History of the Ancient and Medieval World What is History? Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111

In-Class Activity What is the study of history? Consider: –What does one study? (contents) –How does one study? (methods and skills) –Why does one study? (purpose) Chapter Test: Byzantine Empire and Islam: Wed., January 23.

A story A narrative with factual details But wait…. There is new evidence and new people are asking different questions and that leads to….

An investigation (an analysis) Question(s) whose answers might explain the unknown A defined process to arrive at those answers A search for resources to address question(s)

A synthesis A bringing together of facts, ideas, evidence to answer the question(s)

A hypothesis An educated guess to answer tentatively the question(s)

A story Richer, deeper and more satisfying

Why is this graphic image appropriate to our understanding of history? What key ideas does it help us remember?

Question: What is History? According to your reading, “conscientious historians are aware of the pitfalls in their search for historical truth and they try to avoid them.” What are some of the problems that this reading discusses which help us understand the limitations of history.

History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Rise of Islam: Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111

“Heirs” to Roman Empire Byzantine Empire (Russia) Muslim Empire Germanic Kingdoms Student Choice Activities: Be sure to consider carefully your options for this term!

In-Class Activity 1.Comprehension and Critical Thinking Qu. 3-4, pp 308 and Checkpoint Qu, pp Define Sharia and answer Comprehension and Critical Thinking Qu. 5-6, pp Thinking Critically, pp Map Questions 1,2 5.Map Activity Qu. 3,5

Messenger of God 1.Who approached Muhammad? 2.What did the angel want of Muhammad? 3.Why was Muhammad surprised to be called as a prophet? 4.Who was Khadija and why was she important to Islam? 5.What does “Islam” mean? 6.What was the hijra? Why was it a turning point? 7.How did Muhammad change the Kaaba? 8.Why might merchants be concerned about Muhammad’s words?

Islam: A Way of Life 1.Do Muslims believe that Muhammad wrote the Quran? 2.According to the excerpt in your text, what is the purpose of the verses included? 3.What is the first requirement for righteousness? 4.What event does Ramadan commemorate? 5.What do believers do during Ramadan? 6.What other religions include fasting or physical deprivations? Why such a tradition? 7.How did the status of women evolve within the teachings and practices of Islam? (What does the picture in your text on pp 308 suggest?)

Assignment 1 (due 1/15) 1.Read: What is History and accompanying PP notes 2.SCA Project: Draft due 1/25, Final Version due 2/4 Student Choice Activities: Be sure to consider carefully your options for this term!

Assignment 2 (due 1/16) 1.Read text, pp Identify blue-bold terms 3.How does the belief that priests are not required to mediate between people and God affect the importance and use of the Quran? 4.Map Skills (due Tues., 1/22- a correction to hardcopy)

Assignment 3 (due 1/17) 1.Read text, pp Identify blue-bold terms 3.Answer questions, pp. 308, Comprehension and Critical Thinking, #3-6 4.Answer questions, pp. 309, Thinking Critically, #1-3 5.Map Skills, cont.

Assignment 4 (due 1/18) 1.Read text, pp top of Identify blue-bold terms 3.Answer 3 Checkpoint questions. 4.Complete Map Skills Nomadic Raids 1.What was the purpose of the early raids? 2.How did the Muslim empire expand?

Assignment 5 Byzantium and Islam Sources to Study: Text Readings and handouts 2 Maps 2 Lectures Class Discussion Format: Multiple Choice, map skills, critical thinking Ques t: Byzantine Empire and Islam: Wed., January 23.