Standards covered:
SSWH4 The student will analyze the importance of the Byzantine and Mongol empires between 450 CE and 1500 CE.
a. Analyze the importance of Justinian; include the influence of the Empress Theodora, Justinian’s Code, and Justinian’s efforts to recapture the west.
b. Describe the relationship between the Roman and Byzantine Empires; include the impact Byzantium had on Moscow and the Russian Empire, the effect of Byzantine culture on Tsar Ivan III and Kiev, and the rise of Constantinople as a center for law, religion, and the arts.
c. Explain the Great Schism of 1054.
d. Analyze the spread of the Mongol Empire; include the role of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan in developing the empire, the impact of the Mongols on Russia, China, and the West, the development of trade, and European observations through the writings of Marco Polo.
e. Explain the Ottoman Empire’s role in the decline of Byzantium and the capture of Constantinople in 1453 CE.
SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.
a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism; include the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
b. Describe the political impact of Christianity; include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV of Germany (Holy Roman Emperor).
c. Explain the role of the church in medieval society.
d. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities.
SSWH4 The student will analyze the importance of the Byzantine and Mongol empires between 450 CE and 1500 CE.
a. Analyze the importance of Justinian; include the influence of the Empress Theodora, Justinian’s Code, and Justinian’s efforts to recapture the west.
b. Describe the relationship between the Roman and Byzantine Empires; include the impact Byzantium had on Moscow and the Russian Empire, the effect of Byzantine culture on Tsar Ivan III and Kiev, and the rise of Constantinople as a center for law, religion, and the arts.
c. Explain the Great Schism of 1054.
d. Analyze the spread of the Mongol Empire; include the role of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan in developing the empire, the impact of the Mongols on Russia, China, and the West, the development of trade, and European observations through the writings of Marco Polo.
e. Explain the Ottoman Empire’s role in the decline of Byzantium and the capture of Constantinople in 1453 CE.
SSWH7 The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.
a. Explain the manorial system and feudalism; include the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
b. Describe the political impact of Christianity; include Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV of Germany (Holy Roman Emperor).
c. Explain the role of the church in medieval society.
d. Describe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities.
Vocabulary
Byzantine Empire
Justinian Theodora Justinian’s Code Byzantium Constantinople |
Great Schism
Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Mongol Empire Genghis Khan Marco Polo |
Medieval Europe/Middle Ages Manorial system
Feudalism Peasants Feudal monarchies Charlemagne |
Church
monasticism Pope Gregory VII King Henry IV of Germany |
Homework
Read Chapter 11, Section 1; Answer Questions 2-5. Due 9.21-22
The Byzantine Influence on Russia. Due 9.29-30 | |
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Read Chapter 12 Section 2 Answer Questions 4-8 (Due 10.5/10.12)
Read Chapter 12 Section 3 Answer Questions 3-5; 7-8 (Due 10.5/10.12)
Read Chapter 12 Section 3 Answer Questions 3-5; 7-8 (Due 10.5/10.12)
Reading: Silk Road Due 10.6/10.14 | |
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Read Chapter 13 Section 2 Answer Questions 2,4,5,7 Due 10.24/10.25
Byzantine Empire
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Byzantine influence on russia
The Mongols
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MEdieval Times
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