Do Activity 74 B #1 on page 433 and 74 B #3 on page 434.
Read Lesson 75, The Hundred Years' War.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dante, Poet of the Middle Ages
Read Lesson 73 on Dante, Poet of the Middle Ages. Record the next 3 history cards.
The Great Khans and the Mongol Invasion of China 70
(1260)
Genghis Khan unified the wandering Mongol people under his ruthless military leadership. He conquered and ruled northern China, southern Russia, and parts of Muslim Persia to dominate two-thirds of the known world under one Mongol code of laws, the Yassa. His grandson Kublai Khan spread the kingdom even further, replacing China's Song Dynasty with the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in 1260, which lasted about 100 years.
Marco Polo Travels East 71
(1271)
Marco Polo traveled when 17 years old with his Dad and uncle to China. They were traveling merchants from Venice, Italy. It was 1271, and their special trip was one of the longest recorded in Medieval history. Eventually, Marco Polo worked for Kublai Khan, completing errands on behalf of the Khan across the Mongol Empire. Many of his experiences of Chinese life during Mongol rule were later recorded by a French friend, Rustichello, in The Book of Marco Polo.
Sir William Wallace and Robert Bruce, "Bravehearts" of Scotland 72
(1298 and 1314)
After Edward I, King of England, set 3 Englishmen to rule over Scotland, Sir William Wallace led the Scottish people to fight England for Scotland's freedom. Although they won a battle, the Scots were crushed in 1298; Wallace had to hide to preserve his life and came to lose it, being executed for treason against the King of England. Robert Bruce later took Sir Wallace's position of rallying Scotland against England's rule. They defeated King Edward II in 1314. Finally, King Edward III crowned Bruce the sole King of Scotland, King Robert I, in 1328.
Marco Polo Travels East 71
(1271)
Marco Polo traveled when 17 years old with his Dad and uncle to China. They were traveling merchants from Venice, Italy. It was 1271, and their special trip was one of the longest recorded in Medieval history. Eventually, Marco Polo worked for Kublai Khan, completing errands on behalf of the Khan across the Mongol Empire. Many of his experiences of Chinese life during Mongol rule were later recorded by a French friend, Rustichello, in The Book of Marco Polo.
Sir William Wallace and Robert Bruce, "Bravehearts" of Scotland 72
(1298 and 1314)
After Edward I, King of England, set 3 Englishmen to rule over Scotland, Sir William Wallace led the Scottish people to fight England for Scotland's freedom. Although they won a battle, the Scots were crushed in 1298; Wallace had to hide to preserve his life and came to lose it, being executed for treason against the King of England. Robert Bruce later took Sir Wallace's position of rallying Scotland against England's rule. They defeated King Edward II in 1314. Finally, King Edward III crowned Bruce the sole King of Scotland, King Robert I, in 1328.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The Taj Mahal
Do exercise 70B on page 412. For those who missed reading lesson 70, please do so.
Review the following people/characters from the following lessons:
Lesson 3 Paul
10 Bar-Kokhba
19 St.Patrick
23 King Arthur
29 Mohammed
31 Buddha (Here's a church Link of interest.)
38 Aladdin
40 Odin
46 Wenceslas
49 Confucius
54 El Cid
62 Robin Hood
63 samurai warriors
Review the following people/characters from the following lessons:
Lesson 3 Paul
10 Bar-Kokhba
19 St.Patrick
23 King Arthur
29 Mohammed
31 Buddha (Here's a church Link of interest.)
38 Aladdin
40 Odin
46 Wenceslas
49 Confucius
54 El Cid
62 Robin Hood
63 samurai warriors
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
History Cards/Review
Write the following history cards. Study the list below the cards and then take the quiz on pages 405-407, and the bonus paragraph is not required.
King John and The Magna Carta 66
(1215)
After heavily taxing England and living above the law, ruthless King John had to submit to an army of nobles and barons at Runnymede on June 15, 1215. He was forced to put his seal on the document, The Magna Carta. It listed rights, by law, the people possessed, and it put limits on the power of the King. The Magna Carta has been called "the cornerstone of liberty," as it has served as a model to help shape the free nations of the world such as the United States, Canada, and France.
