A. development of trade routes for economic profit

B. demonstration of political power

C. territorial claim and colonial expansion

D. study of new climates in the Western Hemisphere

E. spread of religious beliefs to new populations

F. reducing the population density of Europe

2. Assignment: McGraw Hill World History and Geography – The Middle Ages to the 1700s (green book)
     - Read Ch. 10 Lesson 1. (starts on page 348) On your own paper, write and define all of the vocabulary (words highlighted in yellow). 
     - Write and answer questions 1-4 on page 354. Please write "PAGE 354" at the top of your paper.

Monday 2/6
1. DO NOW:
What does the word "discovery" mean to you?

2. 2. Assignment: McGraw Hill World History and Geography – The Middle Ages to the 1700s (green book)
     - Read Ch. 10 Lesson 1. (starts on page 348)
     -On your own paper, write "LESSON 1" at the top.  Write and answer questions (in complete sentences) 1 & 2 on page 350 (in the sidebar); questions 1 &2 on page 351.
     - Write and answer the following question (in a complete sentence): About how long was da Gama's sea route from Portugal to India? (hint: read Early Voyages of Discovery starting on page 350)

Tuesday 2/7
1.DO NOW:
Which goal did the voyages of Ferdinand Magellan, Christopher Columbus, and Henry Hudson have in common?

A. to defeat native empires and claim new lands

B. to find a new ocean trade route

C. to make scientific discoveries

D. to attach ships from other countries and gain riches

2. DO NOT WRITE ON THE HANDOUT. Read handout 7.58 Columbus' letter to the King and Queen of Spain and answer the questions. Write "7.58" at the top of your paper. Write the questions and answers (in complete sentences).

Wednesday 2/8
1. DO NOW:
TRUE or False: The bridge in downtown Memphis that crosses the river into West Memphis Arkansas is named after Hernando de Soto.
2. Watch the video pinned video on Ferdinand Magellan.
3. Complete the 7.59 map activity. You may write on the handout.

Thursday 2/9
1. DO NOW:
Which action best describes Prince Henry the Navigator’s contribution to early exploration?

A. discovering the Pacific Ocean

B. improving cartography

C. discovering the Hudson Bay

D. converting native peoples

2. On your own paper write and answer ALL the questions (in complete sentences) for the Lesson 1 packet. Write "Lesson 1 Packet" at the top of your paper.

Friday 2/10
1. DO NOW:
Who captured Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire?
a. the Beatles
b. Samurai
c. Ottoman invaders
d. the avengers

2. Yes, it's due at the end of class. Write a three paragraph essay (indented paragraphs, with 5-7 complete sentences, and cited supporting evidence just like in Mrs. Norman's class) on the following topic:

Based on the sources and your knowledge of history, explain three motivations for European exploration in the Americas.

Paragraph 1: Introduction (hook, restate the question, state your thesis)
Paragraph 2: Body (the question you are answering, your answer, and cited supporting evidence from your textbook
Paragraph 3: Conclusion (restate your thesis and summarize your answer)

Monday 2/13
1. DO NOW:
TRUE OR FALSE: Christopher Columbus kept detailed journals of his travels.

2. On your own paper answer the 7.60 questions (in complete sentences) regarding cartographic improvements. Write the questions and answers. Write "7.60" at the top of your paper.


Tuesday 2/14
1. DO NOW: define conquistadors
2. On your own paper write and answer  (in complete sentences) the Lesson 2 packet questions. Write "Lesson 2 Packet" at the top of your paper.

A. 1, 2 ,4

B. 1, 3, 4

C. 2, 3, 5

D. 2, 4, 5

2. Read the handout "The Romans Destroy the Temple

at Jerusalem, 70 AD" and answer the following questions on your own paper.
    1. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentence) summary of the reading.
    2. Name at least three (3) things that surprised you about the reading.
    3. Write four (4) questions you have after completing the reading.
   4. When did the rebellion end?
   5.  Why was the temple looted?

Friday 2/10
1. DO NOW: What region did Christianity begin in?

2. Yes, it's due at the end of class. Write a three paragraph essay (indented paragraphs, with complete sentences, and cited supporting evidence) on the following topic:

What led the Jewish people to leave Jerusalem? Support your thesis with evidence from the book. (Make citations just like you do in Mrs. Norman's class.)

Paragraph 1: Introduction (hook, restate the question, state your thesis)
Paragraph 2: Body (the question you are answering, your answer, and cited supporting evidence from your textbook
Paragraph 3: Conclusion (restate your thesis and summarize your answer)

Monday 2/13
1. DO NOW: What impact did the Edict of Milan have on Christians?

2. KWL Chart & video: Fill out the first two sections (K & W) before watching the video. After the video is over they can answer the last section.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qn00BHa7UcU

Tuesday 2/14
1. DO NOW: Who/what is the pope?

2. Use your book (the reading assignments this week) to answer the following questions(write the questions and answers):
   1. How do you think guerrilla warfare helped the Maccabees beat the Seleucids?
   2. What characteristics do you think a good fortress had to have during the reign of Herod?
   3.  Describe the different groups of Jews and their views on how to deal with the Romans.
   4. What is a moral, or lesson behind a parable?
   5. Who were the zealots?
   6. What conditions helped support the spread of Christianity?
  7. How are cemeteries different today?
  8. Why did the Romans distrust Christians?
  9. Why did the church need a hierarchy of officials?
  10. Review the map on page 420. Explain what the map shows.