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HISTORY TOPICS

  •  Middle Ages to the Age of Revolution Medieval manor/feudal system in Europe
  •  Glory of two African kingdoms
  • A brief look at China
  • Growth of the Nation State
  • Capitalism is born
  • Renaissance in Europe
  • A study of Florence: capitalism and art
  • Martin Luther and the Protestant revolution; Catholic response
  • The Age of Discovery and Science
  • England at High Tide
  • The Age of Reason: Science component covers Harvey, Boyle,Cavendish,Lavosier
  • Art component: High Renaissance art
  • Rembrandt through Baroque
  • Rococco and Neo-classical
  • The Arthurian cycle in art and literature
  • Shakespeare's Works

Objectives

  • To use writing to explore, develop, and communicate your responses to the reading assignments.
  •  Know the historical terms and characters of The European Reformation.
  • Describe the major thinkers of the Enlightenment and their achievements.
  • Describe the development of England and France in 17th and 18th centuries.
  • Describe the conflicts that arose in Europe in the 19th century between the forces of change and those of reaction and of nationalism.
  • Be able to show on a timeline when the major periods of world history took place.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the people and events that influenced the economics, politics,and culture of the ancient world.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the people and events that influenced the economics, politics, and culture of the classical era.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the people and events that influenced the economics, politics, and culture of the Middle Ages.

3D Project Spotlight:Feudalism Simulation