Frederick II, the Amazement of the World 67
(1229)
Mostly left to raise himself as a child, Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, ruled in the midst of a great power struggle with the Pope. Being a friend to the Egyptian Sultan who oversaw Jerusalem, the Sultan granted Frederick II the role of the King of Jerusalem. Without the Pope's trust and support, Frederick II crowned himself King of the holy city in 1229. He lived immorally, was over-bearing as a ruler, and helped the Pope punish "heretics," even though he himself could be considered one. With his death in 1250, the struggle between Pope and Emperor seemed also to die, and Frederick II is remembered as "Stupor Mundi," which is Latin for "the amazement of the world."
St. Thomas Aquinas, Philosopher of the Middle Ages 68
(1252)
Kidnapped by his own brothers to prevent his joining the Dominican friars, he persisted in his devotion and made it to Paris in about 1252 and was tutored by the renowned scholar Albert Magnus. Thomas meshed many branches of knowledge in his greatest written work, Summa Theologica. In it, he also attempted to explain Christianity in light of Aristotle's teachings for the Muslims.
Roger Bacon, Scientist of the Middle Ages 69
(1253)
An English scholar of Oxford, Roger Bacon explained the properties of light and invented the magnifying glass. He could foresee the possibilities of inventions hundreds of years before they occurred, such as guns, cars, airplanes, and even submarines. Bacon is known for his thoughts on scientific experimentation. He recorded his philosophies in the famous Opus Maius. However, the Franciscans whom he had joined in 1253 exiled him for 15 years in penalty of his academic pursuits.
Topics to Review
Know with which locations or land areas the following people were associated: the Essenes, Prince Shotoku, Li Shi Min, St.Augustine, the Maya, Justinian and Theodora, Mohammed, and Samudragupta.
Review the first recorded attack of the Vikings, Zimbabwe, and Vladimer of Russia.
Look back to remember what General Yin of the Song Dynasty of China did, who the "Coptics" were, where Leif Ericsson explored, what occurred in the Investiture Controversey, the founding of the Franciscans, the signing of the Magna Carta, all the areas over which Frederick II was King, and who exiled Roger Bacon.
If you were alert for our review in class on Tuesday and if you review these topics well, you should make a high score on the quiz!
St. Thomas Aquinas, Philosopher of the Middle Ages 68
(1252)
Kidnapped by his own brothers to prevent his joining the Dominican friars, he persisted in his devotion and made it to Paris in about 1252 and was tutored by the renowned scholar Albert Magnus. Thomas meshed many branches of knowledge in his greatest written work, Summa Theologica. In it, he also attempted to explain Christianity in light of Aristotle's teachings for the Muslims.
Roger Bacon, Scientist of the Middle Ages 69
(1253)
An English scholar of Oxford, Roger Bacon explained the properties of light and invented the magnifying glass. He could foresee the possibilities of inventions hundreds of years before they occurred, such as guns, cars, airplanes, and even submarines. Bacon is known for his thoughts on scientific experimentation. He recorded his philosophies in the famous Opus Maius. However, the Franciscans whom he had joined in 1253 exiled him for 15 years in penalty of his academic pursuits.
Topics to Review
Know with which locations or land areas the following people were associated: the Essenes, Prince Shotoku, Li Shi Min, St.Augustine, the Maya, Justinian and Theodora, Mohammed, and Samudragupta.
Review the first recorded attack of the Vikings, Zimbabwe, and Vladimer of Russia.
Look back to remember what General Yin of the Song Dynasty of China did, who the "Coptics" were, where Leif Ericsson explored, what occurred in the Investiture Controversey, the founding of the Franciscans, the signing of the Magna Carta, all the areas over which Frederick II was King, and who exiled Roger Bacon.
If you were alert for our review in class on Tuesday and if you review these topics well, you should make a high score on the quiz!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
King John and the Magna Carta
Read Lesson 66. Do the map activity on page 386, marking the paths of the Children's Crusades. Write the following history cards.
St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clara, and St. Dominic 64
(1210, 1212, 1216)
In contrast to the wealthy Medieval Church, St. Francis gave away all his riches to mingle among the masses, preaching Christ, as did his followers who came to be called Franciscans. One such follower, St. Clara, in 1212 formed the Second Order of Franciscans, a convent for women who devotedly worked for Christ and served people. St. Dominic, from Spain, likewise led the order of Dominicans, recognized officially in 1216 by the Pope, and also reached out to heretics and avidly supported higher education.
