1. Preparing for Unit Test
Unit II

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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?

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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

19. 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

20. 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

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

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

23. 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

24. 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

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

26. 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

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

28. 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

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

30. 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

31. 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

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

33. 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