soc. In SW Asia & IE Migr. pp Mesopotamia: The Land between the Rivers 6. The Course of Empire 7. The Later Mesopotamian Empires 8. Economic Specialization and Trade 9. Emergence of Stratified Patriarchal Society Epic of Gilgamesh Mesopotamia Sumer/Sumerians Tigris and Euphrates Ziggurat Akkad/Akkadian Bronze metallurgy Iron Cuneiform 12. What process did we go through to get from hunter/gatherers to empire? 13. What are the defining characteristics of a civilization? 14. How does Sumer fit into this classification? 15. What is a city-state? What types of projects did they organize for the benefit of their societies? 16. Who ruled the early city-states and and how did they establish themselves? 17. Why did Sumerian cities face external pressures? 18. How was Sargon of Akkad able to create the first empire? 19. How did Hammurabi maintain his empire? 20. Describe the advancements in specialized labor in Mesopotamia. 21. Explain the system of social classes that emerged in Mesopotamia. 22. What is a patriarchal society? Aug. 12 Chapter 2: Early Soc. In SW Asia & IE Migr. pp Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews 2. The Phoenicians 3. Indo-European Origins 4. Indo-European Expansion and its Effects Aug How did the Mesopotamians influence the Hebrews? 2. Describe the religion of the Israelites. 3. Why were the Phoenicians significant in this era? 4. Describe the impact of the Indo-Europeans on Eurasia. Chapter 3: Early Af. Soc. & Bantu Mi. pp Egypt and Nubia: Gifts of the Nile 2. Unification of Egypt 3. Turmoil and Empire pp Economic Specialization and Trade pp Dynamics of Bantu Expansion 6. Early Ag. Socities of Sub-Saharan Africa 1. Compare the Egyptians and Nubians methods of agriculture. Hebrews/Israelites/Jews Palestine Israel Judea Ten Commandments Egypt Nubia Nile Menes Pharaoh Pyramids Kush Hyksos Hieroglyphics (not in text) Bantu Torah Phoenicians Indo-Europeans Hittites

3 2. Why was a formal governmental system needed in Egypt and Nubia? What was different compared to Mesopotamia? 3. Describe the role of the Pharaohs. 4. Describe the relations between Egypt and Nubia. Provide examples of their interactions. 5. Describe the influence of the Hyksos on the Egyptians. 6. How was the New Kingdom different than the Old Kingdom? 7. How did the social structure of Egypt and Nubia compare to Mesopotamia? (Not part of assigned reading) 8. Discuss the relationship between specialized labor and trade. 9. Describe the religion of the Egyptians. (Not part of assigned reading) 10. Who were the Bantu and where did they originate? Trace their migration. 11. How did the Bantu influence sub-saharan Africa? Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Chapter 4: Early Societies in South Asia pp Foundations of Harappan Society pp The Aryans and India 3. Origins of the Caste System pp Aryan Religion 5. Blending of Aryan and Dravidian Values Harappan Society Indus River Harappa Mohenjo-Daro Aryans Dravidians Vedas/Vedic Age Caste System Varna Jati Indra Upanishads Brahman Samsara Karma Dharma (not in text) Moksha 1. Why is our history of the early Harappan society incomplete? 2. Why do historians think that Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were important? 3. Who were the Aryans? Describe their society. 4. What are the Vedas and why are they important? 5. What is the caste system? How did it emerge in India? 6. How did the caste system change over time? 7. Describe the early Aryan religion. 8. Describe the teachings of the Upanishads, including: Brahman, samsara, karma, moksha, (dharma, not in your text). Chapter 5: Early Societies in East Asia pp Early Ag. Societies and the Xia Dynasty pp The Zhou Dynasty 3. The Social Order pp Chinese Culture and Nomadic Peop. of CA Yellow River Yangzi River Xia Dynasty Shang Dynasty Zhou Dynasty Mandate of Heaven Period of the Warring States Book of Songs 1. Why was the Yellow River called China s Sorrow? 2. How is the formation of the Xia Dynasty similar to the formation of societies in Mesopotamia and Egypt? 3. What role did technology play in the rise of the Shang Dynasty? (Not part of your reading) 4. Explain the concept of the Mandate of Heaven. 5. How was the Zhou Dynasty organized politically? 6. What role did iron metallurgy play in the Zhou Dynasty? 7. How does the social order of ancient China compare to previous societies? 8. Explain the importance of ancestor veneration in ancient China. (Not in your assigned reading) 9. What was the purpose of oracle bones? (Not in your assigned reading) 10. Describe the societies that emerged in the steppes of Central Asia.

