Agenda: Week of Oct 13 - Oct 17, 2014

Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez

Unit 2 - Classical Era 500 bce to 500 ce
Chapter 7: Classical Era Variations in African & The Americas, 500 bce to 1200 ce
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Unit 3 - Age of Accelerating Connections
Chapter 8:  Commerce & Culture, 500-1500

WEEK AT A GLANCE:
MON - No School - "Indigenous Americans Day" link
TUE - Quiz; Review Chapter 7
WED/THU - (only 1 hour due to PSAT); Video w/Discussion: Andrew Marr's History of the world episode 4
FRI: Marco Polo & Ibn Battuta Documents; Analysis & Discussion.

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Monday, Oct 14, 2013 - NO SCHOOL
Schedule this Week:
WEDNESDAY:
Testing: 7:25 – 10:59
2nd Pd: 11:06 – 12:05 (ADA 11:10)
4th Pd: 12:13 - 1:37 -- Lunch B 12:37 – 1:05
6th Pd: 1:44 – 2:45
THURSDAY:
All Students normal Thursday Late Arrival
1st Pd: 9:25 – 10:25
3rd Pd: 10:32 – 11:32 (ADA 10:50)
5th Pd: 11:40 – 1:07 -- Lunch B 12:05 – 12:34
7th Pd 1:14 – 2:45

Yeah, kinda like that.

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Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014
Quote: "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Attributed to both Ludwig Wittgenstein and Robert Byrne

Learning Targets:
★ Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia
★ Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas
★ Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions
★ Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control

Essential Questions:
1. “The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
2. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it?
3. What generated change in the histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era?

Agenda:
1. Reading Check Quiz - Chapter 7: Classical Era Variations. Students may use their hand-written notes.
2. Review Chapter 7 - Classical Era Variations. Pay particular attention to how CH 7 compares to CH 4, 5, 6. (Similar to the type of question you'll see on the upcoming Comparative FRQ)

Assignments:
Check the notes, Target Sheet, & videos over Chapter 8.
Read Chapter 8, prepare for reading check quiz on Monday.
Chapter 9 quiz the following week & test over Ch 8 & 9.

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Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014 and Thursday, Oct 16, 2014
Quote: "To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else." - Emily Dickinson

Learning Targets:

★Analyze the significance and impact of trade in human history 

★Explain the interconnections created by long-distance trade in the period of third-wave civilizations and analyze why they existed

★Explain the full range of what was carried along trade routes (goods, culture, disease) and the impact on the people, culture, history, and development of their societies

★Compare the differences between the commerce of the Eastern Hemisphere and that of the Western Hemisphere and the analyze the reasons behind those differences

Essential Questions:

1. What motivated and sustained the long-distance commerce of the Silk Roads, Sea Roads, and Sand Roads? 

2. Why did the Eastern Hemisphere develop long-distance trade more extensively than did the societies of the Western Hemisphere? 

3. In what ways did commercial exchange foster other changes? 

4. In what ways was Afro-Eurasia a single interacting zone, and in what respects was it a vast region of separate cultures and civilizations?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up questions from front over the Andrew Marr Video for Unit 3.
2. Video: Andrew Marr's History of the World - Episode 4 - Into the Light
3. Discuss video, compare the civilizations & empires mentioned. How is Unit 3 an age of accelerated connections? What evidence can you point to from the video?

Assignments:
Check the notes, Target Sheet, & videos over Chapter 8.
Read Chapter 8, prepare for reading check quiz on Monday.
Chapter 9 quiz the following week & test over Ch 8 & 9.

Andrew Marr in West Africa during the filming of "Into the Light" Episode 4 of his History of the World series.

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Friday, Oct 17, 2014
Quote: "If you are struck between two options, just flip a coin in the air! It works. Not because it solves the problem . . . but because while the coin is in the air, You will get to know what your heart is really hoping for." - Anonymous

Learning Targets:

★Analyze the significance and impact of trade in human history 

★Explain the interconnections created by long-distance trade in the period of third-wave civilizations and analyze why they existed

★Explain the full range of what was carried along trade routes (goods, culture, disease) and the impact on the people, culture, history, and development of their societies

★Compare the differences between the commerce of the Eastern Hemisphere and that of the Western Hemisphere and the analyze the reasons behind those differences

Essential Questions:

1. What motivated and sustained the long-distance commerce of the Silk Roads, Sea Roads, and Sand Roads? 

2. Why did the Eastern Hemisphere develop long-distance trade more extensively than did the societies of the Western Hemisphere? 

