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Contents Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Unit 2 The Middle Ages Unit 3 A Changing World Click a hyperlink to go to the corresponding activity. Press the ESC (escape) key at any time to exit the presentation.

Unit 3-1 Background Information Many books and essays have been written on the rise and fall of civilizations, empires, and religions. Consider all the books about the rise of Rome, the fall of Rome, the rise of Christianity, and the rise of Islam. Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Rises and Falls

Unit 3-2 Your Task A national museum has decided to create a new and exciting exhibit. The exhibit’s theme is “Rises and Falls.” As a leading expert in the area of new empires and new faiths, you have decided to present an idea to the museum’s board of directors. Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Rises and Falls

Unit 3-3 Step 1: Organize into groups of three or four and choose a rise or fall. Your group will research the location, culture, and events of one empire or faith, focusing on a rise or fall of an empire or the rise of a faith. Your goal is to describe the setting, characters, and events that led to the rise or fall. You should be focusing on the cause- and-effect relationships that resulted in the rise or fall. Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Rises and Falls

Unit 3-4 Step 2: Organize your research material into an outline. Study the events that led to and followed the rise or fall. Consider the factors that caused the main event. List and describe those factors and how they led to the event. Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Rises and Falls

Unit 3-5 Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Rises and Falls Step 3: Using the PowerPoint template and the maps and charts provided within Student Presentation Builder, prepare an 8–10 slide presentation that explains your findings. Use at least two maps, charts, or illustrations. Your presentation should be logically ordered, to the point, and well designed. Make sure you use proper grammar and punctuation.

Unit 3-6 Step 4: Each group will have 10 minutes to deliver its presentation. Each group member must present a part of the presentation. Unit 1 New Empires and New Faiths Rises and Falls

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Unit 4-1 Background Information The medieval civilizations of China, Africa, Japan, and Europe had various governmental systems. Although all were ruled by emperors or kings, the governments operated differently. For example, scholar-officials helped emperors rule in China, while kings ruled in Africa with the help of close advisers and local officials. Medieval Japan was ruled by emperors backed up by military leaders. In medieval Europe, feudal territories united to form kingdoms. Unit 2 The Middle Ages Medieval Governments vs. the United States Government

Unit 4-2 Your Task An international environmental group is interested in preserving natural wonders and ancient landmarks in Europe. The group asked you—a famous environmentalist—to study the impact of air pollution and human interchange on a European landmark. Present your findings at an international conference. Unit 2 The Middle Ages Medieval Governments vs. the United States Government

Unit 4-3 Step 1: Organize into groups of three or four and choose one of the governments. Your group will research the location, people, and governmental system of one civilization. You will need to find points of comparison between the medieval government you have selected and the current United States government. Then, you should focus your research on those points of comparison. Assign different members of your group different aspects of the presentation to prepare. Unit 2 The Middle Ages Medieval Governments vs. the United States Government

Unit 4-4 Step 2: Organize your research material into an outline. You may also choose to organize your notes in the form of a table or chart to compare the medieval government to the United States government in terms of ruler(s), other government officials, and involvement by the people. Unit 2 The Middle Ages Medieval Governments vs. the United States Government

Unit 4-5 Step 3: Using the PowerPoint template and the maps and charts provided within Student Presentation Builder, prepare an 8–10 slide presentation that explains your findings. Use at least two maps, charts, or illustrations. Your presentation should be logically ordered, to the point, and well designed. Make sure you use proper grammar and punctuation. Unit 2 The Middle Ages Medieval Governments vs. the United States Government

Unit 4-6 Step 4: Each group will have 10 minutes to deliver its presentation. Each group member must present a part of the presentation. Unit 2 The Middle Ages Medieval Governments vs. the United States Government

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Unit 5-1 Background Information The early modern civilization made several important contributions. The people of the Americas developed networks and methods of farming and building. During the Renaissance various artists made huge advances while others furthered education. New ways of thinking developed during the Enlightenment and Revolution. Unit 3 A Changing World Examples of Innovation

Unit 5-2 Your Task Organize into groups of three or four and choose one of the chapters of Unit 3. Your group will research the people and places of the chapter to find examples of innovation. Then your group will describe how the process of innovation took place, leading to the end result—the innovation. Keep in mind that an innovation is the introduction of something new. Assign different members of your group different aspects of the presentation to prepare. Unit 3 A Changing World Examples of Innovation

Unit 5-2 Step 1: Organize into groups of three or four and choose one of the chapters of Unit 3. Your group will research the people and places of the chapter to find examples of innovation. Then your group will describe how the process of innovation took place, leading to the end result—the innovation. Keep in mind that an innovation is the introduction of something new. Assign different members of your group different aspects of the presentation to prepare. Unit 3 A Changing World Examples of Innovation

Unit 5-3 Step 2: Organize your research material into an outline. You may also choose to organize your notes into a flowchart that outlines each step that led to the innovation. Be sure to explain the setting (or location) of the innovation and why it was an important development. Unit 3 A Changing World Examples of Innovation

Unit 5-5 Unit 3 A Changing World Examples of Innovation Step 3: Using the PowerPoint template and the maps and charts provided within Student Presentation Builder, prepare an 8–10 slide presentation that explains your findings. Use at least two maps, charts, or illustrations. Your presentation should be logically ordered, to the point, and well designed. Make sure you use proper grammar and punctuation.

Unit 5-6 Step 4: Each group will have 10 minutes to deliver its presentation to your class. Each group member must present a part of the presentation. Unit 3 A Changing World Examples of Innovation

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