Complete reading Lesson 59, pages 338-339. Also read Lesson 60 on the Jews of the Middle Ages.
Do map activity #2 for The Battle of Hastings on page 327 using the map page handout, page 509.
Study for the quiz by reviewing the history cards and lessons 11, 18, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37-39, 41, 43-44, 46, 48-49, 55-56, and 58-60.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
History Card/ Key Dates/ Lesson 58
Write history card ~ The Early Crusades 57
1096
Pope Urban II responded to the Byzantine Emperor's plea for help against the Muslims from Turkistan. They had moved into Palestine, torturing and killing Christians and Jews, and were warring non-stop against Constantinople. The Pope agreed to help. 15,000 crusaders responded to the Pope's urging, but without leadership and planning, they starved on the way or were slaughtered by Turks. Three years later, nobles and knights organized a more proper "First Crusade" and reclaimed Palestine.
Review cards 55 - 57.
Study these dates and events for memorization:
33AD Pentecost
313 Edict of Milan
476 Fall of Western Roman Empire
622 Birth of Islam
732 Battle of Tours
793 Invasion of the Vikings
1003 Leif Ericsson Discovers North America
1066 Battle of Hastings
1096 Early Crusades
Read Lesson 58.
1096
Pope Urban II responded to the Byzantine Emperor's plea for help against the Muslims from Turkistan. They had moved into Palestine, torturing and killing Christians and Jews, and were warring non-stop against Constantinople. The Pope agreed to help. 15,000 crusaders responded to the Pope's urging, but without leadership and planning, they starved on the way or were slaughtered by Turks. Three years later, nobles and knights organized a more proper "First Crusade" and reclaimed Palestine.
Review cards 55 - 57.
Study these dates and events for memorization:
33AD Pentecost
313 Edict of Milan
476 Fall of Western Roman Empire
622 Birth of Islam
732 Battle of Tours
793 Invasion of the Vikings
1003 Leif Ericsson Discovers North America
1066 Battle of Hastings
1096 Early Crusades
Read Lesson 58.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
History Cards/Review
Write the following history cards after completing the last assignment if you have not done so.
Leif Ericsson Discovers North America #52
c.1003
About 500 years before Christopher Columbus, Leif Ericsson landed on North American soil as the first white man to do so. He was the son of Eric the Red and was nicknamed "Leif the Lucky" for saving the crew of a sinking ship. He made 3 trips with different landings in present-day Canada but never permanently settled there. Columbus later visited Iceland to learn of this "New World" of which these Vikings knew!
Macbeth, King of Scotland #53
1040
An ambitious General in Scotland under King Duncan I, Macbeth killed his King by hand in 1040 AD. He then ruled well for 17 years. However, King Duncan's son, Malcolm III, revenged his father's murder by killing Macbeth, also by hand. He soon removed Macbeth's stepson from the throne and became King of Scotland during their time of a brutal history.
El Cid, a Spanish Hero #54
1040
Born in 1040, this Spanish Knight fought for anyone who would pay him. First for the Muslims but later for the Christians, he led the recapture of the city of Valencia, on the shore of Spain, from the Muslims and ruled well as a Governor. The Muslims were pushed out of the region, and Spanish literature developed "El Cid's" identity into a national hero.
Review the following History Cards in preparation for a Quiz on Friday: #s 7, 16, 17, 21, 25, 26, 28 - 30, 36, 42, 43, 45, 47, and 51 - 54.
Complete the small part of reading from Lesson 56 which we did not get to finish in class today, the last part of page 321 through 322.
Leif Ericsson Discovers North America #52
c.1003
About 500 years before Christopher Columbus, Leif Ericsson landed on North American soil as the first white man to do so. He was the son of Eric the Red and was nicknamed "Leif the Lucky" for saving the crew of a sinking ship. He made 3 trips with different landings in present-day Canada but never permanently settled there. Columbus later visited Iceland to learn of this "New World" of which these Vikings knew!