4 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Chapter 6: Early Soc. In the Americas and Oceania pp The Olmecs 2. Heirs of the Olmecs: The Maya 3. Maya Society and Religion pp Early Societies in Australia and New Guinea 5. The Peopling of the Pacific Islands Olmec Maya Tikal Chichen Itza Teotihuacan Chavin Cult Mochica Austronesians Polynesians 1. Describe important characteristics of Olmec society, govt and economics. 2. Describe the political structure of the Maya. 3. What scientific and technological advancements are credited to the Maya? 4. Describe the religion of the Maya. 5. Other societies to know about, but not part of the reading: Teotihuacan, Chavin Cult, Mochica 6. Explain the difference between the ancient peoples of Australia and New Guinea. 7. Trace the Austronesian migrations: who were the people? where did they go? what technology allowed them to migrate? Aug.22 Test: Chapters Multiple Choice Questions 1 Short Response PERIOD 2: 600 BCE to 600 CE Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies Date Assignment (Notes on blue sections listed) Important Terms Due Aug. 23 Chapter 7: The Empires of Persia, pp The Achaemenid Empire Cyrus, Cambyses Xerxes Persian Wars 2. Decline and Fall of the Achaemenid Empire 3. The Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanid Empires Darius and his admin. Persepolis Achaemenid Empire Satrap/Satrapy Seleucid Empire Parthian Empire Sasanid Empire. 1. Who are the Persians? 2. How was Cyrus able to conquer such a large territory? 3. What did Cambyses accomplish? 4. How did each of the following allow for the efficient and effective administration of the Achaemenid empire under Darius: Persepolis, Satraps/Satrapies, Taxes, coins, laws, roads/communication. 5. Describe how each of the following contributed to the decline and fall of the Achaemenid empire: Xerxes, Persian Wars, Alexander of Macedon. 6. What are the major characteristics of the Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanid Empires? Aug 24 Aug 25 Chapter 7: The Empires of Persia, pp Social Development in Classical Persia 2. Economic Foundations of Classical Persia 3. Zarathustra and His Faith Qanat Zarathustra Zorastrianism

5 Religions of Salvation in a Cosmopolitan Society 1. Describe the structure of Persian society. 2. What conditions allowed for increased trade in this region? 3. Describe the Zoroastrian faith. 4. Why did Zoroastrianism decline? 5. How has it been influential? Aug. 25 Chapter 8: The Unification of China, pp Confucius and His School 2. Daoism 3. Legalism Period of Warring St. Confucius Confucianism Analects Junzi Ren, Li, Xiao Mencius Daoism Laozi Dao Wuwei Legalism Shang Yang Han Feizi 1. Why did Confucius not deal with philosophical or religious questions? 2. According to Confucius, what would bring order and stability to China? 3. Why were Daoists critical of Confucians? 4. According to the Daoists, what would bring order and stability to China? 5. Describe the political doctrine of the Legalists. How did they approach the challenges of creating an orderly society? Aug. 26 Aug. 29 Chapter 8: The Unification of China, pp The Qin Dynasty 2. The Early Han Dynasty 3. Productivity and Prosperity during the Former Han 4. Economic and Social Difficulties 5. The Later Han Qin Dynasty Qin Shihuangdi Han Dynasty Liu Bang Sima Qian Han Wudi Confucian Educ. Sys. Xiongnu Wang Mang Yellow Turban Upr. 1. Why is Qin Shihuangdi significant? 2. Why was there resistance to his rule? 3. Why did Qin burn books and persecute scholars? 4. How did he enhance unity in China? 5. Why did the people of western China build walls? 6. What were the important accomplishments of Han Wudi? 7. Why did the Xiongnu pose such a challenge to the Han Dynasty? 8. What important industries helped expand the Chinese economy? Explain. 9. Explain the origins of social tensions in the Han Dynasty. 10. Why is the rule of Wang Mang considered the dividing point between the former and the later Han Dynasty? 11. How did the Yellow Turban Uprising affect the Han Dynasty? Aug. 30 Chapter 9: State, Soc. And the Quest for Salvation in India, pp The Mauryan Dynasty and the Temporary Unification of India 2. The Emergence of Regional Kingdoms and the Revival of Empire Alexander of Macedon Mauryan Dynasty Chandragupta Maurya Arthashastra Ashoka Gupta Dynasty White Huns Monsoon Caste System Jati

