UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK ONE DAY ONE: Byzantine & Persian Empires
Essential Questions:
Who was Alexander the Great and what role did he play in the Byzantine Empire?
When and Why did the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire fall?
Who was Attila the Hun and what role did he play in the history of this part of the world?
Who was Justinian I and what is he known for?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK ONE DAY TWO: Mongol Empire & Ancient Asia
Essential Questions:
Who was Ghenghis Kahn & what made him such a fearsome ruler?
How large was the Mongol Empire?
How did the landscape of this part of the world contribute to the battle tactics & weaponry that made the Mongol army so dominate?
How did the rest of Asia fare (Russia, China, etc.) in ancient times?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK ONE DAY THREE: Ancient China
Essential Questions:
What were the timelines of China's Dynasties & what was each known for?
How does Chinese religion relate to their culture & way of living their lives?
What is the Terracotta Army?
What are some of the amazing contributions to the world that we received from the Ancient Chinese civilization?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK TWO DAY ONE: Ancient India
Essential Questions:
What was the early culture of India called?
How do the two main religions of India (Hinduism & Buddhism) relate to their culture & way of living their lives?
What is the caste system & is still in practice today?
Who are some famous people from India and what are they known for?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK TWO DAY TWO: Japan, SE Asia & Indonesia
Essential Questions:
How was the ancient Japanese government set up, ie. who really held the power?
What are the difference between Ninjas and Samurais?
What what was the Khmer Empire known for?
What are some innovations from Indonesian culture & how does climate dictate food sources, architecture, clothing etc?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK TWO DAY THREE: Oceania & The Artics
Essential Questions:
What are the 4 majors regions of Oceania called?
What is Australia known for?
Are the Artics inhabited?
What are some innovations from the various Oceania culture & how does climate dictate food sources, architecture, clothing etc?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK THREE DAY ONE: Africa
Essential Questions:
What are some of the earliest hominid groups from Africa called?
What are some of the early Kingdoms/Empires in Africa?
What are Biomes & how many does Africa have?
What does the term Megafauna mean?
How did Mansa Musa become one of the wealthiest people in all of history?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK THREE DAY TWO: North America
Essential Questions:
What are the earliest peoples in North American called?
What are the 10 Indigenous Cultural areas of North America and what are some tribes from each?
How did climate influence daily life for tribes in the various areas of North America?
What was the Ghost Dance Movement & how did that factor in the US/US army's treatment of Native peoples?
What were some more modern impacts on Native American peoples' and their way of life?
UNIT FIVE EXPLORE THE WORLD WEEK THREE DAY THREE: Central & South America
Essential Questions:
What was Caral Supe?
What are 4 main early cultures in this part of the world?
What were the beliefs of these cultures & how did that tie in with sacrifices?
What were some of the innovations from these cultures?
Which modern city exists at the site of an ancient capital?