UNIT TWO NEW PATTERNS OF CIVILIZATIONS: 600 CE 1450 CE

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1 UNIT TWO NEW PATTERNS OF CIVILIZATIONS: 600 CE 1450 CE PRIMARY FOCUS QUESTIONS 1. What were the primary causes and effects of the development of Islamic civilizations? 2. What roles did migration and commerce play in the development of state-building in Africa? 3. What roles did feudalism and the manor system have in providing law and order in Europe and Japan? 4. How did trade with the Muslim World influence the rise of Urban areas, Universities, and Exploration in Europe? 5. What global changes occurred as a result of explorations and conquests? CHAPTER 6 Focus Questions (Global Civilizations RISE AND SPREAD OF ISLAM) 1. Why was Islam able to appeal to people from so many different cultures? 2. Why did a conflict develop within Islam after the death of Muhammad? 3. What was the difference between the Abbasid and Umayyad Dynasties? CHAPTER 7 Focus Questions (Global Civilizations ABBASID DECLINE AND SPREAD OF ISLAM) 1. How did the Religious trends of the Abbasid Dynasty impact the expansion of Islam? 2. How did the Muslim incursions into India cause cultural diffusion and blending between India and Islam? 3. How did Islam eventually spread to Southeast Asia? CHAPTER 8 Focus Questions (Global Civilizations AFRICA AND THE SPREAD OF ISLAM) 1. How did Islam spread to the Sudanic Empires & Eastern Africa and what impact did they have on their Societies? 2. How did the foundations of Islam allow for the development of different political forms in the regions of Africa? 3. How did the non-islamic states of Kongo and Zimbabwe compare to the Islamic States of Swahili Coast or Sudan? CHAPTER 9 Focus Questions (Eastern European Civilizations BYZANTIUM AND ORTHODOX EUROPE) 1. What was the political structure of the Byzantine Empire? 2. What were the key factors causing the decline of the Byzantine Empire? 3. How was the culture of Kievan Russia an extension of the Byzantine Empire? CHAPTER 10 Focus Questions (New Civilizations Emerged WESTERN EUROPE) 1. How were Feudalism and the Manor System the foundations of medieval political & social structure in Europe? 2. How did the focus on religion and theology change in Europe between CE? 3. What key events allowed the increase of power of European Monarchs as well as limitations to royal authority? CHAPTER 11 Focus Questions (New Civilizations Emerged THE AMERCIAS ON THE EVE OF EXPLORATION) 1. How did the Aztecs preserve and expand the cultural influences of early Mesoamerica & the Toltecs? 2. How did Indian cultures outside the Andean & Mesoamerica regions contrast to those of the Aztecs & Incas? 3. Why did human and animals sacrifices exist and prevail among the societies of Andean & Mesoamerican areas? CHAPTER 12 Focus Questions (East Asian Civilizations CHINESE REUNIFICATION AND RENAISSANCE) 1. What were the primary causes for the decline of Buddhism during the later Tang and Song Dynasties? 2. What were the key elements of Tang and Song economic prosperity? 3. How did the Tang & Song Dynasties differ from previous developments in Chinese civilizations? CHAPTER 13 Focus Questions (East Asian Civilizations SPREAD OF CHINESE INFLUENCES) 1. How did the methods of adoption /adaption of Chinese culture differ between Japan & Korea? 2. Why were the Chinese unable to assimilate the Vietnamese despite almost a millennium of direct rule? 3. How did the extension of the Chinese culture in the east differ from the extension of Islamic culture?

2 UNIT TWO NEW PATTERNS OF CIVILIZATIONS: 600 CE 1450 CE CHAPTER 14 Focus Questions (Last Great Nomadic Challenges MONGOLS, TURKS, AND SAMARKANDS) 1. How were the Mongol conquests of Russia and the Muslim World politically similar? 2. How did the Mongols under the Yuan Dynasty attempt to change China s traditional social structure? 3. What were the most important positive effects of the Mongol Conquests? CHAPTER 15 Focus Questions (Changing Balance of Power WESTERN EUROPE VERSUS EAST ASIA) 1. What accounted for the decline of the Middle East between ? 2. What were the primary causes of western advancement relative to other civilizations in the east? 3. Why were cultures in the Americas, Africa, and Polynesia vulnerable to interaction with outside civilizations?

