Hello Everyone,

We will have a unit test this Friday, March 22nd that will cover all five major religions. Students will be able to use their class notes and their vocabulary sheet for the assessment. Below is the study guide:

World Religions Study Guide

What you need to study:

• 5 religions and basic information (founder, holy days, etc…)
• World map of religions
• Notes from beginning (types of religions)
• Compare/Contrast 2 religions (2 paragraphs)
• These vocabulary terms:
  • Karma
  • Exodus
  • Dharma
  • Baptism
  • Reincarnation
  • Holy Communion
  • Enlightenment          
  • Muslim
  • Nirvana          
  • Ramadan
  • Ten Commandments          
  • Hajj

We will complete our study of the world’s five major religions with a four paragraph compare/contrast essay on two of those religions beginning Monday of next week.

Thank you!

Hello Everyone,

We will be having a quiz on Monday, March 4. It will cover the third major religion we have studied thus far- Buddhism. Below is the study guide:

• Who founded Buddhism?

• Where did Buddhism begin?  

• Who/what is their supreme-being or God?

• What is an important holy book for Buddhists?
• What holy day do Buddhists observe?

• What are some of the basic beliefs of Buddhists?

Judaism retest available tomorrow at 7:00 AM.

Thank you!

Hello Folks!

We will have an Ancient History quiz on Tuesday, February 12th. The quiz will cover chapter 15- Hinduism. Below are some possible quiz questions:

• who founded Hinduism?
• Where did Hinduism begin?
• Who/What is their supreme being or god?
• What is an important holy day for Hindus?
• What are some of the basic beliefs of Hindus?

All this information can be found in your class notes.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Remember, this is due on Monday, January 28th! Below is the rubric:

Task: You will research one important Egyptian pharaoh and create a poster/ PowerPoint detailing his/her accomplishment and history.

(Checklist) Below is a list of items that should be contained on your poster/ in your PowerPoint:

1._____ Pharaoh’s (king/queen) name— 1 point

2._____ Year’s in which your pharaoh (king/queen) reigned (had power)— 1 point

3._____ Was your pharaoh (king/queen) a part of the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom or other of Egyptian history— 1 point

4._____ Accomplishments (ex. Pyramids, tombs, temples, monuments, territory gained, etc) — 2 points

5._____ Brief biography (if information exists: family, children, wives, husbands, how pharaoh died, etc) — 2 points

6._____ Description of sources used for information. This should be on the back of your poster and should describe where your information came from. 2 points

7._____ Minimum of 3 pictures to decorate your poster/PowerPoint, preferably one of your pharaoh and pictures of any accomplishments found — 3 points

8._____ Definition of pharaoh — 1 point

9._____ Map of Egypt showing where your pharaoh ruled — 1 point

10. _____ Three examples of hieroglyphics — 1 point

5 points will be left for neatness and planning of poster as well as presentation. All space should be use well.

You will have 2 days to complete your poster in class followed by a brief presentation to the class on your findings on the third day. Posters should be neat and easy to read. Due on Monday, January 28th.

We will have a quiz this Friday on Sections 8.5 and 8.6. Notes will not be allowed!

8.5 Pharaoh Hatshepsut: Promoter of Egyptian Trade

• Pharaoh during the New Kingdom (1473-1458) – (haht-SHEP- soot)
• Egypt’s first female pharaoh- demanded the same respect as male pharaohs
• First shared power with male relatives
• Hatshepsut dressed in men’s clothing- even wore a fake beard
• She spread stories that her father was a god
• Encouraged trade, which helped spread Egyptian influence along the Nile River and nearby Middle Eastern lands
• Built the great temple at Dayr al-Bahri- 200 sphinx statues placed at its entrance
• A sphinx is mythical creature with a lion’s body and the head of a human
• Those who cannot answer its riddle suffer a fate typical in such mythological stories, as they are killed and eaten by this ravenous monster

8.6 Pharaoh Ramses II: Military Leader and Master Builder

• Ruled from about 1290 to 1224 B.C.E.- during the New Kingdom
• Called Ramses the Great- one of the most famous pharaohs
• He had over 100 wives and more than 100 children- Nefertari
• Ramses had hundreds of statues of himself erected- 60 feet high
• Story has it he captained an army at age 10- fearless soldier
• A peacemaker- singed the world’s first peace treaty with the Hittites
• Ramses ordered more temples and monuments to be built than other pharaoh
• His mummy is one of the best preserved bodies ever found

The there will be a short 5 question quiz tomorrow on sections 8.1- 8.4 of Chapter 8- The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. Students will be able to use their class notes. The notes are as follows:

8.1 Introduction

• In 1922, archaeologists discovered the tomb of the pharaoh known as King Tutankhanten (too-tan-KAH-tin) or King Tut- found amazing treasures