6 3. Towns and Trade 4. Family Life and the Caste System 1. Describe the unification of India. 2. What was the Arthashastra and how was it used? 3. Why did the high point of the Mauryan Dynasty come under Ashoka? 4. Why did the Mauryan Dynasty decline? 5. What happened in India between the Mauryan and Gupta Dyansties? 6. How did the Gupta administration differ from the Mauryan? 7. How did political stability influence science and mathematics? 8. How did India s political organization differ from Persia and China? 9. Describe the influence of the monsoon winds on trade in the Indian Ocean basin. 10. Describe the role of the jati in Indian society. Aug. 31 Sept. 1 Chapter 9: State, Soc. And the Quest for Salvation in India, pp Jainism and the Challenge to the Established Cultural Order 2. Early Buddhism 3. Mahayana Buddhism 4. The Emergence of Popular Hinduism Jainism Siddhartha Gautama Buddhism Four Noble Truths/Dharma Boddhisatva Hinduism Mahabarata Bhagavad Gita 1. What are the characteristics of Jainism? Why was it appealing to some people? Why didn t it gain a large following? 2. Describe the foundation of the Buddhist faith. Describe the doctrine. 3. Why was Buddhism appealing? 4. What developments in Buddhism made it even more popular? 5. Describe the spread of Buddhism. 6. How did Hinduism become a popular religion of salvation? 7. Describe the importance of the Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 9: State, Soc. And the Quest for Salvation in India, pp Jainism and the Challenge to the Established Cultural Order 6. Early Buddhism 7. Mahayana Buddhism 1. The Emergence of Popular Hinduism Jainism Siddhartha Gautama Buddhism Four Noble Truths/Dharma Boddhisatva Hinduism Mahabarata Bhagavad Gita 8. What are the characteristics of Jainism? Why was it appealing to some people? Why didn t it gain a large following? 9. Describe the foundation of the Buddhist faith. Describe the doctrine. 10. Why was Buddhism appealing? 11. What developments in Buddhism made it even more popular? 12. Describe the spread of Buddhism. 13. How did Hinduism become a popular religion of salvation? 14. Describe the importance of the Bhagavad Gita.

7 Sept. 2 Quiz: Chapters 7-9 Multiple Choice Questions Short Responses Sept. 6 Chapter 10: Medit. Soc: The Greeks, pp Minoans Athens 1. Minoan and Mycenaean Societies Mycenaeans Solon 2. The World of the Polis Polis Delian League 3. Greek Colonization Sparta Peloponnesian Wars 4. Conflict with Persia Helot Marathon Pericles Salamis Persian Wars 1. What contributions did the Minoan and Mycenaean societies make to the Greeks? 2. How was the political organization of the Greeks different than Persia, China and India? 3. Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens. 4. What caused the Persian Wars? What was the outcome? 5. What long-term effects did the Persian Wars have on Greece? Sept. 7 Chapter 10: Medit. Soc: The Greeks, pp The Hellenistic Empires 2. Trade and Integration of the Mediterranean Basin 3. Family and Society 4. Rational Thought and Philosophy 5. Popular Religion 6. Hellenistic Philosophy and Religion Hellenistic Era Antigonid Empire Ptolemaic Empire Seleucid Empire Olympics Socrates Plato Aristotle Epicureans Skeptics Stoics 1. What does Hellenistic mean? Describe the contributions of the Hellenistic empires. 2. Describe the role of Greece in Mediterranean trade. 3. Explain how the Greeks maintained a sense of common identity even though they weren t united politically. 4. Describe Greek slavery. 5. Describe the basic philosophy of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Quiz: Chapter 10 Multiple Choice Questions Short Responses Sep. 12 Chapter 11: Medit. Soc: Rome, pp Roman Republic Punic Wars 1. The Roman Republic and Its Constitution Consuls Latifundia 2. The Expansion of the Republic Patricians Tiberius Gracchus 3. Imperial Expansion and Domestic Plebeians Gaius Gracchus Problems Tribunes Julius Caesar 1. The Foundation of Empire Carthage Augustus Caesar 1. How did the expansion of the empire affect the rural regions of Europe? 2. What was the Pax Romana? 3. Why is the Roman Empire known for its roads? 4. Describe the influence of Roman law. 5. How did the Romans promote trade during the time of the Empire? 6. What was the role of slavery in Roman society? 7. Why were Jews persecuted during Roman times?

8 8. Describe the foundation of Christianity. Why was it appealing? Sep. 13 Chapter 11: Medit. Soc: Rome, pp Continuing Expansion and Integration of the Empire 2. Trade and Urbanization (Just read sections on Commercial Ag and Med Trade, p. 221) 3. Family and Society in Roman Times (Just section on Slavery, pp ) 4. Greek Philosophy and Religions of Salvation (Just Roman Dieties and Cicero/Stoicism) 5. Judaism and Early Christianity Sep 14 Sep. 15 Pax Romana Roman Roads Roman Law Slavery Spartacus Stoicism Cicero Judaism Christianity Paul of Tarsus 1. How did the expansion of the empire affect the rural regions of Europe? 2. What was the Pax Romana? 3. Why is the Roman Empire known for its roads? 4. Describe the influence of Roman law. 5. How did the Romans promote trade during the time of the Empire? 6. What was the role of slavery in Roman society? 7. Why were Jews persecuted during Roman times? 8. Describe the foundation of Christianity. Why was it appealing? Chapter 11: Medit. Soc: Rome, pp Continuing Expansion and Integration of the Empire 2. Trade and Urbanization (Just read sections on Commercial Ag and Med Trade, p. 221) 3. Family and Society in Roman Times (Just section on Slavery, pp ) 4. Greek Philosophy and Religions of Salvation (Just Roman Dieties and Cicero/Stoicism) Judaism and Early Christianity Pax Romana Roman Roads Roman Law Slavery Spartacus Stoicism Cicero Judaism Christianity Paul of Tarsus 1. How did the expansion of the empire affect the rural regions of Europe? 2. What was the Pax Romana? 3. Why is the Roman Empire known for its roads? 4. Describe the influence of Roman law. 5. How did the Romans promote trade during the time of the Empire? 6. What was the role of slavery in Roman society? 7. Why were Jews persecuted during Roman times? 8. Describe the foundation of Christianity. Why was it appealing? Sep. 16 Quiz: Chapter 11 Multiple Choice Questions Short Responses Sep. 19 Chapter 12: CC Exc. On the Silk Roads, pp Trade Networks of the Hellenistic Era 2. The Silk Roads 3. The Spread of Buddhism and Hinduism 4. The Spread of Christianity Monsoon System Silk Roads Nestorians Mani and Manichaeism Epidemic Disease

