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This summary outlines the key ideas and themes from the study of the Russian and Turkish Empires, focusing on their origins, major events, and cultural influences. Students will create skits to present the significance of events such as Russia's birth, the Mongol invasions, and the establishment of the Ottoman Empire. Key questions about cultural blending and the evolution of civilizations will be addressed, enhancing understanding of these historical empires. The content also sets the stage for later discussions on the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
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Monday, January 10th Continue on notebook page 16: The Russian Empire (label the next 2 pages 16 as well) LEFT SIDE: What is the main idea of each of the sections? RIGHT SIDE: Magnet Summary of your section Song: “Getting’ Byzzy with it”
Russian Empire Skits • 4 Groups • Russia’s Birth • Kiev’s Power & Decline • The Mongol Invasions • Russia Breaks Free • Present your characters & give us the background on each • Present a short skit on the main idea of your section • On the left side of page 16, write the main idea of each section as they are presented
Tuesday, January 11th • Set up notebook page 17: The Turkish Empire • LEFT SIDE: • How could essentially nomadic people give rise to a great civilization? • RIGHT SIDE: pp. 314-317 (11:3) READ
Summary Turks looked to Persians for religion, culture, language, customs. Persians held powerful offices in Turkish government. Preview for tomorrow: Ottoman Empire
Wednesday, January 12th:The Ottoman & Safavid Empires • On the LEFT side on page 18 in your notebook, write the questions: • As the Byzantine Empire faded, what arose to take its place and where? • What was the effect on the development of civilization? • When cultures blend, how stable is blending? Do they last only so long as the blending of empires last? • On the RIGHT side of page 18 in your notebook, you will be explaining Cultural Blending
Cultural Blending (Right Side) Review pages 512-515 (Chp. 18:2) *Causes of Cultural Blending *Cultural Blending Chart *Cultural Changes (p. 513)
Thursday, January 13th 3rd Period: Semester Exam
Friday, January 14th Semester Exam for 2nd & 4th periods