Texts of Hinduism and Buddhism

Goal: Use Hindu and Buddhist texts to describe the beliefs and practices of Hinduism and Buddhism.
1. Read the selection from the Baghavad Gita and the selection from the Buddha's Deer Park Sermon.   Answer questions 1,3,5,6.
2. Read pages 282-285 and summarize the 4 most important facts about Hinduism and Buddhism.
3. Bring your book next lesson.

Period 3: Complete the take-home quiz.

Hinduism and Buddhism in Ancient India

Define the beliefs and development of Hinduism and Buddhism:
Read pages 63-71.
Answer questions 5-6 on page 65.
Answer questions 1-5 on page 71.

Ancient India

1. Bring your book next lesson!
2. Study map for a quiz!
3. Read pages 186-192.
4. Answer the 3 Geography questions on page 186.
5. Answer questions 1-5 on page 192.

Asia: Geography and Culture

Period 1: Complete the map using textbook atlas materials.  Prepare for a geography quiz next lesson.
Period 3: Study map completed in class. Prepare for a geography quiz next lesson.

Mansa Musa

Period 1: Complete questions for all sources.  Due 11/25
Period 3: Complete the introductory questions, pages 1-3. Due 11/25

Mansa Musa and African Geography

1. Complete the Mansa Musa background responses.
2. Study for the quiz!

Also for Period 1: Complete sources A-C: Mansa Musa!

African Kingdoms

Complete the assignment: African Kingdoms and Trading States!

Africa: Land and Peoples

Complete "Africa; Land and Peoples".  This is a map reading assignment. Do all but pages 81 and 82.
Organize your notebook!

Test Preparation

1. Complete the maps packet.  Study the 5 Pillars of Islam and all notes.
2. Complete the test study guide:  Define and state the importance of 15 items from the study guide, all bullet points, and three of the short answer questions.
3. Notebook check next Friday, November 7th.  Three ring binder, all items in chronological (date) order, one divider between Americas unit and Mediterranean Unit.  You can make your own divider.

Spread of Islam

1. Complete the reading and written responses for pages 99, 101, 105, and 109 in the source collection titled Why did Islam Spread So Quickly?

2. Study maps and notes for a quiz next lesson!

Islam: 5 Pillars of Islam

1. Study the Five Pillars of Islam for a quiz next lesson.
2. Complete the reading and written response Explaining Islam.

Christians and the Roman Empire

Complete the reading and source response started in class.

Mediterranean Map and Hebrews Source Texts

1.Study maps for a quiz on the Mediterranean region and monotheistic religions of this region.
2. Complete the reading and all answers for "Hebrew Scripture Selections from the Torah and the Psalms.".
All work will be due next lesson, Tuesday 10/21.

3A Study for Map Test

Study for a map test of the Mediterranean region!

What was the most remarkable achievement of the Mayas?

Period 1A: Complete essay started in class.  Due Friday 10/10

Period 3A  Complete notes for sources A and B started in class. Due Friday 10/10

Mayan Achievements (Period 1A)

Period 1A: Complete questions for documents A, B, and C.

Writing History... About the Olmec Heads

Period 1A: Complete all three paragraphs of the history of the Olmec heads.

Period 3A: Text assignment: Read pages 240-243.  Answer questions 1-6,

Olmecs

On the last page of the Olmec project packet
1. Complete a detailed drawing of the map on page 241 and
2. a sketch of two Olmec heads

3. Read pages 244-245 and answer questions 1-2 on page 245 in complete sentences.

Extreme Sport

Please read the readings provided in class concerning the Olmecs.  Summarize the reading as described in class.  Due Monday 9/22

Note:
All textbooks should be covered.
Everyone should have a three ring binder!

Civilizations & Geography of the Americas Quiz/Test, Timeline, Notebook

1. Study map and culture information for a quiz on Friday (period 3A) or a test on Friday (period 1A)

2. Complete the timeline and notes of Achievements of four American Civilizations.

3. Notebook check Friday!  Have a 3 ring binder and all of your classwork in this binder!

4. Register your email on this site!
5. Cover your book! Bring your book to the next class!

Physical Qualities and Civilizations of the Americas

1. Evaluate of physical qualities of the Americas and events in early American history by completing work assigned on pages 8-10 in the Americas geography packet.

****2 Prepare for a quiz by studying the maps of physical qualities and culture areas for a quiz next lesson.

****3. Prepare for a quiz by studying notes and sketches made in class of the achievements of early American civilizations.

4. Notebook check Friday! Have a three ring binder.
5. Test on Friday!

Map and Visuals

1. Study the maps and visuals for a quiz next lesson.

2. Compose a paragraph of 5 sentence with 5 or more facts about the civilizations of the Americas.

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Map, Olmec and Maya Review, Paragraph

1. Study the map of the Americas and the work you did on the Olmecs and Mayas.

2. Compose a one paragraph summary of the Olmec and Maya civilizations.  Use at least five specific facts from your notes on the Olmecs and Mayas.  Your paragraph should be 5 or more sentences.

Study for Map Quiz and Parent/Guardian Syllabus Review

1. Review class syllabus with your parent/guardian and return the last page with their responses and signature.
2. Study the map of the Americas for a map quiz next lesson.
3. Study goals, Warrior Code, ROPE for quiz.

CGRAPES Project

Create a diagram with definitions and descriptions and illustrations of the C-GRAPES categories as they apply to your own life.
Powerpoint for assignment with a model assignment.