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Syllabus
1st Semester Portfolio
Agenda
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Egypt Reading, Read the article, being sure to write down questions about the article as you read. What do you not understand? Write a sentence that summarizes the ongoing events in Egypt. Finally, explain how the events in Egypt is causing problems for the United States--include specific evidence from the article in your write-up.
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Recurring topics:
1. Individualism vs. Community
2. Democratic ideals vs. Totalitarian ideals
3. Peace vs. War
4. Wealth vs. Poverty
5. Cultural perspective vs. Egocentric
6. Supportive opinion vs. Baseless opinion
Build a Civilization
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Intro Handout
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The impact of AGRICULTURE!
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What is culture? East vs. West.
AD800-1200 in Africa and the Middle East.
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Introduction of the study of history (primary and secondary sources and archaeological trash)
Birth of civilization. Where and why? The development of government--origins of the state.
The development and role of religion in the Mediterranean.
The Greeks and Democracy. The Romans adopt.
Things fall apart in Europe.
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Baghdad, 800, What was the House of Wisdom, and what did the House of Wisdom bring to the world? Use evidence from the reading.
Abbasid Empire.
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Mongols
- Map of empire (AD1200-1480), Mongol Empire Website
- Marco Polo's journey (AD1260-1295)
First Written Response: The Mongols managed an empire that to this days is geographically the largest the world has ever known. What led to the Mongol conquests, and what made the Mongols so successful at conquering territory?
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The Crusades
- Crusades (AD1095-1291), Map, Crash Course video
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The Classical World
Beginning Civilization Keywords and Essential Questions
Twelve Tables
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Essential Questions
1. What are the defining characteristics of Western Civilization and how does it differ from the rest of the world?
2. How do you win a scholarly argument?
3. What the heck is this class all about?
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Renaissance Architecture Assignment
