Do Now 11 “The word renaissance means rebirth.

This stood for the rebirth of European greatness rather than chaos. This was the time in history that Europe was pulled out of the dark ages.”

Aim- What is the renaissance? Term to know- Humanism

Starts in Italy, focus on individual, rebirth in antiquity (INTEREST IN GREEK AND ROMAN IDEAS),

Humanism Artists focus on realism, human

emotion, and perspective Artists of the Renaissance include

Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael

started by Martin Luther because he was against the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church

Martin Luther writes his 95 Theses Luther refuses to recant his views Christianity breaks into many different

denominations Catholic Church starts Counter-

Reformation to clean up the Catholic Church

Ends religious unity in Europe

German Monk 1500s

95 Theses protest RCC corruption; sale of indulgences

VernacularReformation occurs Council of Trent

Johann Gutenberg develops printing press for western Europe

Books become cheaper Number of books increase Literacy and education increases in

western Europe

Base your answers to questions and on the illustration below and on your knowledge of social studies.

38-Which concept is most closely related to the main idea of the illustration?

(1) isolation (2) armed conflict (3) cultural diffusion (4) urbanization

Answer the following question using the following diagram:

41-Based on the information in this illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?

(1) The women had equal status to the men. (2) The social structure was hierarchical. (3) Social mobility was unrestricted. (4) Soldiers outnumbered farmers.

50- Which type of government is shown in the cartoon?

1. a socialist republic 2. an absolute monarchy 3. a communist dictatorship 4. a democracy

1. Explain the Neolithic Revolution2. Compare and contrast the views of the afterlife

between Mesopotamia and Egypt. Give reasons how the floods had an effect on this.

3. Compare and contrast the geography of Italy and Greece?

4. Explain the term ethnocentric, and explain how the Chinese were known to be this way?

Do Now 6-9 12“Absolute rulers were kings who had total power. They got this power from claiming divine right. Divine right to rule can be claimed by a ruler. This gives them the explanation that god gives them the right to rule”Aim- Who are some divine right monarchs?

Final Exam Today“The Neolithic revolution changed the world by starting farming, domesticating animals and causing people to settle down. This also led to people settling down by rivers so they could use the rich fertile soil for farming.”

Study for final- limited time 50 multiple choice- 5 short answers

“Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are two cities of India. They show that India had well planned cities that are similar to a present day city. This proved that these cities had good urban planning”Aim- Complete final exam

Do Now “China was surrounded by natural barriers. These natural barriers caused China to become ethnocentric which means that they thought their ethnicity was better than everyone else”Aim- Finish Final Exam

Geography – archipelago (chain of islands), mountainous, located in “ring of fire”, many volcanoes and earthquakes caused tsunamis

Irregular coastline created many natural harbors

Mountains caused a weak central government which led to feudalism

Tsunamis and earthquakes caused people to worship the forces of nature, which led to religion of Shintoism

Samurai followed a code of conduct called bushido, similar to chivalry followed by European knights

Early Japan was influenced by China and Korea

Korea- Located on a peninsula- Located between China and Japan- Known as a Cultural Bridge between China

and Japan- Becomes known as Hermit Kingdom- Location influences Korea’s history

Mongols- Start out as nomadic tribes on steppes of Asia- United by Genghis Khan- Excel at warfare and horseback riding- Create huge empire- Pax Mongolia- golden age- Isolate Russia and Mongol absolute rule serves as a

model for later Russian rulers- Golden Horde – Mongol Rule in Russia- Mughal India – Mongol rule in India under Akbar the

Great- Yuan Dynasty – Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan - Mongols encourage trade on Silk Road- Safety of empire allows for travels of Marco Polo and Ibn

Battuta

The Americas were only used to make money for Spain

Slaves were used to work in the Americas, first natives, then Africans were used.

The middle passage was the voyage from Africa to the Americas

Columbian Exchange- the exchange of things from Europe-> Africa-> Americas

Absolute rulers were in Spain, France and Russia

England had the Magna Carta and Parliament, which limited the kings power. This caused England to have a limited monarchy

Early Russia- Heavily influenced by

Byzantine Empire- Isolated by Mongol invasions- Develop Cyrillic Alphabet from

Byzantine Monks- Orthodox Christians- Ivan the Great and Ivan the

Terrible – BOTH ABSOLUTE RULERS

- Peter the Great and Catherine the Great both wanted to modernize/westernize and wanted warm water port

French Absolute Monarch

“I AM THE STATE” Sun King Divine Right

Monarch Palace of

Versailles** Power without

limits

Directions- list 5 key words with each question1-Compare and contrast the views of the afterlife between Mesopotamia and Egypt. Give reasons how the floods had an effect on this.

2-Compare and contrast the geography of Italy and Greece.?

3-Explain the term ethnocentric, and explain how the Chinese were known to be this way?

4-Explain what an absolute ruler is and how they ruled?

