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__** Review Questions to help you study for Wednesday's test: **__

What are four causes of the French Revolution?

What is the Tennis Court Oath and how did it contribute to the French Revolution?

What are some of the good things Napoleon did for France?

Why were members of the 3rd Estate dissatisfied with life under King Louis XVI?

How did King Louis’ weak reign contribute to the crisis in France?

Which event do you think had the greatest impact on Napoleon’s rise to power?

How did Napoleon’s background contribute to his leadership decisions?

What is the Congress of Vienna and what did it do for Europe?

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=How does this painting represent the French Revolution?= Socrates was put to death for questioning previously held doctrines... the painter was sending a message to the people of France to question authority. And question their place in society. =Death of Socrates - by Jaques-Louis David, 1787=

=Renaissance Quest (quiz/test):= - Renaissance - reformation, martin luther, counter reformation - Scientific Revolution / Enlightenment - legacy of both

conquistadors humanism philosophe Scientific Revolution reformation, counter reformation Martin Luther Francisco Pizarro absolutism natural rights
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**We are now Studying the Renaissance.**

As we advance through the unit you should be gathering more and more information to help you answer the 8 Essential Questions[[file:Renaissance_Essential_Questions.docx]].
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 * Due Friday December 4th:**

Read Procopius’s description of the Hagia Sophia (given in class). Then do one of the following.

- Draw a picture of what you imagine this building to look like based on Procopius’s description. Draw both the outside and the inside. - Describe your house, church, synagogue, in a similar way. Take note of Procopius’s use of descriptive adjectives and his eloquence.


 * Due Thursday December 3rd:**

Do you think the schism between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church will ever be healed and the two churches reunited? Why or why not?

Pages to help you: 287, 305, reading 304-306 (The Church Divides)


 * Due Wednesday November 25:**

Who were the Germanic people? What new kind of government arose during Rome’s decline? How did Christianity spread? What did Charlemagne achieve? What was important about Charlemagne being crowned as emperor?
 * Read pages 353-357 and answer the following questions:**

Religion is defined as an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, practices and worship that usually centers on one or more Gods. Religion has had a significant impact on world history, as it has guided the beliefs and decisions of millions of people for many centuries. It brings people together and tears them apart. Religion affects everything from what people wear, what they eat to how they behave.
 * Due Monday November 16 -**

Your assignment: Using the information you’ve gathered from pages 283-296, create your own religion or ethical system.

What is the main purpose of your new religion?: What kinds of rituals or ceremonies are conducted? And who conducts the ceremonies? What are your guiding principles? (i.e. - Ten Commandments or the 5 Pillars of Islam) What kind of symbol does your religion have? And what does it represent? (ie. Christianity = Cross, Judaism = Star of David, Islam = Moon) Draw your symbol below or on the back.




 * Due Nov 13**

1. Using information from your chart choose two religions and identify their similarities and differences using a Venn Diagram.

2. What basic principles do all the religions have in common.


 * Essay - Due Wednesday, October 28**

Analyze the research you've done thus far on Rome. Do you see any similarities between Ancient Rome and the modern United States? Explain your reasoning.

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 * Essay - Due Friday, October 23** (two questions in one essay)

Describe the Pax Romana and some of the changes made during this time as it relates to the economy, daily life, science, engineering, education, language and literature.

How does the Pax Romana differ from the Greek Dark Ages? Compare and contrast the two.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Read pages 160-165 and answer the following questions.
 * Due Wednesday October 21:**

What reforms did Julius Caesar bring to Rome?

Why do you think Caesar’s rivals wanted to kill him?

Octavian was granted the title “Augustus” or “exalted one”. What kinds of things did he do to earn this title?

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Finish your note taking on A Short History of Rome:
 * Due Tuesday October 20:**

then... Read pages 155-159 about the Roman Republic Students will be using an Outlining strategy to organize the main ideas of the reading. (see page 155 for an example)

Using your notes, answer #2 on 159.

Tomorrow I will be checking both your outline and your answer to #2

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 * Due Monday October 19** - Your epic story. Use the 5 Steps to write an epic story to help: [[file:How to write an Epic Poem.docx]]

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Due September 14 - **The Art of Possibility - How I got my A**