3. In what ways did commercial exchange foster other changes? 

4. In what ways was Afro-Eurasia a single interacting zone, and in what respects was it a vast region of separate cultures and civilizations?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Pick up Document Analysis
2. Document Analysis: Battuta & Polo. Read the document & compare both explorers.

Which is the most impressive traveler? Which account seems the most truthful?

How does China differ from West Africa?

Assignments:
Check the notes, Target Sheet, & videos over Chapter 8.
Read Chapter 8, prepare for reading check quiz on Monday.
Chapter 9 quiz the following week & test over Ch 8 & 9.

Agenda: Oct 6 - 10, 2014

Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez

Unit 2 - Eurasian Cultural Traditions, 500 BCE - 500 CE, Classical Era

Chapters 4, 5, & 6 - Eurasian Empires, Cultural Traditions, & Social Inequality

WEEK AT A GLANCE:
MON - Reading Check Quiz - Chapter 6; Review Quiz & 4, 5, 6 so far.
TUE - 
WED/THU - TEST Unit 2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6); Review FRQ Comparative Essay Results/Rubric/Feedback
FRI - Document Study: Comparing Eurasian Classical Age & Classical Era Variations
Africa & the Americas, 500 B.C.E.–1200 C.E.

There are big differences between China & India, but they both have a system of social hierarchy.

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Monday, Oct 6, 2014
Quote: “Sometimes you don’t realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness.” – Susan Gale

Learning Targets:
★ Analyze social structures in classical Eurasia
★ Compare the causes of differences in social structures in different civilizations
★ Describe the nature of classical patriarchy and its variations

Essential Questions:
1. “Social inequality was both accepted and resisted in classical civilizations.” What evidence might support this statement?
2. How would you describe the social hierarchy of classical China?
3. What class conflicts disrupted Chinese society?
4. What set of ideas underlies India’s caste-based society?
5. What is the difference between varna and jati as expressions of classical India’s caste system?
6. How did India’s caste system differ from China’s class system?
7. How did Greco-Roman slavery differ from that of other classical civilizations?
8. In what ways did the expression of Chinese patriarchy change over time, and why did it change?
9. How did the patriarchies of Athens and Sparta differ from each other?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Prep notes for Reading Check Quiz - Chapter 6 Eurasian Social Inequalities.
2. QUIZ Chapter 6 - Reading Check, you may use your handwritten notes.
After the quiz, answer the question that is on the screen: 

How did the patriarchies of Athens and Sparta differ from each other?

3. Review Quiz and 4, 5, 6 so far.

Assignments:
Test for Unit 2 is Wed/Thu, Oct 9/10
Check the notes, YouTube lectures, and work on the Target Sheets to prepare.

Patriarchies of the empires in Unit 2 differed even within a single empire, like Greece.

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Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014
Quote: “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” - Mary Anne Radmacher

Learning Targets:
★ Analyze social structures in classical Eurasia
★ Compare the causes of differences in social structures in different civilizations
★ Describe the nature of classical patriarchy and its variations

Essential Questions:
1. “Social inequality was both accepted and resisted in classical civilizations.” What evidence might support this statement?
2. How would you describe the social hierarchy of classical China?
3. What class conflicts disrupted Chinese society?
4. What set of ideas underlies India’s caste-based society?
5. What is the difference between varna and jati as expressions of classical India’s caste system?
6. How did India’s caste system differ from China’s class system?
7. How did Greco-Roman slavery differ from that of other classical civilizations?
8. In what ways did the expression of Chinese patriarchy change over time, and why did it change?
9. How did the patriarchies of Athens and Sparta differ from each other?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: 
“Social inequality was both accepted and resisted in classical civilizations.” '
What evidence might support this statement?
2. Review Chapter 6 and all of Unit 2.
3. Cooperative Review - If time, student table groups - question and discussion over Unit 2.

Assignments:
Test for Unit 2 is NEXT CLASS -- Wed/Thu, Oct 9/10
Check the notes, YouTube lectures, and work on the Target Sheets to prepare.