9 Sep The Spread of Manichaeism 6. The Spread of Epidemic Disease 1. Why did trade become less risky during the Classical Era? 2. Describe the development of the Silk Roads. 3. How did Buddhism become the most popular faith in all of East Asia? 4. How did the Silk Roads facilitate the spread of Hinduism and Christianity? 5. What are the main beliefs of Manichaeism? 6. What were the long-term effects of the spread of disease along the Silk Roads? Chapter 12: CC Exc. On the Silk Roads, pp Han Dynasty Constantinople 252 Chang an Huns 1. Internal Decay of the Han State Sinicization Edict of Milan 2. Cultural Change in Post-Han China Barracks Emperors Patriarch 3. Internal Decay of the Roman Empire Diocletian Pope 4. Germanic Invasions and the Fall of the Tetrarchs Council of Nicea Western Roman Empire Cultural Changes in the Late Roman Empire Constantine 1. Compare and contrast the decline of the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire. 2. Describe the cultural changes that occurred in China following the collapse. 3. How did Christianity become prominent in the late Roman Empire? 4. How did the Church become institutionalized or standardized? 5. What was the role of Christianity in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire? Sep. 21 Sep. 22 Chapter 12: CC Exc. On the Silk Roads, pp Han Dynasty Constantinople 252 Chang an Huns 1. Internal Decay of the Han State Sinicization Edict of Milan 2. Cultural Change in Post-Han China Barracks Emperors Patriarch 3. Internal Decay of the Roman Empire Diocletian Pope 4. Germanic Invasions and the Fall of the Tetrarchs Council of Nicaea Western Roman Empire Constantine 5, Cultural Changes in the Late Roman Empire 1. Compare and contrast the decline of the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire. 2. Describe the cultural changes that occurred in China following the collapse. 3. How did Christianity become prominent in the late Roman Empire? 4. How did the Church become institutionalized or standardized? 5. What was the role of Christianity in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire? Sep. 23 Test: Chapters Multiple Choice Questions chapters Multiple Choice Questions chapters 1-6 PERIOD 3: 600 BCE to 600 CE Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies Date Due Assignment (Blue sections listed) Important Terms Sep. 26 Ch. 13: The Expansive Realm of Islam, pp Islam Caliph 1. Muhammad and His Message Dar al-islam Abu Bakr

10 2. Muhammad s Migration to Medina 3. The Establishment of Islam in Arabia 4. The Early Caliphs and the Umayyad Dynasty 5. The Abbasid Dynasty Muhammad Quran Mecca Medina Ka ba Five Pillars Sharia Shia Ali Umayyad Dynasty Abbasid Dynasty Baghdad Qadis Saljuqs 1. What is the dar al-islam? 2. How did Muhammad s background influence his beliefs and the early development of Islam? 3. Describe the fundamental teachings of Islam. 5 Pillars 4. What challenges did Muhammad and his followers face? How were these challenges resolved? 5. How did the umma address the issue of a successor after Muhammad died? 6. What divisions occurred within the umma over this issue? 7. What is the difference between the Shia and the Sunni? 8. How did the rule of the Abbasids differ from the rule of the Umayyads? 9. Describe the collapse of the Abbasid Dynasty. Sep. 27 Ch. 13: The Expansive Realm of Islam, pp The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading Zone 2. Changing Status of Women 3. The Formation of an Islamic Cultural Tradition 4. Islam and the Cultural Traditions of Persia, India and Greece Sep. 28 Abbasid Dynasty Saljuqs Caravans Al-Andalus Qadis (jurist) Madrasas Sufis Hajj 1. How did the growth of the realm of Islam contribute to agricultural, industrial and urban development? 2. What factors contributed to the expansion of Islamic overland and maritime trade? 3. How does Al-Andalus illustrate the effects of long-distance trade during the Abbasid era? 4. What people and institutions helped to promote and spread the values of Islam? 5. Who were the Sufis? 6. What were their beliefs? 7. What role did they play in the development of Islam? Sep. 29 Ch. 13: The Expansive Realm of Islam, pp The Formation of a Hemispheric Trading Zone 6. Changing Status of Women 7. The Formation of an Islamic Cultural Tradition 1. Islam and the Cultural Traditions of Persia, India and Greece Abbasid Dynasty Saljuqs Caravans Al-Andalus Qadis (jurist) Madrasas Sufis Hajj 1. How did the growth of the realm of Islam contribute to agricultural, industrial and urban development? 2. What factors contributed to the expansion of Islamic overland and maritime trade? 3. How does Al-Andalus illustrate the effects of long-distance trade during the Abbasid era? 4. What people and institutions helped to promote and spread the values of Islam? 5. Who were the Sufis? 6. What were their beliefs? 7. What role did they play in the development of Islam? Sep 30 Quiz: Chapter 13