5-Explain the Neolithic Revolution and how it changed the world?

6-Describe life during the Middle Ages.

•5-11 Focus: 1 –The Neolithic Revolution is a major turning point in human history. Agriculture and the domestication of animals provided an alternative to hunting/ gathering which led to the formation of permanent settlements

• Do Now: –What is a revolution? –Term to know-Agriculture

-Mary Leakey believes human life began in the Great Rift Valley of East AfricaThe first people lived in the Paleolithic Era.-Paleolithic people were nomads (hunters and gatherers)-This time period was known as prehistory because it was before written records.

The Neolithic Revolution was a great turning point in history.

This event started farming, the domestication of animals, and small villages that eventually grew into cities and large civilizations.

Impacts of Neolithic Revolution – Permanent Settlements, New Social Classes, New Technology, Basic Economic Structures

Cities Government Organized Religion Art/Architecture Public Works Specialized Jobs Writing Social Classes

In 5-6 sentences explain the life of a nomad during the Paleolithic Age

In 5-6 sentences explain life after the Neolithic Revolution

Focus 5-122

“Egypt is located on the continent of Africa. It has the desert as a natural barrier that keeps it secluded from the rest of the world and keeps their culture unique”Do Now- What is Egypt surrounded by??Term to know- Cultural diffusionCopy whiteboard in notebook

Egypt (Nile River) Mesopotamia (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers) –

includes Sumer and Babylon India (Ganges and Indus Rivers) China (Huang He and Yangzi Rivers)

Reasons they developed near rivers: Fertile soil Water supply supports irrigation for crops Allow people to produce their own food These areas had a climate that supported the growth of

civilizations

Geography of Egypt Located on the continent of Africa Developed near the Nile River Nile river provides EVERYTHING Constant floods allowed fertile soil to

support civilization

Predictable flooding- they know its coming

good view of afterlife- loved the gods Natural barriers- desert blocks Egypt and

creates a unique culture Hieroglyphics- Egyptian writing Pyramids- Tombs for Pharoahs

In 5-6 sentences explain the geography of Egypt

In 5-6 sentences explain how flooding effects Egypt

Do Now 3“Mesopotamia is known as the land

between two rivers. The two rivers that surround Mesopotamia are the Tigris and Euphrates. This gives the area fertile soil. Mesopotamia also lacks natural barriers”

Aim- What is a negative thing about lacking natural barriers

Term to know- Cuneiform

Geography of Mesopotamia- in the middle east

Developed near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Had fertile soil and good climate to support civilization

Lack of natural barriers- caused positive and negative cultural diffusion

Cultural diffusion is the exchanging of ideas (trade, migration and war)

Unpredictable flooding- never knew when they might come Led to a bad view of the afterlife (Dark and

scary gods) Cuneiform- Sumerian writing Ziggurats- temples to the gods Rosetta stone- translated hieroglyphics

Babylonian King Law Codes “Eye for Eye” Not equal

amongst classes

In 5-6 sentences explain the geography of Sumer/Mesopotamia

In 5-6 sentences explain the flooding in Mesopotamia

Do Now 4“Two rivers in China were the Yang Zi and the Huang He. The Huang He was also called the river of sorrow because of the unpredictable floods and the yellow river because of loess (yellow soil) that turned the river yellow.”Aim- Why were rivers in China important?Term to know- Ethnocentric

Geography of China Developed near the Huang He (Yellow)

and Yangtze Rivers Natural barriers-China was isolated by

mountains and deserts Ethnocentric-Viewed other cultures as

barbarians

Showed ethnocentrism by building the Great wall

Had silk road to trade on with Europe, but did not want European goods

Would not allow Europeans to visit because they didn’t want them influencing their people

Influenced Korea and Japan

Geography of India Is a subcontinent- means it juts out below

the continent of Asia Developed near the Indus and Ganges

Rivers Geographic features: Himalaya Mountains

and Hindu Kush mountains kept them isolated

Monsoons- Gust of wind that brings rain

Khyber pass- only way to India before sea travel

3 regions of India Northern plains- Many rivers makes it the

best place to live in India Deccan plateau- Dry Arid land (desert) Coastal plains- trade and fishing

Asoka-known as the philosopher king of IndiaWas once a harsh ruler with strict

punishment, but after a terrible war he turned to Buddhism

Preached religious tolerance

1. Explain the Paleolithic age2. Explain the Neolithic revolution3. Explain the geography of Egypt and how

the rivers effected the afterlife4. Explain the geography of Mesopotamia

and how the rivers effected the afterlife5. Explain the geography of China and how

this caused them to be ethnocentric

Explain the Khyber pass Explain the geography of India

Do Now “The Silk Road help China trade to

many different parts of the world. At first they traded silk, but eventually they started selling many Chinese goods. This caused cultural diffusion”