3 TIMELINE ACTIVITY: Insert the letter for each event from each chapter on the line adjacent to the appropriate date on the timeline provided. CHAPTER SIX: The Rise and Spread of Islam A. Ridda Wars begin B. Assassination of Uthman C. End of the Umayyad Dynasty D. Battle of Siffin E. Muhammad flees from Mecca to Medina F. Muhammad receives first revelations CHAPTER SEVEN: Spread of Islam to South & SE Asia A. Buyids capture Baghdad B. Establishment of Delhi Sultanate C. Crusaders capture Jerusalem D. First Muslim raids into India E. Introduction of Islam into Southeast Asia F. Mongols capture Baghdad CHAPTER EIGHT: Africa and the Spread of Islam A. Ghana at height of its power B. Islam spreads across North Africa C. Death of Sundiata (Founder of Mali) D. Hajj of Mansa Musa to Mecca E. Last Chinese trade voyages to East Africa F. Rise of the Mali Empire CHAPTER NINE: Eastern Europe & Byzantine Empire A. End of the Mongol Invasions of Russia B. Rurik becomes King of the Kievan Rus C. Death of Emperor Justinian D. Turks Capture Constantinople E. Battle of Manzikert F. Great Schism of the Christian Church CHAPTER TEN: New Civilization in Western Europe A. Hundred Years War begins B. First call for Crusade C. First appearance of the Black Death D. Norman Invasion of England E. Charlemagne Crowned Emperor F. Magna Carta is Signed 600 CE 622 CE CE 656 CE 657 CE 750 CE 711CE 945 CE 1099 CE 1206 CE 1258 CE c.1290 CE CE 1000 CE 1200 CE 1260 CE 1324 CE 1431 CE 565 CE 855 CE 1054 CE 1071 CE 1241 CE 1453 CE 800 CE 1066 CE 1095 CE 1215 CE 1338 CE 1348 CE

4 TIMELINE ACTIVITY: Insert the letter for each event from each chapter on the line adjacent to the appropriate date on the timeline provided. CHAPTER ELEVEN: The Americas on the Eve of Exploration A. Reign of Montezuma I B. Establishment of the Inca Empire C. Establishment of the Aztec Empire D. Fall of the Toltec Empire E. Foundation of Tula F. Rise of Chimor CHAPTER TWELVE: Era of Chinese Tang & Song Dynasties A. Persecution of the Buddhists begins B. Founding of the Southern Song Dynasty C. Founding of the Song Dynasty D. Founding of the Tang Dynasty E. Mongol Conquest of the Southern Song F. Founding of the Sui Dynasty CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Japan, Korea & Vietnam A. Last Japanese Embassy in China B. End of the Kamabura Shogunate in Japan C. Vietnam wins Independence from China D. Start of the Gempei Wars in Japan E. Independent Silla Kingdom Established F. Yi Dynasty Established in Korea CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Last Great Nomadic Challenges A. Mongol destruction of Baghdad B. Mongol Conquest of Russia completed C. Chinggis Khan elected Khagan D. Marco Polo begins Journey through Central Asia E. Death of Turkic Leader Timur the Lame F. Fall of the Yuan Dynasty in China CHAPTER FIFTEEN: The West & Changing Balance of Power A. Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Turks B. Unification of Spanish Castille and Aragon C. Outbreak of the Black Death in Europe D. End of Ming, China s Commercial Expeditions E. Portugal Establishes control of Azores F. Expedition of the Vivaldis into the Atlantic 900 CE 968 CE 1150 CE 1325 CE 1438 CE CE 589CE 618 CE 840 s CE 960 CE 1127 CE 1279 CE 668 CE 838 CE 939 CE 1180 CE 1336 CE 1392 CE 1206 CE 1240 CE 1258 CE 1271 CE 1368 CE 1405 CE 1291 CE 1348 CE 1433 CE 1439 CE 1453 CE 1469 CE