11 Multiple Choice Questions Short Responses Oct. 10 Ch. 14: The Resurgence of East Asia, pp Sui Yangdi Mongols 1. The Sui Dynasty Grand Canal Fast-Ripening Rice 2. The Tang Dynasty Tang Taizong Porcelain 3. The Song Dynasty Equal-field System Metallurgy 4. Agricultural Development Bureaucracy of Merit Gunpowder 5. Technological and Industrial Development Civil Service Exams Printing Song Taizu Naval Technology 1. What were the accomplishments of the Sui Dynasty? 2. Why didn t it last long? 3. What policies helped to account for the early success of the Tang Dynasty? 4. What led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty? 5. How was the Song Dynasty different than the Tang? 6. What weaknesses led to its decline? 7. How did new agricultural, technological and industrial developments aid the growth of China? 8. How is foot binding an illustration of the increasing patriarchy during this era? Oct. 11 Ch. 14: The Resurgence of East Asia, pp The Emergence of a Market Economy 2. The Establishment of Buddhism 3. Neo-Confucianism 4. Korea and Vietnam 5. Early Japan 6. Medieval Japan Oct. 12 Buddhism Dunhuang Neo-Confucianism Silla Dynasty Nara Japan Heian Japan Samurai Shinto Shogun 1. What were the accomplishments of the Sui Dynasty? 2. Why didn t it last long? 3. What policies helped to account for the early success of the Tang Dynasty? 4. What led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty? 5. How was the Song Dynasty different than the Tang? 6. What weaknesses led to its decline? 7. How did new agricultural, technological and industrial developments aid the growth of China? 8. How is foot binding an illustration of the increasing patriarchy during this era? Oct. 13 Ch. 14: The Resurgence of East Asia, pp The Emergence of a Market Economy 2. The Establishment of Buddhism 3. Neo-Confucianism 4. Korea and Vietnam 5. Early Japan 6. Medieval Japan Buddhism Dunhuang Neo-Confucianism Silla Dynasty Nara Japan Heian Japan Samurai Shinto Shogun 1. What were the accomplishments of the Sui Dynasty? 2. Why didn t it last long? 3. What policies helped to account for the early success of the Tang Dynasty? 4. What led to the decline of the Tang Dynasty? 5. How was the Song Dynasty different than the Tang? 6. What weaknesses led to its decline? 7. How did new agricultural, technological and industrial developments aid the growth of China? 8. How is foot binding an illustration of the increasing patriarchy during this era?

12 Oct. 14 Quiz: Chapter 14 Multiple Choice Questions Short Responses Oct. 17 Ch. 15: India & the Indian Ocean Basin, pp The Quest for Centralized Imperial Rule 2. The Introduction of Islam to Northern India 3. The Hindu Kingdoms of Southern India 4. Agriculture in the Monsoon World 5. Trade and the Economic Development of Southern India 1. How did northern and southern India differ? 2. Describe characteristics of King Harsha s rule. 3. How did Islam spread to India? 4. Why is Mahmud of Ghazni significant? 5. Why was agriculture challenging in India? 6. What was the role of Hindu temples? 7. Why was there a surge in Indian Ocean trade? Oct. 18 Ch. 15: India & the Indian Ocean Basin, pp The Quest for Centralized Imperial Rule 2. The Introduction of Islam to Northern India 3. The Hindu Kingdoms of Southern India 4. Agriculture in the Monsoon World 5. Trade & the Economic Development of S India 1. How did northern and southern India differ? 2. Describe characteristics of King Harsha s rule. 3. How did Islam spread to India? 4. Why is Mahmud of Ghazni significant? 5. Why was agriculture challenging in India? 6. What was the role of Hindu temples? 7. Why was there a surge in Indian Ocean trade? Harsha Islamic Merchants Turkish Migrants Mahmud of Ghazni Sultanate of Delhi Chola Monsoons Role of Hindu Temples Harsha Islamic Merchants Turkish Migrants Mahmud of Ghazni Sultanate of Delhi Chola Monsoons Role of Hindu Temples Oct. 19 Oct. 20 Ch. 15: India & the Indian Ocean Basin, pp Cross-Cultural Trade in the Indian Ocean Basin 2. Caste and Society 3. Islam and Its Appeal 4. The States of Southeast Asia 1. The Arrival of Islam Emporia Axum Spread of Islam Sufis Bhakti Movement Khmer/Angkor Melaka 1. How did the caste system respond to the changes of this era? 2. Why did many Indians convert to Islam?. 3. What was the goal of the bhakti mvmt? 4. What political and cultural characteristics did India spread to Southeast Asia? 5. Why was Melaka a popular trading state? Oct. 21 Quiz: Chapter 15 Multiple Choice Questions