The Children's Crusade 65
(1212)
Two boys about 12 years old led separate groups of thousands of children to march to Jerusalem, believing God had called them in order to use them to remove the Muslims from power. Nicholas' group from Germany crossed the Alps but were not helped to cross the sea once they reached Genoa, Italy. Stephen's group from France were loaded onto ships when they reached the coast of France. Many died in the two ships that sunk, and the others were taken to Africa and sold into slavery to Arabs there. The ship owners responsible for this evil were later hanged for something else ~ for attempting to kidnap the Emperor.
If you would like to read more details about the Children's Crusade, you may gain additional insight and understanding from this article.
St. Francis of Assisi, St. Clara, and St. Dominic 64
(1210, 1212, 1216)
In contrast to the wealthy Medieval Church, St. Francis gave away all his riches to mingle among the masses, preaching Christ, as did his followers who came to be called Franciscans. One such follower, St. Clara, in 1212 formed the Second Order of Franciscans, a convent for women who devotedly worked for Christ and served people. St. Dominic, from Spain, likewise led the order of Dominicans, recognized officially in 1216 by the Pope, and also reached out to heretics and avidly supported higher education.
The Children's Crusade 65
(1212)
Two boys about 12 years old led separate groups of thousands of children to march to Jerusalem, believing God had called them in order to use them to remove the Muslims from power. Nicholas' group from Germany crossed the Alps but were not helped to cross the sea once they reached Genoa, Italy. Stephen's group from France were loaded onto ships when they reached the coast of France. Many died in the two ships that sunk, and the others were taken to Africa and sold into slavery to Arabs there. The ship owners responsible for this evil were later hanged for something else ~ for attempting to kidnap the Emperor.
If you would like to read more details about the Children's Crusade, you may gain additional insight and understanding from this article.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Lesson 64
Take your time and read Lesson 64, enjoying learning from these saints who lived their lives to the extreme in the name of Christ!
Use this link to view the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis. If you wish, you may print a photo from this or another website of your choosing to file under "Europe: Italy."
Use this link to view the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis. If you wish, you may print a photo from this or another website of your choosing to file under "Europe: Italy."
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shoguns and Samuri of Japan
Read Lesson 63 ~ The Shoguns and Samurai of Japan.
Write the following history cards:
Richard the Lionhearted, Saladin, and the Third Crusade 61
1192
Two very chivalrous men met at war during the Third Crusade. The one of three kings on the Third Crusade to meet Saladin, the Muslim Sultan of Egypt who had recaptured Jerusalem, Richard the Lionhearted won Saladin's reverence with his emotionally expressive courage. Circumstances brought them to form a peace treaty, and Saladin soon afterward died. Several years later, Richard was killed with a crossbow.
The Classic Tale of Robin Hood 62
(date unknown)
Facts from a tombstone in Yorkshire, England, date the man's death at 1247; he was Robert, the Earl of Huntingdon. The limited facts about him appealed to storytellers, who never tire of keeping the legends alive, which may originally have contained some truths.
For study and review, do the text work pages 363 - 366.
Write the following history cards:
Richard the Lionhearted, Saladin, and the Third Crusade 61
1192
Two very chivalrous men met at war during the Third Crusade. The one of three kings on the Third Crusade to meet Saladin, the Muslim Sultan of Egypt who had recaptured Jerusalem, Richard the Lionhearted won Saladin's reverence with his emotionally expressive courage. Circumstances brought them to form a peace treaty, and Saladin soon afterward died. Several years later, Richard was killed with a crossbow.
The Classic Tale of Robin Hood 62
(date unknown)
Facts from a tombstone in Yorkshire, England, date the man's death at 1247; he was Robert, the Earl of Huntingdon. The limited facts about him appealed to storytellers, who never tire of keeping the legends alive, which may originally have contained some truths.
For study and review, do the text work pages 363 - 366.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Quiz 20 and Lesson 61
You may look back at the last blog post if you wish to review a little more before taking Quiz 20. Then, take Quiz 20 on pages 347 - 348!
Using the map outline page 509 which you received today, do map activity #3 on page 327.
Read Lesson 61.
Using the map outline page 509 which you received today, do map activity #3 on page 327.
Read Lesson 61.
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