1. World History
Sept

2. Georgia Performance Standards
SSWH2 The student will identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE.
a. Describe the development of Indian civilization; include the rise and fall of the Maurya Empire, the “Golden Age” under Gupta, and the emperor Ashoka.
b. Explain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India and subsequent diffusion of Buddhism.
c. Describe the development of Chinese civilization under the Zhou and Qin.
d. Explain the impact of Confucianism on Chinese culture; include the examination system, the Mandate of Heaven, the status of peasants, the status of merchants, and the patriarchal family, and explain diffusion to Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea.
e. Explain how the geography of the Indian Subcontinent contributed to the movement of people and ideas.

3. Monday, Sept. 16 OA Notes Ch. 3 Sec. 1- PowerPt.
Activity: Comparing Buddhism/Hinduism (add to notes)
Homework: Read the remainder of Ch. 3, also define/identify the following in your notes:
(Sec. 1)Steppes, migration, Anatolia, Mahabharata
(Sec. 2) reincarnation, karma, enlightenment
OA:
Explain the beliefs of Hindus about life and death.
Why is Buddhism not really found in India anymore?

4. Activity on Hinduism/Buddhism
Make a list of characteristics for Buddhism and Hinduism (chart form would be best).
Draw a Venn diagram to compare and contrast Buddhism and Hinduism. (Ch. 3 Sec. 2)

5. Tuesday, Sept. 17 What were the Upanishads?OA
Notes: Ch. 3 Sec. 1 & 2
A couple of interesting video clips……
Hinduism/Buddhism activity
Homework: Read all of Ch. 3
What were the Upanishads?
What 3 paths can Hindu’s choose to achieve moksha?
Who are the 3 main gods of Hinduism?

6. Wednesday, Sept. 18 OA
Crash Course #6: Buddhism/Hinduism
Notes: Ch. 3 Sec. 1 & 2
Homework: Scoop.It assignment (linked to my website, under Current Events)
List 3 things that Buddha rejected or altered about Hinduism.
What 3 things did Buddha KEEP from the Hindu religion?

7. Thursday, Sept. 19 OA (Ch. 3 Sec. 3)
Notes/Questions Ch. 3 Sec. 3
Homework: Current event assignment on Scoop.It (check my website for instructions)-Due Friday
OA (Ch. 3 Sec. 3)
Who were the Minoans and how were they discovered?
What legend surrounds the palace of King Minos?
Why did Minoan civilization end?

8. Friday, Sept. 20 What were the 3 most important cities in Phoenicia?OA
Turn in: Current Event #3, Opening Activities 4
Finish PowerPoint Ch. 3 Sec. 2
United Streaming: Hinduism/Buddhism
Homework: Finish reading Ch. 3
What were the 3 most important cities in Phoenicia?
What 6 things were the Phoenicians known for?
What outside threats did Phoenicia face?