1. Aim: Why are timelines considered an important tool for studying Global History? Do Now: Fill in the blanks: 1.A Decade = _____________ years. 2.A Millennium = ____________ years. 3.A Century= ____________years. Wednesday – October 15, 2014 Mr. Lombardi

2. B.C./B.C.E. & A.D./C.E. B.C. (Before Christ) refers to the time period before Christ was born. It is also known as B.C.E. (Before the Common Era). A.D. (from the Latin words, “Anno Domini” meaning “in the year of our Lord”) refers to the years from the birth of Christ up to the present. Instead of A.D., many writers and historians now use C.E., meaning the “Common Era”. How should “present time” (Oct, 15 th 2014) be identified? B.C. or A.D.?

3. Directions: Create a timeline in your notebook. Put the events & dates in chronological order from the earliest to the most recent. 520 B.C. Mohammed the Prophet is born 1776 A.D. The Declaration of Independence (U.S.) 1800 B.C. Hebrews migrate to Egypt 1291 A.D. Crusades end 1760 B.C. Shang Family rules China 19XX A.D. THE YEAR YOU WERE BORN B.C. A.D.

4. 1.Which groups of dates is arranged in correct chronological order? B. 123 B.C., 124 B.C., 18 B.C., 1985 A.D. C. 37 B.C., 38 B.C., 98 A.D., 1995 A.D. D. 557 A.D., 234 B.C., 56 A.D., 22 B.C. SAMPLE MULTIPLE CHOICE A. 567 B.C., 214 B.C., 567 A.D., 1865 A.D.

5. Create a Timeline Illustrated Timeline The Rise and Fall of Napoleon’s Empire Due: By the end of TODAY

6. Directions: Place each of the following events on the correct place on a timeline that begins at 1799 and ends at 1825. For each event there must be a date, title, and a one to three sentence description of the event and its importance. For the ten most important events, create visual aids that also illustrate their importance (maps, symbols, stick figures, etc.).

7. Events Titles: Death on St. Helena Becomes Emperor of the French The Invasion of Russia Banished to Elba The Battle of Trafalgar Louisiana Purchase The Coup d’état Exiled to Saint Helena

8. Must Include: Title - (Original) Accurately describes the material Content/Facts - Events must be explained in complete sentences Graphics/Pictures - Neat! Dates - Accurate dates Organization - Proper order of events Colors - Make it look good!

9. Summary Why are timelines considered an important tool for studying Global History?

10. Essential Questions: 1.How can you organize your history to show how you have grown and changed over time? 2.How can timelines help us in the study of history? 3.Why is time a crucial factor in the study of historical events? 4.How does time help to create and establish historical context? 5.How does the scope of a timeline dramatically change one’s perception of the historical truth? 6.How can a timeline suggest, imply, or prove that particular causes bring about an event?