Preparing for Unit Test Unit II

Islam Outline the Arabian peninsula’s make up at the introduction of Islam Understand the Bedouins and their societies in the peninsula Describe the roles of women and the family in Arabian life Trace the stages of Muhammad's life from his birth to the acceptance of Islam

The Religion of Islam List and define the 5 pillars Explain the major beliefs of Muslims Explain the daily life components of the religion Define the Muslim gender roles Outline the expansion of the Muslim Empire and the spread of the religion

Split of Islam Define the major beliefs of the Sunnis Compare the beliefs of the two Examine the differences between the two Discuss the conflict created by the division Define the major beliefs of the Shi’ai

Comparison of Islamic Empires Umayyad Determine people in leadership Describe expansion List contributions Examine societal changes under rule Find similarities and differences between Judge empires based on successes and contributions Abbasid

Decline of Empire Explain the impact of the Mongols on the Abbasid Empire Timeline the major events and stages Detail the societal changes Clarify the impact of the crusades Define the spread of Islam into Africa and Asia Examine the conversions and accommodations within the Muslim Empire

Contributions of Islam Chart the contributions of the Islamic Empire, briefly describe contribution, explain significance, determine impact on future

Major Themes How did Islam change the Arab region? How did Islam create change that impacted future time periods? What comparisons can be made between Islam and other religions? Other civilizations? What contributions to world trade is made by the Muslim Empires?

Kingdoms of Africa Create a chart to organize the basic information on the following African societies or kingdoms: Stateless societies Nubia & Ethiopia Early Sudanic States Mali Songhay Swahili Coast Central African Kingdoms: The Kongo & Great Zimbabwe Summarize the impact of the spread of Islam on the African kingdoms

Byzantine Empire Explain how the Byzantine Empire developed out of the fallen Roman Empire List the contributions of Constantine and Justinian Summarize the political and social contributions of the empire Discuss their contributions in the area of trade and regional networking

Compare Justinian’s Code Use class activity notes to find similarities, differences, and growth based on societies or time periods Qur’anic Law Code of Hammurabi

Fall of Kingdom Chart the information on the invading kingdoms of the Byzantine Empire Western Europeans Slavs Muslims (Ottoman Turks) Summarize the basic information on Kievan Rus (WWWWWH)

Medieval Europe: The Middle Ages Summarize the changes in Europe during the middle ages in the following: Population growth Economic productivity Increased political complexity Technological innovation Artistic and creative contributions

Power of the Church Explain the role of the church in the Middle Ages Summarize the political power of the Catholic Church Review the adoption of the church’s power in the Germanic villages

Charlemagne List the changes brought to kingdom leadership under Charlemagne Detail the advancements or cultural changes encouraged under his reign Explain what happened to the Carolingian Empire after Charlemagne’s death

Feudalism List the technological advancements that changed agriculture in Europe Pyramid the European feudal system Include the roles and motivations for each group involved Explain the growth of the system under William the conqueror Examine the growth of urban centers and define the activity in those centers

Manorial System Outline the structure of the agricultural system Explain its importance Discuss property ownership

Limited Government Compare the governments of European kingdoms Distinguish the impact of the Magna Carta in England and the other early English advancements

Events of the Middle Ages Explain the impact of western kingdom’s expansionist ideas Review the issues and outcomes of the Hundred Years War Summarize the causes and effects of the Black Death

European Religion Explain the developments and conflicts of the Catholic Church Summarize how the church influenced art, literature, and other aspects of society in the Middle Ages

Trade & Banking How did Europe grow and develop in the areas of trade and banking?

Gender Roles Summarize the role of women in the Middle Ages How did the church create or impact gender roles?

Decline Outline the events leading to the decline of Feudal Europe Explain the role Europe played in world events Summarize the world relations from Medieval Europe

Americas Aztecs Incas Detail rise of each Explain societal structures and traditions Detail contributions Summarize expansion ideas Evaluate world influence or lack of Incas Compare kingdoms Define differences based on locations Review the status of the kingdoms found by Europeans

Comparison of Chinese Dynasties Societal structures Government characteristics Culture Contributions Religious Influence World Involvement Trade Significance Tang Song Define “Golden Age”

China’s Neighborly Influences Explain how China influenced neighboring regions List characteristics of China adopted by Japan, Korea, and Vietnam Detail what neighbors adopted and what they denied from China

Japan Pyramid the Japanese feudal system Explain the changes to Japanese culture under the Shogunates Compare the Japanese feudal system to the European system

Japanese Society Explain the role of etiquette in Japanese society Define the role of Heian cultural developments Detail the code of Bushido and its impact on society

Sinification In Japan In Korea In Vietnam Resistance to Chinese influence China’s policies of territorial expansion, trade, isolationism

Invaders Chart invading groups with basic characteristics List regions impacted by groups Discuss significant leaders and their contributions Detail gender roles under invaders Explain the impact of the invaders on established peoples

Emergence of Modern World Summarize each region at end of era Examine new nations rising in power Determine regions of influence Detail the trade relationships established with new explorations Summarize the idea of ethnocentrism

End of Unit Summarize the world by 1400 Nations, Colonies, Empires Trade networks Societal systems Cultures Similarities/Differences World impact

Review Review content from previous unit Evaluate change over time from ancient civilizations through 1400s Make comparisons between major regions Evaluate influences of all civilizations