13 Short Responses Oct. 24 Ch. 16: The Two Worlds of Christendom, pp The Early Byzantine Empire 2. Muslim Conquests and Byzantine Revival 3. The Rise of the Franks 4. The Age of the Vikings Byzantine Empire Constantine Caesaropapism Justinian Hagia Sofia Code of Laws Sasanids Greek Fire Theme System 1. How is the Byzantine Empire connected to the Roman Empire? 2. Why is the location of Constantinople (Byzantium) important for trade and defense? 3. What is caesaropapism? 4. Secular/Ecclesiastical 5. What were the accomplishments of Emperor Justinian? 6. Why didn t Justinian s expansion last? Threats? 7. How did the Byzantine rulers respond to Muslim conquests? 8. What is the theme system? How is it connected to agriculture? 9. What happened to political authority in Europe after the collapse of Rome? 10. What is the impact of the Franks conversion to Christianity? 11. How did Charlemagne maintain his authority? 12. Why did his empire collapse? 13. Why did the Norse (Vikings) expand? How far west did they reach? 14. Describe the devolution of political authority in Europe after the Vikings expansion. Oct. 25 Ch. 16: The Two Worlds of Christendom, pp The Early Byzantine Empire 2. Muslim Conquests and Byzantine Revival 3. The Rise of the Franks 4. The Age of the Vikings Byzantine Empire Constantine Caesaropapism Justinian Hagia Sofia Code of Laws Sasanids Greek Fire Theme System Ger. Tribes/Kingdoms Franks Carolingians Charles Martel Tours Charlemagne Missi Dominici Pope Leo III Norse/Vikings 1. How is the Byzantine Empire connected to the Roman Empire? 2. Why is the location of Constantinople (Byzantium) important for trade and defense? 3. What is caesaropapism? 4. Secular/Ecclesiastical 5. What were the accomplishments of Emperor Justinian? 6. Why didn t Justinian s expansion last? Threats? 7. How did the Byzantine rulers respond to Muslim conquests? 8. What is the theme system? How is it connected to agriculture? 9. What happened to political authority in Europe after the collapse of Rome? 10. What is the impact of the Franks conversion to Christianity? 11. How did Charlemagne maintain his authority? 12. Why did his empire collapse? 13. Why did the Norse (Vikings) expand? How far west did they reach? 14. Describe the devolution of political authority in Europe after the Vikings expansion. Oct. 26 Ch. 16: The Two Worlds of Christendom, pp The Two Economies of Early Medieval Europe Dominicans Franciscans Crusades Pope Urban II

14 2. Social Development in the Two Worlds of Christendom 3. Popes and Patriarchs 4. Monks and Missionaries 1. Two Churches Vinland Reconquista Saladin 1. Compare the two economies and societies of early medieval Europe. (This is a BIG question.) 2. What is the difference between the Pope and the patriarchs? 3. Why is Pope Gregory significant? 4. What is the relationship between iconoclasm and caesaropapism? 5. How did monasteries form and what role did they play in society? Lay person, laity 6. What influence did the Byzantine empire have on the Slavs to their north? 7. Why was there tension and eventually rivalry between the Byzantine Church and the Church of Western Europe? Oct. 27 Homework TDB Oct. 28 Exam #3 55 Multiple Choice Questions PERIOD 4: 600 BCE to 600 CE Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies Date Assignment Important Terms Oct. 31 Ch. 17: Nomadic Emp. & Eurasian Intgr., pp Economy and Society of Nomadic Pastoralism 2. Turkish Empires in Persia, Anatolia and India 3. Chinggis Khan and the Making of the Mongol Empire Karakorum Yurt Saljuq Turks Turks and Abbasids Sultanate of Delhi Temujin/Chinggis Khan Khwarazm Campaign 1. Describe the economy and society of nomadic peoples. 2. What was the relationship between nomadic peoples and settled societies? 3. Describe the role of nomadic peoples in the Abbasid Dynasty, the Byzantine Empire and India. 4. How did Chinggis Khan unify the Mongols and create a strong fighting force? 5. Why was the Mongol army so powerful? 6. Describe the expansion of the Mongol empire under Chinggis Khan. Nov. 1 Ch. 17: Nomadic Emp. & Eurasian Intgr., pp Economy and Society of Nomadic Pastoralism 2. Turkish Empires in Persia, Anatolia and India 3. Chinggis Khan and the Making of the Mongol Empire Karakorum Yurt Saljuq Turks Turks and Abbasids Sultanate of Delhi Temujin/Chinggis Khan Khwarazm Campaign 1. Describe the economy and society of nomadic peoples. 2. What was the relationship between nomadic peoples and settled societies? 3. Describe the role of nomadic peoples in the Abbasid Dynasty, the Byzantine Empire and India. 4. How did Chinggis Khan unify the Mongols and create a strong fighting force?

