Hinduism

1. Read chapter 9 sections on Hinduism only.

Turn each section heading and subheading into a question.

Answer each question with a list of evidence.

2. Review the map and the caste diagram for a quiz next week!

Note: Great work to those of you who participated in the Poetry Out Loud contest in your classrooms and for the semifinals today.  It was so great so see so many of our class members on the stage!  Mr. S

Ancient India

1. Re-copy map for a map quiz.

2. "Ancient India"

a. Rapid Reading: 3 min each page.

b. Write one question at the bottom of each 1/2 page.

c. Write one summary statement at the top of each 1/2 page.

Review for Mid-Term

Complete the Mid-Term Review Assignments.

This is due on the day of the exam.

Essay Revision

Period 1A:  Revision of Alexander essays

Period 4A: Revision of Indo-Mediterranean essays

Both classes: organize your notebook and review past tests and quizzes as you begin to prepare for the mid-term.

Classical Empires Essay Assignment

a. Complete the essay notes page distributed in class. You should use the CHESS notes you made on the handouts provided in class.

b. Complete the first two paragraphs of the essay.

P1: Compose a one sentence thesis statement including:

• identify the empires compared/contrasted
• identify the two CHESS domains compared/contrasted
• Identify qualities of comparison or contrast

P2  Identify and define comparisons and contrasts of  one CHESS domain for both empires.

•       Include at least four pieces of specific evidence.
•        Include analysis of at least one comparison.

Was Alexander great?

Welcome back!

a. Complete notes on sources provided in class.

b. Complete t chart started in class.

c. Complete two paragraphs of an essay using the format provided in class:

Paragraph 1:

-- Offer a direct answer to the question : your position on the question:  Was Alexander great?

-- Define "great".

-- Identify three examples of Alexander that support your position.

-- Identify three examples of Alexander that DO NOT support your position, but which you argue are not as significant as the supporting examples.

Paragraph 2:

Answer the question with ONE of your supporting examples.

Define the example.

Elaborate: explain why this example shows greatness (or a lack of greatness)