Slavery in Roman Empire, as depicted in the Academy Award Winning Motion Picture: Gladiator

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Wednesday, Oct 8, 2014 and Thursday, Oct 9, 2014
Quote: “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Learning Targets:
All Objectives for Unit 2 - for Test
Also, Students will know what is expected of them on the AP Test FRQ - Comparative Essay.
Thesis, Supporting evidence, Direct Comparisons, & Analysis will be emphasized.

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: Prep for test. Sharpened pencils and prepared mind.
2. TEST - UNIT 2 - Chapters 4, 5, 6
3. Comparative Essay Prompts: Students will pick up the two prompts for the comparative essay that they will write as a timed writing FRQ on Friday, Oct. 31st.
4. If time - pass back Unit 1 - Comparative FRQ. Discuss.

Assignments:
Quiz next Tuesday, Oct. 15 CH 7;
Timed Writing DBQ on Friday, Oct. 18.
Check the notes, YouTube lectures, and work on the Target Sheets to prepare.

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Friday, Oct 10, 2014
Quote: "Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." - Robert Louis Stevenson

Learning Targets:
★ Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia
★ Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas
★ Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions
★ Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control

Essential Questions:
1. “The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
2. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it?
3. What generated change in the histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era?

Agenda:
1. DO NOW: 

CH 7 Classical Era Variations: Africa & the Americas 500 b.c.e.–1200 c.e.

“The histories of Africa & the Americas during the classical era 

largely resemble those of Eurasia.”

Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.

2. Notes, Discussion, Video: CH 7 Classical Era Variations

Assignments:
Quiz next Tuesday, Oct. 15 CH 7;
Timed Writing DBQ on Friday, Oct. 18.
Check the notes, YouTube lectures, and work on the Target Sheets to prepare.

Agenda: Week of Oct 14 - Oct 18, 2013

Advanced Placement World History with Mr. Duez

Unit 2 - Classical Era, Chapter 7 Classical Era Variations in African & The Americas, DBQ

WEEK AT A GLANCE:
MON - No School
TUE - Quiz; DBQ Prep
WED/THU - (only 1 hour due to PSAT) DBQ Prep
FRI - Timed Writing DBQ - Test Grade

Monday, Oct 14, 2013 - NO SCHOOL
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Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013
Quote: "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Attributed to both Ludwig Wittgenstein and Robert Byrne

Learning Targets:
★ Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia
★ Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas
★ Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions
★ Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control

Essential Questions:
1. “The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
2. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it?
3. What generated change in the histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era?

Agenda:
1. Reading Check Quiz - Chapter 7: Classical Era Variations. Students may use their hand-written notes.
2. Discuss the DBQ Questions that are in play for Friday. You will write one of 2 DBQ choices. Mr. Duez will flip a coin on Friday to decide.

Assignments:
Prepare for the DBQ on Friday. You know it will be one of 2 choices. I have emailed those to you. Study the questions. Use the "How to WHAP the DBQ" presentation to help you.

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Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013 and Thursday, Oct 17, 2013
Quote: "To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else." - Emily Dickinson

Learning Targets:
★ Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia
★ Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas
★ Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions
★ Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control

Essential Questions:
1. “The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
2. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it?
3. What generated change in the histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era?

Agenda:
1. Analyze the Document on the screen - Use SOAPSTone.
2. Cooperative DBQ Analysis - Students will work in groups to discuss the two possible DBQ questions. Students will use SOAPSTone to analyze documents. Grouping of documents will be emphasized. Each group will create a thesis statement for each DBQ and a class thesis will be agreed upon before leaving.

Assignments:
Prepare for the DBQ on Friday. You know it will be one of 2 choices. I have emailed those to you. Study the questions. Use the "How to WHAP the DBQ" presentation to help you.

Heads or Tails? We'll find out on Friday!

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Friday, Oct 18, 2013
Quote: "If you are struck between two options, just flip a coin in the air! It works. Not because it solves the problem . . . but because while the coin is in the air, You will get to know what your heart is really hoping for." - Annonymous

Learning Targets:
★ Create a thesis that answers the prompt
★ Use SOAPStone to analyze each document
★ Group documents in a fashion where all documents are referred to while proving your thesis with proper evidence from the documents
★ Use context, point of view, and analysis - The Why  on the document based question essay.

Essential Questions:
1. How in the world do I have enough time to complete this in one period? :)

Agenda:
1. Document Based Question: Students will use the period to answer the DBQ. Mr. Duez will flip a coin to decide which DBQ will be used in class.
2. After the DBQ, if time, prepare for Quiz over Chapter 8 on Monday.

