History of the Ancient and Medieval World Roots of Judaism and Successive Empires Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111
Assignment (due Monday 10/5) 1.Read text, pp (Roots of Judaism) 2.Complete Note taking: Reading Skill: Identifying Main Idea. (See pp 57,bottom left for model format.) 3.Identify bold-blue terms 4.Answer 3 Checkpoint questions and 2 Thinking Critically questions. Due Monday (Oct. 12): Black Ships Before Troy
Roots of Judaism “The One God of Judaism” 1.What key point does God make in this selection? 2.How is this idea different from the religions of other early cultures in the Fertile Crescent? Chronology of Events: Create a timeline* The covenant with Abraham The establishment of Israel The reigns of David and Solomon The division of Judah and Israel The exile in Babylon Moses and the 10 Commandments The rebuilding of the temple-Jerusalem *Answers are in NotesView
Judaism: Summarizing Key Beliefs Judaism
Assignment 1 1.Read text, pp Identify bold-blue terms 3.Answer 3 Checkpoint questions and 2 Thinking Critically questions. 4.Complete Map Skills, pp Black Ships Before Troy Tues., 10/13 Open-Book Quest: 9 questions
Assignment 2 1.Research your topic. 2.Brainstorm ideas and be ready to write a script with your partner(s.) Black Ships Before Troy Tues., 10/13 Open-Book Quest: 9 questions
Assignments 3/4 Performance 1.Type your script (to be handed in at beginning of class with your part highlighted.) 2.Rehearse with your partner(s.) Black Ships Before Troy Tues., 10/13 Open-Book Quest: 9 questions
Assignment 5 Take Stock of Week: What have we studied? –Reread this week’s slides and check homework. –Organize your notes and notebook. –Rehearse your information. Prepare for Quest: 31 multiple choice questions (Review of factual Knowledge of Chapters 1 & 2: Early Man and Early Civilizations.) –Take practice quizzes using links on next slide Black Ships Before Troy Tues., 10/13 Open-Book Quest: 9 questions
Test Yourself! Prepare: for Cumulative Multiple Choice Test (31 points) Early Man Early Civilizations
Get a Jump on Term 2… Join Book Club! Read the following book* and come to 1 after-school, small-group discussion. Drop a grade of your choice in term 2. The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare (ISBN-13: ) *Available on-line in both new and used editions