Carter's World History

New week, new quarter, new expectations: All late work will now have an automatic 30 points deduction. There will be strict cut off dates for late assignments that will correlate with progress reports. Standard:  There will no longer be a curve on test grades.  This will require you to study and prepare for tests more than relying on a curve to help your grade. Week 10: Age of Exploration (These words will be due and there will be a quiz on November 9.) Definitions       Quizlet Leif Erikkson Henry the Navigator Astrolabe Caravel Christopher Columbus Ferdinand Magellan Circumnavigate Columbian Exchange Conquistadors Encomienda System Plantations Protestants Spanish Armada Northwest Passage Charter Immune Middle Passage African Diaspora Wednesday, November 1 Daily Question:  What is a goal that you have for this quarter? (What do you want to accomplish between now and January?...school related) E1. Europeans Set Sail G...

This week, we will wrap up the first quarter and begin the explosive time of the Renaissance.  We will learn about the new thinkers and artists and then delve into the causes and results of a massive split in the church.   Please make sure all missing work is turned in by Thursday, October 26 if you want it to count.   I will take whatever you will complete and give me!!  You truly need to stay on task this week so you do not fall behind and fail to turn something in!! Essential Standards: WHH4: Analyze the political, economic, social and cultural factors that lead to the development of the first age of global interaction. WHH41: Explain how interest in classical learning and religious reform contributed to increased global interaction (e.g. Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, Catholic Reformation, Printing Revolution, etc.). WHH42:  Explain the political social and economic reasons for the rise of powerful centralized national states and...

Week 8: High Middle Ages      Quizlet Magna Carta Due Process of Law Habeas Corpus Parliament Holy Roman Empire Lay Investiture Charter Crusades Holy Land Black Death Epidemic Schism Long Bow Monday, October 16 Daily Question:  Why did Pope Leo III crown Charlemagne the Roman king? 8.1 Royal Power Grows Google Slides Guided Notes Assessment Questions How did monarchs in England and France expand royal authority and lay the foundations for united nation-states? How did nobles and the Church stand in the way of kings who wanted more power Summarize: How did William increase royal power in England. Explain the importance of the Magna Carta. Explain the importance of the Model Parliament. Tuesday, October 17 Daily Question:  What impact did William the Conqueror and Henry II have on the role of the kingdom? 8.2 Hole Roman Empire and the Church Google Slides Guided Notes Primary Source: Excommunication of Henry IV Sec...

This week, we will begin discussing what happened in Western Europe after the fall of Rome.  We have FINALLY gotten past all the ancient civilizations and on to things that I am more excited about, so let's hope you are more excited too! :) Week 7: Medieval Europe Vocabulary You will need to look the definitions of these words up in the textbook.  For each word, create a chart of the word, a definition and your choice of a sentence or a picture.  The chart will be due on Friday at the beginning of class, followed by a vocabulary quiz.   QUIZLET Medieval Battle of Tours Franks Viking Feudalism Vassal Feudal Contract Fief Knight Manor Serf Sacrament Secular Papal Supremacy Canon Law Friar Common Law Monday, October 9 Daily Question:  What do you already know about the Middle Ages? Complete Unit 5: Rome Quiz (open book) 7.1 Western Europe in Decline Google Slide (7.1-7.2) Guided Notes Activity: Map (handout) Tuesday, ...

Below are links to your vocabulary quizzes and Unit 5: Rome Quiz.  These will need to be taken during the first portion of class. Before you take your vocabulary quiz, you can play Quizlet Live a few times.  Ask Mrs. Hatley to write down who the winners of each game are and I will add extra credit points to your quiz. Standard Quizlet Honors Quizlet Dum dum duuuummmmm . . .  Standard Quiz Honors Quiz After you have completed the quiz, please take a QUIZ for Unit 5: Rome.   Unit 5: Rome Quiz All of your Unit 5: Rome Module is due by midnight.  I HIGHLY suggest you take this time and use it wisely to get these assignments done.  I hope you all come to the Homecoming game tonight, so you do not have time to mess around in class!! (Especially Honors, because you have a pep rally today!)