8.2 Ancient Egypt and Its Rulers 

• Pharaoh- a ruler of Ancient Egypt
• Three periods- Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom
• Old Kingdom: (2700 BCE to 2200 B.C.E) Early pharaohs set up strong central governments and built great tombs for themselves- Age of the Pyramids
• Middle Kingdom: (2000-1800 B.C.E) Period of Reunification- great achievements in literature, arts and architecture
• New Kingdom: (1600 to 1100 B.C.E.) Egypt’s Golden Age- a time a peace and stability; Egypt’s power reached its height; pharaohs increased trade and had huge monuments built
• Religion played a major role in their social and political lives
• After they died, pharaohs were thought to enter an afterlife that would never end
• Many objects were buried with the pharaoh for use in the next world

8.3 Pharaoh Khufu- The Pyramid Builder 

• Ruled from about 2551-2528 B.C.E.- Old Kingdom period
• Described as a cruel and harsh ruler; others say powerful but kind
• Khufu helped establish the pharaoh as the central authority
• How? He kept tight control over Egypt’s food supply- oversaw the harvest and storage of extra grain
• Khufu controlled a large number of government officials who carried out his laws
• “I am a god!- how he established his supreme power
• Khufu was responsible for the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza- one of the wonders of the ancient world- 20 years to complete How???

8.4  Pharaoh Senusret I: Patron of the Arts 

• Ruled during the Middle Kingdom
• Strong leader who ruled a stable, unified Egypt
• Arts, literature and architecture flourished- great stories written
• Controlled mines filled with gold, copper and gems
• Senusret’s greatest accomplishments were in religious architecture
• Built the White Chapel- made of alabaster which is a white stone; may have been covered in gold
• Senusret wanted his memory to live on through his monuments
• The ankh was the symbol of eternal life

We will begin taking the Winter 2019 NWEA Language Assessment on Tuesday, January 15th. It will take at least two days to complete and possibly a third day as well. Please get plenty of rest beforehand and eat a good breakfast.

Thank you!

Below are the questions for this activity. Due tomorrow when students walk in.

Chapter 8 Text Scavenger Hunt

All answers will be written in your Ancient History notebook and in complete sentences!!!

What is the title of this chapter?

How many pages are in this chapter?

List all section numbers and title names?

What does the picture in section 1 show us?

What information does the map in section 2 provide?

Who is the pharaoh introduced in section 3? List three facts about him.

What is the main theme of section 4? What is it mostly about? Prove it!

Why is the pharaoh introduced in section 5 so unique? List three facts about this pharaoh?

Section 6 introduces us to Ramses II. Why was he one of the most famous of all the pharaohs? What were some of his accomplishments?

List three facts from the summary.

In the Reading Further- The Egyptian Mummy Project section, ancient embalmers are discussed. How did these ancient embalmers turn the dead into mummies?

Please check your grade for Ancient History and double check that all assignments have been turned in. Deadline is Thursday, January 17th!!!

Hello Everyone and Happy New Year. I hope you all had a fun and relaxing break. Below is some information that will be useful as we get back to work and finish up our first semester.

• All students should have with them everyday a simple 8- 1/2 in. by 11 in. notebook, a writing tool (pen/pencil) and a folder. This is a non-negotiable!
• Students will be assigned their own textbook starting Monday, January 7, 2019. Each student is responsible to keep the text in good condition. Replacement cost for a lost, damaged or defaced text is $95.
• Please check student gradebook for up to date student scores. If a poor grade is shown, it most likely means one or more assignments and /or assessments have not been completed.
• I will accept any missing assignment or assessment for full points up to the date of January 17th.

Thank you!

,or maybe six days! Chapter 7- Geography of Ancient Egypt

The tasks are as follows:

Interactive Map

Illustrated Dictionary

C.E.R.- Environmental factors that affect where humans settle

Interactive Student Journal

Code of Hammurabi Poster Project- directions below

Code of Hammurabi

Project

Part I:

1. Read the Code of Hammurabi-Overview sheet AND sections 4-5 in chapter 6 in the textbook that explains the background information about King Hammurabi of the Babylonian Empire and his code of laws.  
2. Read the actual laws that Hammurabi created to keep and sustain order in his society  
3. Create a poster including everything under Part II

Part II:

On a small poster (use same size posters we have in class, 12x18in.), include the following:

1. Write a short summary explaining the Code of Hammurabi (1 paragraph 6-7 sentences).  Consider these questions: Who created it? Why was it created? Who were the laws for?  Use the information provided on the blog (what we read in class), the textbook, and any other resources you can find.  Must be in your own words, no copying!
2. Write a short summary about your feelings of the laws.  Why would Hammurabi make these laws?  Do you feel they were too extreme? Why or why not?  Do you feel they were effective? Would these laws be able to exist in today’s world?  Explain your reasons (1 P, 5-6 sentences).
3. If you were a leader of a school (principal), what would your code of laws be?  Create a list of 10 laws that clearly describe a situation where a rule was broken, and the punishment given.
4. Please keep punishments clean, and school friendly!!! (no deaths, or physical harm)
   Remember that Hammurabi had different punishments for different people.  He had specific laws for men, women, slaves, scholars, farmers, artisans, etc…
5. Draw a picture that would go on top of your own code of law stele.  Label what is in the picture, and explain what the picture means.  Color it!!