Assignments:
Monday is the Quiz for Chapter 8. Begin preparing now. Don't forget to write notes that you may use on your quiz to assist you.

Notes - Unit 2 - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Change

YouTube - Unit 2 - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Change
Notes - Unit 2 - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Change

Mansa Musa, King of King of the Mali Empire in West Africa: AKA:
Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, and Conqueror of Ghanata, Futa-Jallon

Notes - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Isolation

YouTube - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Isolation
Notes - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Isolation

Notes: Unit 2 - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Comparison

YouTube - Notes Unit 2 - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Comparing Africa/Americas with Eurasia
Notes: Unit 2 - CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Comparing the histories of Africa and the Americas to Eurasia during the Classical Era

Chapter 7 - Cultural Era Variations - Target Sheet

Unit 2 - Classical Era - Chapter 7 - Classical Era Variations - Target Sheet

Remember when the world ended in 2012? Those were the days!

Agenda: Week of Tue, Oct. 9 through Fri, Oct. 12, 2012

Unit 2: Classical Era, 500 BCE - 500 CE

Chapter 7: Classical Era Variations, Africa & The Americas

Week at a Glance:

MON - No School because some guy named Columbus "discovered" America. Really?

TUE - QUIZ Ch 7, District Mandated DBA, Discuss Comparison Essay

WED/THU - Discuss CH 7 Africa and Americas, Discuss Comparison Essay & thesis statement

FRI - Timed Writing - Comparison Essay CH 7

Monday, October 8, 2012

Quote of the Day: “I understand that it's rare in this league to go un-drafted and perform at the level that I did. What people don't understand is that it didn't just happen. I worked day and night at my craft.” - Arian Foster, #23, Houston Texans, RB. 

Agenda: 

1. Beat the Jets!

2. 5-0

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Quote of the Day: "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." - James D. Mills

Learning Targets: 

- Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia

- Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas

Essential Questions: 

“The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.” Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.

Agenda:

1. Reading Check Quiz - Chapter 7.
2. District Mandated DBA Test (20+ questions).
3. If time discuss Chapter 7 and the Comparison Essay Timed Writing for Friday.
Notes to review at home:
Big Picture Question #1
Big Picture Question #2
Big Picture Question #3

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 & Thursday, October 11, 2012

Quote of the Day:  "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."  - Maya Angelou 
Learning Targets:

- Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia

- Compare the development of civilizations in Africa and the Americas

- Examine the factors that make civilizations develop and analyze why they develop differently in some regions

- Distinguish the characteristics of complex civilizations and judge whether they could develop without any recognizable centralized control

Essential Questions:
I. “The particular cultures and societies of Africa and of the Americas discussed in this chapter developed largely in isolation from one another.” What evidence would support this statement, and what might challenge it? 
II. In what ways did the arrival of Bantu-speaking peoples stimulate cross-cultural interaction?
III. With what Eurasian civilizations might the Maya be compared?
IV. In what ways did Teotihuacán shape the history of Mesoamerica?
V. What kind of influence did Chavín exert in the Andes region?


Agenda:
1. Do Now Question: Chapter 7 – Classical Era Variations - Big Picture Question #1
“The histories of Africa and the Americas during the classical era largely resemble those of Eurasia.”  Do you agree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
Quick discussion of the diverse and different cultures of Africa & The Americas in Chapter 7 and how they compare to Eurasian Classical Empires. 
FOCUS ON COMPARING:
Classical Era Empires:
• Han China (206 B.C.E.–220 C.E.)
• Mauryan/Gupta India (320 B.C.E.–550 C.E.)
• Imperial Rome (31 B.C.E.–476 C.E.)

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Classical Era Variations

• Maya (250 B.C.E.–900 C.E.)

• African Bantu Speaking Peoples (100 C.E.–1500 C.E.)

• African Northeast - Meroe & Axum (300 B.C.E.–600 C.E.)

• Andean Civilization - Chavín de Huántar & Moche (300 B.C.E.–600 C.E.)

• North American Civilizations - Chaco to Cahokia (850 B.C.E.–1250 C.E.)

