1. BELLWORK 10/20 Instead of separate bellwork today, I want you to read excerpts about Samurai wisdom from the Hagakure. For each excerpt you should write a 1-2 sentence modern translation. Focus on the main idea! Be ready to discuss! THINKER: Are there similarities between ancient Samurai wisdom and how people act in today’s society?

2. Discussion 1.According to Samurai wisdom, how should one “keep cool?” 2.According to Samurai wisdom, why should they remain silent? 3.According to Samurai wisdom, when is a samurai finished with education? 4.According to Samurai wisdom, what is the proper way to settle an issue? 5.How is a Japanese samurai similar to a European knight? 6.THINKER: Are there similarities between ancient Samurai wisdom and how people act in today’s society?

3. Medieval Asia Japanese Feudalism Chinese Dynasties Mongol Conquests

4. Japanese vs. European Feudalism

6. Discussion: Japanese Feudalism What are the similarities/differences between Japanese and European Feudalism? What are the similarities/differences between Japanese and European Feudalism? In your opinion, which system of feudalism is better? Explain! In your opinion, which system of feudalism is better? Explain!

7. Medieval China Medieval China is characterized by dynastic rule, trade, inventions, and traditions. Medieval China is characterized by dynastic rule, trade, inventions, and traditions. Today, we are going to learn about the important Medieval Chinese dynasties and their accomplishments. Today, we are going to learn about the important Medieval Chinese dynasties and their accomplishments. Read the handout and underline/highlight the most important information. Read the handout and underline/highlight the most important information. Be ready to discuss! Be ready to discuss!

8. Chinese Dynasties Ancient China Medieval China

9. Engineering an Empire: China

10. BELLWORK 10/21 1. List three accomplishments of the Tang dynasty. How did the Sung reverse these accomplishments? 2. Who were the Mongols? 3. Why was Marco Polo important in the connection between Europe and Asia? 4. List three achievements of the Ming dynasty. 5. THINKER: Today is National Unity Day, an awareness day to stop all forms of violence. It is based around the quote “when we all stand together, no one stands alone.” What does this quote mean to you? What types of violence do you see in daily life/on campus? How do you personally work to stop this? Could you do more? Explain!

11. ABC Brainstorm Get out a blank sheet of notebook paper. Get out a blank sheet of notebook paper. Label each line with the letters of the alphabet: A-Z Label each line with the letters of the alphabet: A-Z While reading the section, you are going to try and come up with an important term, idea, concept or person that matches with each letter. While reading the section, you are going to try and come up with an important term, idea, concept or person that matches with each letter. You will then describe it, or write a sentence. You will then describe it, or write a sentence. Try and get all 26 letters!! Try and get all 26 letters!! The person with the best answers and most letters gets extra credit! The person with the best answers and most letters gets extra credit!

12. ABC Brainstorm GOOD examples: GOOD examples: S: Steppe – geographic feature where large numbers of nomadic groups roamed in 1000AD S: Steppe – geographic feature where large numbers of nomadic groups roamed in 1000AD S: Seljuk Turks moved to Asia and established an empire, but they were eventually conquered by the Mongols. S: Seljuk Turks moved to Asia and established an empire, but they were eventually conquered by the Mongols. BAD examples: BAD examples: S: Steppe S: Steppe S: Seljuk Turks were very successful S: Seljuk Turks were very successful S: Several years ago, nomadic people threatened Asian territories. S: Several years ago, nomadic people threatened Asian territories. Pages 138-143 Pages 138-143

13. The Mongols During the 1100’s, the Mongols became the dominant nomadic group in central Asia. During the 1100’s, the Mongols became the dominant nomadic group in central Asia. Mongolia: steppe, pastures, isolated Mongolia: steppe, pastures, isolated At first, Mongols were divided into separate clans until 1206 when Temujin organized them under one government. At first, Mongols were divided into separate clans until 1206 when Temujin organized them under one government. Military leadership was based on skill - expert fighters on horseback, used bow and arrow, & organized men into cavalry units Military leadership was based on skill - expert fighters on horseback, used bow and arrow, & organized men into cavalry units As a result of his success, Temujin was recognized as khan (absolute ruler) and renamed Genghis Khan (universal ruler) As a result of his success, Temujin was recognized as khan (absolute ruler) and renamed Genghis Khan (universal ruler) Goal was to create a large empire & conquer others Goal was to create a large empire & conquer others

14. The Mongols

18. Genghis Khan Died in 1227 Died in 1227 Still celebrated in Mongolia Still celebrated in Mongolia Burial ground; statue 131 feet! Burial ground; statue 131 feet!

19. BELLWORK 10/23 1. List three achievements of Genghis Khan. 2. Where did the Mongols expand? How were they able to conquer such vast territories and large populations? 3. How did the Mongols impact the culture of Europe and Asia? 4. Explain the successes of Kublai Khan? 5. How did Chinese civilization change under Mongol control? 6. What led to the fall of the Mongol empire? Who took over next?

20. This week in history….. Today: Finish Mongols and study guide independent work Today: Finish Mongols and study guide independent work Monday: Aztec vs. Inca Monday: Aztec vs. Inca Tuesday: Study guide & review Tuesday: Study guide & review Wednesday: Short answer & study guide work Wednesday: Short answer & study guide work –Aztec vs. Inca –Crusades –Feudalism Friday 10/30: Multiple choice/matching test Friday 10/30: Multiple choice/matching test –Study guide due –Late/missing work due

21. The Mongols (pgs. 138-143) 1. Who were the “Steppe people?” Where did the settle? Why? 2. Although the Seljuk Turks were skilled warriors, they had some problems. Explain these problems and how it led to their eventual takeover. 3. Explain characteristics of the Mongols. How were they organized? 4. List three achievements of Genghis Khan. 5. Where did the Mongols expand? How were they able to conquer such vast territories and large populations? 6. How did the Mongols impact the culture of Europe and Asia? 7. Explain the successes of Kublai Khan? 8. Why was Marco Polo important? 9. How did Chinese civilization change under Mongol control? 10. What led to the fall of the Mongol empire? Who took over next?

22. Engineering an Empire: Mongols As you watch the video, continue your notes on the Mongols, focus on: As you watch the video, continue your notes on the Mongols, focus on: –Important people and their successes –Military tactics & advances –Mongol society & culture –Conflict