Byzantine Empire...the "New Rome"

Ok, something easy for this blog assignment!  I want you to watch the two video clips on The Byzantine Empire...this is the first two parts in a four part series (if you are interested..please check out the 3rd and 4th part on youtube!)...


After you watch the clips, I want you to write a two paragraph minimum summary of what you learned from the videos.  Be descriptive and be original...try to post something that no one else has mentioned!  After you have posted your response, I want you to read other students posts and make a comment on at least one!  


Please have this completed by Thursday morning (BEFORE CLASS!!)


Good Luck!
Mrs. Russell :)

More Empires! India and China :)

Good Evening my wonderful students!  It is very important that you spend time reviewing the powerpoints that I have linked here. We are not going to have much time in class to review the classical empires of India and China, so, you will be responsible for this information!  I know that this is a lot of information, but, it covers all that I need you to focus on for these empires.

Ok, here is your blog assignment for today!  Read through the powerpoints/notes linked here.  (Remember, you are more than welcome to print out the powerpoints at home if you are able and keep them in your notes!)  As you read through the powerpoints, I want you to focus on the theme of religion and philosophical beliefs...

Respond to the following...DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHISM AND HINDUISM IN INDIA (which dynasty is mostly responsible for the spread of each religion, basic ideas of each religion, importance in political and social aspects)...then...DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHINESE RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF CONFUCIANISM, LEGALISM, AND DAOISM (again, which dynasty is mostly responsible for the development & spread of each, the basic ideas of each, and the political and social importance of each).


Maurya and Gupta India

Ancient China

Chinese Philosophies

Ancient China..Shang & Zhou

China: Qin & Han

ROME...THE BEGINNING...

Use the link below to access a reading on the Early Romans...
Early Rome Reading :)

After you have studied the information in the reading (hint, hint!)..answer the following questions:


1.  How did Rome develop from a "monarchy" under an Etruscan king, into a republic?


2.  How was the government of the Roman Republic set up?  (Describe the difference between plebeians and patricians and the way each group was represented in government)


3.  Discuss some of the contributions Rome made to western civilization.


As always, gather your thoughts..answer the questions in a comment...and make sure that you comment on another student's response!!


You guys rock!!

Celebration of Knowledge!!!!!!! Whoo---Hooo!!!!

Good Morning!  You will be the first to participate in my testing "experiment" :)

Question number 1:

Describe the contributions of the Persian Empire.  Include examples of their leaders/government (satraps), the extent of the empire, and the culture.


Question number 2:

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Greek empire and the Mayan empire.  Include information regarding the location of the empire, the climate, the culture, the development of the city-states, religion, etc.

Rules...you may use any previous blog post for information...you may use any internet source for information..you may use any comment from your classmates as information..YOU MAY NOT TALK to anyone during the blog assignment.  All communication must be done through the blog and all communication must be related to the assignment (no fighting boys!)


Also, you must answer in complete sentences and in paragraph form...and you must answer in your own words!  No copy and pasting from internet sources or other blog posts...I will be checking!!

Good Luck!
Mrs.Russell :)