History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Shaping of Eastern Europe Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 107
Term 4: Book Club Selections April: Konigsburg, E.L. The Second Mrs. Gioconda (ISBN: ) May: either of the following: Borton de Trevino, Elizabeth. I, Juan de Pareja (ISBN: ) Louis Cat Orze: The Mystery of the Queen’s Necklace (ISBN: )
Class Activity 1 What is History? Our discussion continues with: Cupid Complaining to Venus Key Word: provenance = origin, source
Provenance Supported by Documentation 1.How does Skinner, Inc. auction house seek to market this item: Besides its visual appeal, what makes this quilt valuable to collectors and institutions? 2.What does the seller offer in the way of provenance? 3.Was the presentation successful? 4.How do we know?
Assignment 1 Read text, pp and answer question #7, 239. Map of Shaping of Eastern Europe (due 4/4)
The Incredible Shrinking Empire (The Fall of Constantinople) Constantinople 1453 Ottoman Turks Capture city Complete Graphic Organizer
Legacy of Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire Russia Western Europe Orthodox Christianity
Assignment 2 Read text, pp and answer questions #6-7, 243. Theme: Impact of Individual (question)
Assignment 3 Read text, pp. 244,245, 247 and answer questions #1-5.
Assignment 4 Read text, pp. 246 and answer questions #1-3, 246. Theme questions, pp 244, 245. Map of Shaping of Eastern Europe (due 4/4)
Jewish Migrations Terms Diaspora Yiddish The Pale Historic Jewish Settlement Patterns of Eastern Europe
Essay 1 Analyze the various contributions of Byzantine civilization to Europe. In your opinion, what was its most important? Justify your point of view.
Essay 2 Analyze the impact of geography on the development of Eastern Europe. In your opinion, what element was the most significant? Justify your point of view.
Essay 3 You are a Williamsburg lawyer charged with assessing and liquidating the estate of an elderly client who has suffered an incapacitating stroke. Friends of the client tell you that she has antiques of considerable local importance. Describe and explain the steps you will take to help your client maximize her assets.