5 MAPPING ACTIVITY: Select an appropriate map for each chapter from the blank maps available on the course web-pages or from the instructor. ALL MAPS MUST HAVE A LEGEND/KEY and must be properly LABELED and/or COLOR CODED according to the assignment directions below. CHAPTER SIX: The Rise and Spread of Islam (Middle East Map) 1. Mark the locations of the following Muslim Cities: Mecca, Medina, Damascus, Baghdad and Draw the boundary of the Islamic World (Empire) during this period. 2. Label each of the Muslim Cities above and the boundary of the Islamic World. CHAPTER SEVEN: Spread of Islam to South & SE Asia (Eastern Hemisphere Map) 1. Mark the locations of the following Muslim Cities: Mecca, Medina, Damascus, Baghdad, Kabul, Delhi, Malacca. 2. Label each of the Muslim Cities above. CHAPTER EIGHT: Africa and the Spread of Islam (Africa Map) 1. Draw the boundaries of the City-State/Kingdom/Empire of Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Benin, Swahili, & Zimbabwe. Mark the locations of the key Cities/Trade Centers of DeJenne, Timbuctu, Kilwa, Mogadishu, and Zanzibar. 2. Label each of the above areas, along with the Himalayan Mountains, Ganges & Indus Rivers, & Each City above. CHAPTER NINE: Eastern Europe & Byzantine Empire (Mediterranean & Europe Map) 1. Draw the boundaries of the Western Roman, Eastern Byzantine, and Early Russian Empires. Mark the locations of the following cities: Rome, Constantinople, Kiev. 2. Label each of the above cities. Label the three Empires, the Mediterranean & Aegean Seas, & Dnieper River. CHAPTER TEN: New Civilization in Western Europe (Mediterranean & Europe Map) 1. Draw the boundaries of the Western Roman, Eastern Byzantine, and Holy Roman Empires & Kingdoms of France and England. 2. Label each of the Empires and Kingdoms named above. MAP FOCUS QUESTIONS: Answer each of the following questions based on your reading and the map you created. CHAPTER 6: How was the Spread of Islam related to the development of other elements of civilization? CHAPTER 7: How did the Spread of Islam during the Abbasids demonstrate their links to sea-borne trade? CHAPTER 8: What influences brought Islam to Sudanic Africa and what impact did it have on African Empires? CHAPTER 9: What factors influenced the shift of power from one Christian capital to another? CHAPTER 10: How did the political boundaries & units of classical Europe differ from the new Medieval States?

6 MAPPING ACTIVITY: Select an appropriate map for each chapter from the blank maps available on the course web-pages or from the instructor. ALL MAPS MUST HAVE A LEGEND/KEY and must be properly LABELED and/or COLOR CODED according to the assignment directions below. CHAPTER ELEVEN: The Americas on the Eve of Exploration (Map of the Americas) 1. Mark the locations of the following Cities: Cuzco, Tenochitlan, Manchu Pichu, and Chitzen Nitza and draw the boundaries of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya Empires. 2. Label each of the cities and empires above. CHAPTER TWELVE: Era of Chinese Tang & Song Dynasties (Eastern Asia Map) 1. Mark the locations of the following Cities: Huangzhou, Changan, and Luyang. Draw the boundaries of the Tang, Southern Song, and Song Empires. Draw the location of the Grand Canal linking the two great rivers of China. 2. Label each of the Cities and Empires, the Huanghe amd Yangzi Rivers above. CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Japan, Korea & Vietnam (Eastern Asia Map) 1. Draw the boundaries of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Mark the locations of Huangzhou and Nanjing. 2. Label each of the above area and the two key cities in China and Japan. CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Last Great Nomadic Challenges (Map of Eurasia) 1. Draw the boundaries the Mongol Empire and each of the Four Different Khanates. Mark the locations of the following cities: Karakorum, Samarkand, Kiev, Constantinople, Baghdad, Kabul, and Delhi. 2. Label each of the above cities. Label the Mongol Empire and each of the Four Khanates. CHAPTER FIFTEEN: The West & Changing Balance of Power (Indian Ocean Map) 1. Mark the locations of the following Cities: Jidda, Ormuz, Calicut, and Mogadishu. 2. Label each of the above cities. Label the Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Bay of Bengal, Madagascar, & Sri Lanka. MAP FOCUS QUESTIONS: Answer each of the following questions based on your reading and the map you created. CHAPTER 11: How was the location of early American Indian Societies related to early sedentary agriculture? CHAPTER 12: What was the geographic significance of China s rivers to the development of its empires? CHAPTER 13: Which of the regions depicted on the map could be described as peninsular or insular, and why? CHAPTER 14: How did the Mongol Empire connect the civilized centers of the post-classical world? CHAPTER 15: How might world history be different if Zheng He s voyages had continued farther westward?