Macbeth, King of Scotland #53
1040
An ambitious General in Scotland under King Duncan I, Macbeth killed his King by hand in 1040 AD. He then ruled well for 17 years. However, King Duncan's son, Malcolm III, revenged his father's murder by killing Macbeth, also by hand. He soon removed Macbeth's stepson from the throne and became King of Scotland during their time of a brutal history.
El Cid, a Spanish Hero #54
1040
Born in 1040, this Spanish Knight fought for anyone who would pay him. First for the Muslims but later for the Christians, he led the recapture of the city of Valencia, on the shore of Spain, from the Muslims and ruled well as a Governor. The Muslims were pushed out of the region, and Spanish literature developed "El Cid's" identity into a national hero.
Review the following History Cards in preparation for a Quiz on Friday: #s 7, 16, 17, 21, 25, 26, 28 - 30, 36, 42, 43, 45, 47, and 51 - 54.
Complete the small part of reading from Lesson 56 which we did not get to finish in class today, the last part of page 321 through 322.
Monday, February 13, 2012
History Cards and "El Cid"
Read Lesson 54 about the Spanish hero, El Cid!
Write the following history cards in review of these lessons:
St. Simon and the Coptic Orthodox Church (50)
979
The Coptic Church in Alexandria, Egypt, combined the Greek alphabet with Egyptian words and symbols. These Christians were largely overrun by Arab Muslims, yet a minority maintained their faith. In 979, an Islamic King witnessed the power of God through the prayers of the Coptics and the humility and faith of a poor shoemaker named Simon. They trusted God to move a mountain to prove to the Jews and the King that God was real. As a result, the Muslim King gave praise to God and ordered Christian persecution to cease and personally oversaw the building of a Christian church at the mountain.
Eric the Red and the Settlement of Greenland (51)
985
Eric the Red, from Norway, forced to leave Iceland for a double murder, explored and then settled in "Greenland" in 985 AD, which he named such in order to attract others. Although the middle of the island is permafrost and subject to moving glaciers, the settlers survived over 400 years. We learn of their history from the historical poetry, or sagas, they wrote which were preserved.
Write the following history cards in review of these lessons:
St. Simon and the Coptic Orthodox Church (50)
979
The Coptic Church in Alexandria, Egypt, combined the Greek alphabet with Egyptian words and symbols. These Christians were largely overrun by Arab Muslims, yet a minority maintained their faith. In 979, an Islamic King witnessed the power of God through the prayers of the Coptics and the humility and faith of a poor shoemaker named Simon. They trusted God to move a mountain to prove to the Jews and the King that God was real. As a result, the Muslim King gave praise to God and ordered Christian persecution to cease and personally oversaw the building of a Christian church at the mountain.
Eric the Red and the Settlement of Greenland (51)
985
Eric the Red, from Norway, forced to leave Iceland for a double murder, explored and then settled in "Greenland" in 985 AD, which he named such in order to attract others. Although the middle of the island is permafrost and subject to moving glaciers, the settlers survived over 400 years. We learn of their history from the historical poetry, or sagas, they wrote which were preserved.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Reports and Leif Ericsson
Each student has the 1 page report from page 294 listed here:
Allie ~ the recently discovered home of Eric the Red. Jacob ~ polar bears.
Connor ~ dogsled teams. Joseph ~ mummies.
Each person will inform the class what they learned about their topic.
Write or Type History Card 49 - The Song Dynasty of China (960).
Started by General Yin in 960, he made Kaifeng the new capital city. Thriving trade markets and the entertainment industry brought about 24-hour restaurants in Kaifeng. The Song Dynasty lasted about 300 years and is remembered for the times' inventions: paper money, porcelain, explosive weapons, acupuncture, the compass needle, and movable type. Unfortunately, they also practiced foot binding of female infants to make their women have "lily feet."
Read Lesson 52.
Allie ~ the recently discovered home of Eric the Red. Jacob ~ polar bears.