Aim- notecard quiz today

“Christianity and Judaism have many similarities and differences. They are both Monotheistic, have a holy book and follow the rules of the Ten Commandments. The main differences is the role Jesus played in starting Christianity”

Aim- How does Christianity hurt Rome? missionaries

Judaism –starts in Middle East

founder was Abraham Monotheistic- belief in one god Ten Commandments- rules to follow Torah- holy book huge impact on Israel

Christianity – starts in Middle East founder was Jesus Monotheistic- believe in one god Ten Commandments-rules to follow Believe Jesus is Messiah Bible- holy book huge impact on Western Europe

Islam – starts in Middle East Founder was Muhammad Monotheistic- believe in one god Five Pillars- guidelines Quran- holy book Mosque- house of worship -huge impact on Middle East

Explain the religion of Judaism

Explain the religion of Christianity

Explain the religion of Islam

Do Now 7“Hinduism is a religion in India that has no single founder. It is a mix of many beliefs that the Aryan people left behind. Hinduism also follows the caste system, which is based on occupation and race”Aim- In Hinduism, what is the Caste system based on?Term to know- Reincarnation

Hinduism – starts in India, no single founder, Polytheistic, caste system, reincarnation, karma, dharma, Vedas, Upanishads, Brahman, huge impact on India

Buddhism – starts in India, foundar was Siddhartha Guatama, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, REJECT THE CASTE SYSTEM, reincarnation, karma, dharma, nirvana, huge impact on China

Shintoism –starts in Japan, worship of forces of nature, influenced by geographic features, huge impact on Japan

Animism – practiced by many people in prehistory, all things in nature have a spirit, similar to Shintoism in Japan, huge impact on ancient Africa

Daoism – starts in China, best government governs least, want to be at one with nature, huge impact on China

Legalism- strict laws harsh punishment, believed people were born bad

Confucianism – starts in China, founder was Confucius, society shapes you, government should rule by example, give respect, get respect, people born good

Do Now 8“Greece is broken up into many small

independent city states. This made it difficult for Greek city states to unite with each other. Mountains and valleys also served as natural barriers to the Greeks.”

Aim- How do natural barriers of Greece affect its growth?

Term to know- Isolated

located in southeastern Europe made up of many mountains, isolate

valleys, and small islands irregular coastline Greeks created small city –states

(city-states also known as polis) due to the fact that islands were separate from each other

Major city-states Athens and Sparta Athens develops democracy-

government ruled by the people Athens values a well-rounded

education Athens reaches golden age under

leadership of Pericles Sparta values military Sparta develops oligarchy-

government ruled by few

Greek Philosophers – Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

Greek Philosophers use observation and rationale thought to explain the world

Greek architecture developed use of columns

Greek paintings and sculpture focused on idealism and realism

Macedonian/Greek 300 B.C. Master of Cultural

Diffusion

Hellenistic Culture Greek, Persian,

Indian, and Egyptian Cultures

9 “Rome’s biggest contribution was its law

codes. Roman law still exists today and is used throughout the world. If it wasn’t for Roman law our justice system would be very different than it was today.”

What is a republic? Term to know- Senate

located near the center of Italy on a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea

few natural barriers- helped it expand from city state to empire

start off as a Republic (a representative government)

most powerful governing body in Roman Republic was the Senate

Patricians- rich Romans Plebeians- poor Romans Laws of the Twelve Tables Easily becomes an Empire Pax Romana – 200 years of peace

and stability

Develop an advance system of roads- trade

Romans develop architectural idea of the arch

Copy many aspects of Greek culture Most important contribution was

legal system Develop aqueducts Fell due to outside invaders, slaves

and bad rulers

eastern portion of Roman Empire becomes Byzantine Empire

develop Greek Eastern Orthodox Christianity

capital city = Constantinople located on key trade route between

Asia and Europe Justinian becomes autocrat Justinian’s Code- laws Hagia Sophia- showed Byzantine

greatness Preserved Greek and Roman ideas

Do Now 10 “The fall of Rome didn’t happen

overnight. Rome was hit with many years of corruption, invasions and bad rulers. All these factors slowly caused the Roman empire to collapse, and this threw Europe into the dark ages”

Aim- Why did Rome fall Term to know- Mercenaries

period of poverty, conflict and disunity caused by fall of Rome

feudalism – characterized by a weak central government and an exchange of land for military service

Serfs were peasants who took care of the land.

Life began to improve during Agricultural Revolution with the use of the three field system and iron plow

Church was the only positive thing people had Crusades – holy wars between Christians and

Muslims Christians wanted to defend the Holy Land,

gain forgiveness for their sins, desired wealth from Middle East

Crusades brought western Europeans out of isolation and exposed them to new technology

Crusades caused an increase in religious conflict and exposed Europeans to new diseases such as the Black Death

Black Death (Bubonic Plague) – diseased carried by fleas on rats, traveled along trade routes, caused a shortage of workers, caused the economy to collapse, weakened the Roman Catholic Church