15 5. Why was the Mongol army so powerful? 6. Describe the expansion of the Mongol empire under Chinggis Khan. Nov. 2 Homework TDB Nov. 3 Ch. 17: Nomadic Emp. & Eurasian Intgr., pp The Mongol Empires after Chinggis Khan 2. The Mongols and Eurasian Integration 3. Decline of the Mongols in Persia and China 4. Tamerlane the Whirlwind 1. The Foundation of the Ottoman Empire Khubilai Khan Marco Polo Golden Horde Ilkhanate of Persia Yuan Dynasty Tamerlane Ottoman Empire 1. What were the accomplishments of Khubilai Khan? 2. Describe Mongol rule in Persia and China. 3. What was the Mongol attitude towards religion? 4. How did the Mongols influence trade? 5. Explain the decline of the Mongols. 6. What were the accomplishments of Tamerlane? 7. Who were the Ottomans and what were their early accomplishments? Nov. 4 Quiz-Chapter 17 1 Short Response Nov. 7 Ch. 18: States and Soc. of SS Africa, pp Bantu Gao 1. Agriculture and Population Growth Bananas Ghana 2. African Political Organization Jenne-jeno Sundiata 3. Trans-Saharan Trade and Islamic States in Chiefdom Mali West Africa Kongo Mansa Musa 1. Describe the effects of the Bantu migrations. 2. Describe the political structures of the Bantu societies of sub-saharan Africa. 3. Why was the use of the camel significant? 4. Why was the kingdom of Ghana an important commercial site? 5. Where and how did Islam spread to sub-saharan Africa? How was it different? 6. Who was Sundiata? 7. How did Mansa Musa influence the development of Mali? Nov. 8 Homework TDB Nov. 9 Ch. 18: States and Soc. of SS Africa, pp The Indian Ocean Trade and Islamic States in East Africa 2. Social Classes 3. African Religion The Arrival of Christianity and Islam Swahili Swahili City-States Great Zimbabwe Zanj Revolt Axum Ethiopian Christianity Nov. 10 Quiz-Chapter 18 1 Short Response Nov. 14 Ch. 19: The Increasing Infl. of Europe, pp The Late Byzantine Empire 2. The Holy Roman Empire 3. Regional Monarchies in France and England 4. Regional States in Italy and Iberia 5. Growth of the Agricultural Economy Byzantines Normans Saljuqs Ottomans Otto I Holy Roman Empire Frederick Barbarossa Capetians Normans (in England) William of Normandy Granada Hanseatic League

16 The Revival of Towns and Trade Investiture Contest 1. Describe the decline of the Late Byzantine Empire. 2. How was the Holy Roman Empire created? 3. Describe the relationship between the Church and the Holy Roman Emperor. 4. How did the Church prevent emperors from building a powerful imperial state? 5. Explain the Investiture Contest. 6. How did the Capetian kings centralize their power and authority in France? 7. What happened in England in 1066? 8. How was the political organization different in Italy? 9. How did each of the following transform Europe: Agricultural production, Urbanization, Manufacturing, Trade: Hanseatic League? Nov. 15 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Ch. 19: The Increasing Infl. of Europe, pp Byzantines Frederick Barbarossa 1. The Late Byzantine Empire Normans Capetians 2. The Holy Roman Empire Saljuqs Normans (in England) 3. Regional Monarchies in France and England Ottomans William of Normandy 4. Regional States in Italy and Iberia Otto I Granada 5. Growth of the Agricultural Economy Holy Roman Empire Hanseatic League 6. The Revival of Towns and Trade Investiture Contest 1. Describe the decline of the Late Byzantine Empire. 2. How was the Holy Roman Empire created? 3. Describe the relationship between the Church and the Holy Roman Emperor. 4. How did the Church prevent emperors from building a powerful imperial state? 5. Explain the Investiture Contest. 6. How did the Capetian kings centralize their power and authority in France? 7. What happened in England in 1066? 8. How was the political organization different in Italy? 9. How did each of the following transform Europe: Agricultural production, Urbanization, Manufacturing, Trade: Hanseatic League? Ch. 19: The Increasing Infl. of Europe, pp Dominicans Crusades 1. Reform Movements and Popular Heresies Franciscans Pope Urban II 2. Atlantic and Baltic Colonization Vinland Saladin 3. The Reconquest of Sicily and Spain Reconquista 4. The Crusades 1. How were the Dominicans and Franciscans different than other orders of monks? 2. Where did the Reconquista take place and what was its purpose? 3. Why did Pope Urban II order the crusades? 4. What were the long-term effects of the crusades? Nov. 18 Quiz-Chapter 19 1 Short Response Nov. 21 Nov. 22 Nov. 23