2. Video Clips to better visualize the Classical Era Variation of Africa & The Americas:
     A. Jared Diamond Returns! Video Clip from Guns, Germs and Steel - Bantu Peoples (15 minutes).
     As the student watches they will answer this question: 
What do the linguistic similarities that Diamond find tell us about the African people and where they are descended from? 
Were early Africans advanced and civilized? How do we know the truth today?
Extra video clips for students at home if they are interested: The Ark of the Covenant in Axum/Ethiopia?
Ethiopia - The Ark of the Covenant (5 min)
CNN Story - Ethiopian Ark Needs to be moved (5 min)
Indiana Jones & the Raiders of the Lost Ark: Trailer (3 min)

     B. Chavin de Huantar - Peru's Ancient Religious Cult: Global Heritage Fund Clip 4 min (Students can also watch: "Was Chavin the REAL Temple of Doom?" 3 min)
     As the student watches they will answer this question: 
What kind of influence did Chavín exert in the Andes region?

     C. Video - Engineering an Empire Maya  (Beginning of Engineering an Empire Aztecs) - see clips below- (beginning of Maya portion: probably 10 min)
     As students watch they will answer these questions:

With what Eurasian civilizations might the Maya be compared?
In what ways did Teotihuacán shape the history of Mesoamerica?

"Hello. I'm Peter Weller."

4. For the remainder of the period, students will work in groups to improve their analysis and writing of the Comparison Essay: 
--What is a thesis statement?
--How should you organize your essay for Friday?
--What evidence can you point to that backs your thesis?
NOTES: HOW WRITING A HISTORY ESSAY IS ANALOGOUS TO LAW & ORDER.

Friday, October 12, 2012
Quote of the Day: "Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are." - Chinese proverb

Learning Targets:
- Analyze classical civilizations that evolved outside of the more well-known civilizations of Eurasia

Essential Questions:
Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the empires/civilizations from the Classical Era.

Agenda:
1. Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 Comparison Essay. Students will have the entire period to write their response to the prompt.

Comparative Essay

The time allotted for this essay is 40 minutes, 5 minutes of which should be spent planning and/or outlining the answer.

Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your essay. Write an essay that:

• Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence.

• Addresses all parts of the question.

• Makes direct, relevant comparisons.

• Analyzes relevant reasons for similarities and differences.

1. Analyze similarities and differences in techniques of imperial administration in TWO of the following empires.

You must choose one from in group A:

Classical Era Empires:

• Han China (206 B.C.E.–220 C.E.)

• Mauryan/Gupta India (320 B.C.E.–550 C.E.)

• Imperial Rome (31 B.C.E.–476 C.E.)

        

And compare your choice in group A with one choice from group B:

        Classical Era Variations:

• Maya (250 B.C.E.–900 C.E.)

• African Bantu Speaking Peoples (100 C.E.–1500 C.E.)

• African Northeast - Meroe & Axum (300 B.C.E.–600 C.E.)

• Andean Civilization - Chavín de Huántar & Moche (300 B.C.E.–600 C.E.)

• North American Civilizations - Chaco to Cahokia (850 B.C.E.–1250 C.E.)

Welcome Back - Jared Diamond! The Bantu Peoples of Africa

Welcome back "The Beard!" 
Jared Diamond returns to class during block day this week.

You can't keep a good beard down!

We'll watch a portion of this from Guns, Germs and Steel in class on block day:

About 5,000 years ago, these Bantu farmers began to spread beyond their native north-west region, moving into new lands, picking up crops and animals as they went. Eventually, Bantu culture spread across most of tropical Africa, reaching as far as the Zulu territories of the south.

Physical evidence for this vast tropical diaspora is scant, but archaeologists have found clues at a site on the banks of the Limpopo known as Mapungubwe – the place of the jackal. Here there is evidence for a complex, agricultural state supporting thousands of people throughout southern Africa – farming sorghum and cattle, forging iron, exporting gold and tin and importing exotic materials and precious stones from as far away as India and China.

The discovery of Mapungubwe overturned centuries of prejudice about African history and proved the continent played host to a sophisticated tropical civilization centuries before the arrival of Europeans.

Check out both of the video clip on YouTube below:

Targets for Chapter 7 - Classical Era Variations

Link to download the Targets for Chapter 7 - Classical Era Variations

CH 7 - Classical Era Variations - Comparison Essay Prompt & Rubric

LINK to Download the CH 7 Classical Era Variations Comparison Essay Prompt & Rubric