Connor ~ dogsled teams. Joseph ~ mummies.
Each person will inform the class what they learned about their topic.
Write or Type History Card 49 - The Song Dynasty of China (960).
Started by General Yin in 960, he made Kaifeng the new capital city. Thriving trade markets and the entertainment industry brought about 24-hour restaurants in Kaifeng. The Song Dynasty lasted about 300 years and is remembered for the times' inventions: paper money, porcelain, explosive weapons, acupuncture, the compass needle, and movable type. Unfortunately, they also practiced foot binding of female infants to make their women have "lily feet."
Read Lesson 52.
Monday, February 6, 2012
History Cards/Review
Review the highlights and what we discussed from Lessons 46 - 48. Write these history cards from these lessons and study.
Write history card #46: Good King Wenceslas
929
Wenceslas would not deny his faith in Jesus Christ, learned from his grandparents, the Prince of Czechoslovakia and Ludmilla, after his pagan mother had Ludmilla murdered. Wenceslas became the Duke of Behemia when he turned 18 and was an exceptional ruler of kindness, generosity, and forgiveness. Yet, his brother, Boleslav, plotted his murder. Wenceslas forgave his Boleslav while facing his sword, but other nobles slew him anyway on the steps of his church in 929AD.
History Card #47: Otto I and the Holy Roman Empire
936
Becoming King of Germany in 936, Otto I grew the nation by conquering surrounding lands. Because he aided the Pope John XII by squelching an Italian uprising in Italy, the Pope crowned Otto the Roman Emporer of the West. A few hundred years later, the word "Holy" was added to the title to refer to this western European empire under German rule. Otto I used Christianity to unit all people under his rule by force, uniting the power of the govt. and the church. Despite these issues, Germany became very prosperous during the following century, and it all started with Otto I.
History Card #48: Vladimer I of Russia
c. 956
King Vladimer I, descendent of the Viking, Rurik, was born about 956 AD. Influenced by Christian grandparents, he felt it important to establish a church for Russia. After his representatives investigated the Eastern and Western Orthodox Churches, he decided the beauty of the Eastern one was superior. He commissioned missionaries from Constantinople to build Russia's Church, and he also married a Byzantine princess, Anna. God's Word had spread from the missionaries, but Vladimer I soon required conversion and baptism, thus polluting the Christian faith in Russia.
Write history card #46: Good King Wenceslas
929
Wenceslas would not deny his faith in Jesus Christ, learned from his grandparents, the Prince of Czechoslovakia and Ludmilla, after his pagan mother had Ludmilla murdered. Wenceslas became the Duke of Behemia when he turned 18 and was an exceptional ruler of kindness, generosity, and forgiveness. Yet, his brother, Boleslav, plotted his murder. Wenceslas forgave his Boleslav while facing his sword, but other nobles slew him anyway on the steps of his church in 929AD.
History Card #47: Otto I and the Holy Roman Empire
936
Becoming King of Germany in 936, Otto I grew the nation by conquering surrounding lands. Because he aided the Pope John XII by squelching an Italian uprising in Italy, the Pope crowned Otto the Roman Emporer of the West. A few hundred years later, the word "Holy" was added to the title to refer to this western European empire under German rule. Otto I used Christianity to unit all people under his rule by force, uniting the power of the govt. and the church. Despite these issues, Germany became very prosperous during the following century, and it all started with Otto I.
History Card #48: Vladimer I of Russia
c. 956
King Vladimer I, descendent of the Viking, Rurik, was born about 956 AD. Influenced by Christian grandparents, he felt it important to establish a church for Russia. After his representatives investigated the Eastern and Western Orthodox Churches, he decided the beauty of the Eastern one was superior. He commissioned missionaries from Constantinople to build Russia's Church, and he also married a Byzantine princess, Anna. God's Word had spread from the missionaries, but Vladimer I soon required conversion and baptism, thus polluting the Christian faith in Russia.
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