17 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Ch. 20: Americas and Oceania, pp Teotihuacan Chinampa 1. The Toltecs and the Mexica Toltecs/Tula Huitzlopochti 2. Mexica Society Mexica (Aztecs) Iroquois 3. Mexica Religion Tenochtitlan Mound Peoples Bernal Diaz d. Castillo Cahokia 1. What were the advantages to the Mexica building their capital on Lake Texcoco? 2. What is the chinampa system? 3. Describe the political structure of the Mexica. How did they control their empire? 4. Describe the military structure of the Mexica. 5. Describe the social structure of the Mexica (role of warriors, women, priests). 6. Describe the religion of the Mexica/Aztecs. 7. Who was Bernal Diaz del Castillo? 8. How did the societies of North America differ from each other? How were they similar to other societies in the Americas? Ch. 20: Americas and Oceania, pp Teotihuacan Chinampa 1. The Toltecs and the Mexica Toltecs/Tula Huitzilopochti 2. Mexica Society Mexica (Aztecs) Iroquois 3. Mexica Religion Tenochtitlan Mound Peoples Bernal Diaz d. Castillo Cahokia 1. What were the advantages to the Mexica building their capital on Lake Texcoco? 2. What is the chinampa system? 3. Describe the political structure of the Mexica. How did they control their empire? 4. Describe the military structure of the Mexica. 5. Describe the social structure of the Mexica (role of warriors, women, priests). 6. Describe the religion of the Mexica/Aztecs. 7. Who was Bernal Diaz del Castillo? 8. How did the societies of North America differ from each other? How were they similar to other societies in the Americas? Ch. 20: Americas and Oceania, pp The Coming of the Incas 3. Inca Society and Religion 4. The Nomadic Foragers of Australia 5. The Development of Pacific Island Societies Chimu Incas Quipu Cuzco Polynesians 1. Describe the Inca political structure. How did they control their empire and impose rule? 2. How did the Inca record information and communicate across distances? 3. What function did the capital, Cuzco, serve? 4. How did their social structure and religion compare to the Mexica? 5. What were some of the achievements of the Inca? 6. Compare the social and political structure of the peoples inhabiting Oceania with those of the other societies of Eurasia. How and why did they develop differently? 7. Trace the migrations and trade networks of the Pacific Island societies. Dec. 2 Quiz-Chapter 20 1 Short Response Dec. 5 Chapter 21: Reaching Out, pp Patterns of Long-Distance Trade 3. Political and Diplomatic Travel Marco Polo Diplomacy Rabban Sauma

18 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec Missionary Campaigns 5. Long-Distance Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchanges 5. Bubonic Plague Ibn Battuta Gunpowder Bubonic Plague 1. Why were the travels of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta important? 2. What were the effects of agricultural and technological diffusion along trade routes? 3. Trace the origins and spread of the Bubonic Plague. 4. What were the social and economic effects of the plague? Chapter 21: Reaching Out, pp Patterns of Long-Distance Trade 2. Political and Diplomatic Travel 3. Missionary Campaigns 4. Long-Distance Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchanges 5. Bubonic Plague Marco Polo Diplomacy Rabban Sauma Ibn Battuta Gunpowder Bubonic Plague 1. How did things change in China after the collapse of the Yuan dynasty? 2. What were the contributions of Emperor Hongwu? 3. How was recovery in Europe different than in China? 4. How/why/where did the Renaissance begin? Why is it significant? 5. What is humanism? 6. What was the purpose for the voyages of Zheng He? Why were the voyages ended? 7. Why did the Portuguese begin exploring the west coast of Africa? DBQs Returned and Debriefed Chapter 21: Reaching Out, pp Recovery in China: The Ming Dynasty 2. Recovery in Western Europe: State Building 3. Recovery in Western Europe: The Renaissance 4. The Chinese Reconnaissance of the Indian Ocean Basin 5. European Exploration in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Ming Dynasty Hongwu Hundred Years War Renaissance Humanism Zheng He Christopher Columbus 1. How did things change in China after the collapse of the Yuan dynasty? 2. What were the contributions of Emperor Hongwu? 3. How was recovery in Europe different than in China? 4. How/why/where did the Renaissance begin? Why is it significant? 5. What is humanism? 6. What was the purpose for the voyages of Zheng He? Why were the voyages ended? 7. Why did the Portuguese begin exploring the west coast of Africa? Dec. 9 Quiz-Chapter 21 1 Short Response Dec. 12 Review Day Dec. 13 Review Day Dec. 14 Review Day Dec. 15/16 Cumulative Final Exam 70 Multiple Choice Questions from all material