1. Bell Ringer GO GET A BOOK!!! What is something new you learned about your family when interviewing your family member? Describe!

2. Review Quiz 1.Who were the first people in the Americas? 2.What are the three ways they came to America?

4. Review Quiz 1.Who were the first people in the Americas? 2.What are the three ways they came to America? 3.Why did diverse cultures emerge between the tribes? 4.Describe some of the differences between the cultural regions. 5.Why was their lack of unity between the tribes? 6.Why would this lack of unity hurt the N.A. when the explorers come to the Americas?

5. Review Quiz 1.Who were the first people in the Americas? –Paleo Indians 2.What are the three ways they came to America? –Land Bridge –Boats from Asia –European settlers 3.Why did diverse cultures emerge between the tribes? –Climates changed = where they lived changed 4.Describe some of the differences between the cultural regions. –Arctic, Subarctic, Northwest coast, California, Great Basin, Plateau, Southwest, Plains, Northeast, Southeast 5.Why was their lack of unity between the tribes? –All lived in different areas with different lifestyles (languages) 6.Why would this lack of unity hurt the N.A. when the explorers come to the Americas? –Could not come together to fight against the explorers

6. Map Activity Directions (Pg. 8) 1.Color and outline the Native American culture regions that are written on the top of the worksheet 2.Label each region and color them in different colors 3.List the cultural groups out to the side or in the area 4.Don’t forget to color each “box top” the same color as the region on the front!

8. Medieval Europe Middle or Dark Ages (AD 500-1000)Middle or Dark Ages (AD 500-1000) Lack of Strong Central GovernmentLack of Strong Central Government –Fall of Rome –Constant warfare Decline in trade –Roads deteriorated Decline in formal learning –Warfare = destruction of libraries, schools, museums –Education neglected, people focused on survival aloneFeudalism Restored order and insured protection against invaders Kings, Lords, Knights, & Peasants (serfs)

10. Economic System –Feudal or Manor system –Feudal or Manor system - which land, rather than trade, was major source of wealth –He whose manor was largest, had all the power. –Peasants (serfs) work land and provide food/services for upper classes –Manor almost entirely self-sufficient, thus no trade or expansion was needed.

11. Social System –Feudalism divided society into classes King, greater lords, lesser lords, knights, peasants (or serfs), and townspeople Class determined at birth Little social mobility = no ladder to climb Religious System Roman Catholic Church---dominant religious institution in Western Europe Provided stability Unified Europe under one Church and the Pope

12. Late Middle Ages (1000-1500) Discrimination –Roman Catholic Church teaches---“only those who believe (in the teachings of the Catholic Church) will be saved.” –Crusades--- The Pope called for a Holy War against the Muslims in the middle east. Goal = Recapture the HOLY LANDS (Jerusalem) Crusades lasted for 200 years failed to regain the Holy Lands permanently for Christians but…

13. Cultural DiffusionCultural Diffusion –European contact with the Muslim world results in exchanging of ideas and interests that stem from the Middle East and Asian parts of the world. –As a result the RENAISSANCE renewed interest in learning and gaining knowledge about the outside world which encouraged trade, exploration, and discovery.

14. Revival of Trade –European desire for foreign goods was introduced when men returned home from the CRUSADES. –Serfs run away to town or buy freedom and became tenant farmers –Cities replace manors as hubs for trade / Italy Dominates because of location near the sea –Trade decreases feudalism –New middle class---merchants and craftsmen arise –The power of kings increase due to trade they control Source of wealth shifts from land to money strong kings seeking to build their empires through more trade. ** Creating the need for… EXPLORATION EXPLORATION.

15. Causes of Exploration Traders want faster TRADE routes to ASIATraders want faster TRADE routes to ASIA Explorers search for adventure, glory and richesExplorers search for adventure, glory and riches Spanish desires to spread ChristianitySpanish desires to spread Christianity Increase in knowledge and education sparks curiosity about the rest of the world, especially Asia.Increase in knowledge and education sparks curiosity about the rest of the world, especially Asia.

16. Effects of Exploration The search for the fabled Northwest Passage will lead to European control of all of North America European settlements are founded mercantilismTrade and mercantilism grows European nations compete for colonies Conflicts with Native Americans develop Slavery is introduced to the Americas Three Cultures Clash--- NA/African /European

17. Exit Ticket What was the Columbian Exchange and why was it so important for Europe?

18. Exit Ticket What do you think was the biggest reason for exploration?

19. Bell Ringer In your opinion, should we still lift up Columbus on a high pedestal for his accomplishments in exploration.