Sujin

=MONKS AND PEASANTS=

Europes Economy depended their daily earnings mostly on farming, they didn’t have any other choices because there weren’t any brilliant ideas made by the government. This lead them to have same, dull lives everyday. An interesting thing about them is that they didn’t farm for any other people, they only worked for themselves and their family.

During the Middle Ages, ¼ of all children were dead, along with huge number of adults as well. The whole period was covered with death and misery. In 730 A.D., the monk named Bean wrote 5 volume history of England, his work built a link to ancient European history. Bead was very well educated, even though being able to learn was challenging at those times.

= = =MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS WRITING RECIPE=

His name is Roger, he is pretty bright, and always brave in all situations. He lives in the southern part of England. He has big eyes shows him that he’s fearless on anything. His rough voice catches attention from the crowds, and his mouth is always shaped confidently. He’s body is muscular and tall, this sometimes make him look scary, but at the same time builds his reputation as “fierce and fearless man.” He likes battles and fights, which is why he mostly wears armors. As I mentioned before, he’s very fierce and fearless, but he’s also proud. This is his disposition. He always carries a sword with him, in case of sudden battles he desires of. You can see that he loves hunting and sports.

= = =TIMELINE=

476: Fall of Rome, Middle Age begin

=MIDDLE AGES- ASSIGNMENT 1=

1. Since these barbarian tribes were in the "Dark Ages", do you think they were friendly towards each other? Why or why not? - They would be competitive to each other rather than friendly because they are very eager to earn their food, shelter, and wealth desperately.

2. One of the tribes we didn't study was called the Merovingians. Who were the Merovingians? (Use source 1 to answer this question.) - One of the tribes who tried to help the civilization. They settled in western Germany and France. They ruled from A.D. 400 to A.D. 700.

3. Who was Clovis and why was his conversion to Christianity important in history? (Use source 2) - Clovis was a Merovingian King during A.D. 481, who loved bloodshed on battles. His conversion was a critical European history; he persuaded his people to convert to his new faith. The Germanic tribes were desperate to defend Christianity against Muslims.

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=MIDDLE AGES- ASSIGNMENT 2=

 1. What is considered the beginning of the Middle Ages? - The fall of Rome marked the beginning of the Middle Ages.

2. What is the Latin name for the Middle Ages? - Latin term of Middle Ages are "medieval."

3. Why do you think the Middle Ages are often called the "__**Dark**__ Ages"? What was the only hope for people during these difficult times? - Very few people during that time could read or write, and nobody ever predicted that situations will improve soon or later. Their only hope was their belief of God and their practices of Christianity...and their hope that heaven will be a better place than on Earth.

4. While Europe was in the "Dark Ages", what was happening in the rest of the world? - While Europe was in the Dark Ages, other countries were busy improving their own culture and technology. Muslims in Middle East and North Africa studied and improved their works on ancient Greeks, and at the other side of the world, Africa, China, India, and America improved greatly.

5. How long did the "Dark Ages" last and what year did they end? - At about 1450, Europe started to face change. After Columbus had sailed and discovered America, literacy spread, science improved, art works improved.... etc.

6. What does Renaissance mean and what happened during this time? - Renaissance is the time after the Dark Ages, it means "rebirth" and great works of art improved during its period. It also marked the beginning of modern history.

= = =MIDDLE AGES - ASSIGNMENT 3=

1. How did Charlemagne and the Franks turn their kingdom into an empire? - Charlemagne was a skillful politician, and he expanded his kingdom to include France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. This kingdom turned out as the Frankish Empire...

2. What did Charlemagne do to educate people? - He gathered all the people who could not read or write, then he opened schools to educate them.

3. How and why did Charlemagne preserve ancient texts? - He also gathered skillful scholars, and had them preserve ancient texts and records. The scholars copied the writings of Romans then preserved.

=GREEK=

=ROMAN= //**Assignment 5**// //**Assignment 7**// //**Assignment 10**//

=BYZANTINE= - Roman emperor called Constantine move capital to Byzantium. - Constantine name the new Greek civilization Constantinople. - Constantine moved capital because: political troubles barbarian invasions, inflation. - Byzantium was easy to defend and great for TRADE.

- When Rome dies, Constantinople rises. - Trade & Industry made Byzantium wealthy.

- Gold coins they used (nomisma), became coin throughout the Mediterranean. - Empire's wealth came from taxes too.

- The Emperor's job: Collected taxes Controlled army controlled treasury Controlled festivities Head of churches - Emperor was the most powerful person.. - How they balanced power: They had senate, army, citizens - They voted.

- Had strongest military in Europe. - Their secret weapon in navy: GREEK FIRE. - Greek fire were made of oil so can't be put out with water, they were thrown to opponent's boats.

=MUSLIMS=


 * Assignment 1

1. What are somethings that didn't surprise you about the information on the map?** - The shapes of the countries.

- America. I thought there weren't many Muslims in the Unites States.
 * 2. Which areas/ countries of the world are you surprised have a large Muslim population?**

- Indonesia. Their culture supports Muslim a lot, and one of the places Muhammad went was Indonesia.
 * 3. Which country has the highest Muslim population? Why do you think this country has the highest population?**

- I think it's because of the effort Muhammad and other people made to spread Islam throughout the world.
 * 4. Why do you think Islam is spread out so much?**

=ASATRU=

Asatru is a polytheistic religion of Norse gods and goddesses, they believe in Norse creation myths. The religion is not popular worldy, but it has its own specific characteristics. Some may be believing in heaven and hell. Along with the Christians, they believe people who did not perform sins go to heaven and the evils go the hell. They do not emphasize slavation or redemption, but has fatalistic view on the universe. They serve their Gods by sacrifising food and drink, celebrating holidays, and etc.