AP+Unit+III

** (32 days)-2013-14 **
 * Unit III: Regional and Transregional Exchange and Encounter 600 C.E.-1450 **

s ** Expansion and Intensification of Communication and Exchange Networks ** s ** Continuity and Innovation of state forms and their interactions ** s ** Increased Economic Productive capacity and its consequences **
 * Key Ideas: **

1- How and why did China emerge so much faster than Europe? 2- How and why did Islam spread so quickly and so far and what was its impact? 3- What were the results of the encounter and interaction of the various groups of people? 4- How did the Mongols emerge and spread so quickly and what was their impact on the various societies? 5- How did the two Christendoms establish themselves and what was their impact? 6- How and why did the concept of mutual obligation arise and what was its political, social and economic impact on the societies? 7- What were the intended and unintended consequences of the Black Death? 8- What were the shared characteristics of the peoples of the Americas? 9- What were the innovations during this period that helped increase economic productivity?
 * Essential Questions **


 * China **** Reemerges Out of Chaos (2 days) **

__ Objectives: __ Analyze the continuities and changes in China and in Southeast Asia Analyze culture and society under the Tang and Song dynasties

__ Readings ____ : __ T&E Chapter 14, Chapter 17 (pp 360 Mongol Conquest of China, 361-362 (Khublai Khan & Mongol Conquers S. China), Chapter 21 (pp 447 Recovery in China-448 up to Recovery in Europe, 453 Exploration & Colonization- 455 up to European Exploration)

__ Activities and Assessments: __ (2) PP China & Analysis of Chinese Artwork & Writings Primary Sources- The Poet Du Fu on Tang Dynasty Wars (T&E p 286) TWE- China under the Tang and Song Dynasties

__ Homework: __ RECIPES Chart


 * Exchange and Encounter: The Islamic World, the Indian Ocean Basin, the Silk Roads and Africa (10 days) **

__ Objectives: __ Explain the spread of Islam both religiously and culturally Identify the scientific and intellectual advances made by the Islamic civilization Analyze and evaluate the impact of Islam Identify geographical areas Analyze primary sources Recognize innovation, diffusion and syncretization across trade routes Understand the impact of the Bantu migration Explain the concept of kinship society Describe the evolution of empire/central government in Africa Explain the sub-Saharan trade and its impact on empires Describe the integration and impact of Islam on trade and politics Experience the exchange of goods and encounters of peoples by trade through simulation Create the means by which to demonstrate the above

__ Readings ____ : __ T&E chapters 13, 15, 18, 21 (pp 434-445 up to Crisis & Recovery…) Primary Sources: Mansa Musa’s Pilgrimage //The Human Record.// Abu Ubaydallah al-Bakri. “The Book of Routes and Realms” (doc 72 pgs 343-347) “Seated Female Figure” (doc 74 pgs 351-352, Multiple Voice III-#3 Four Robed Statues pgs 144-145 (skim from “3rd source” & 150 -151)  //Timbuktu//. __Time Magazine__

__ Activities and Assessments: __ (1) PP Islam Intro (1) Spread of Islam reading-1 question p/group-share Impact of Islam on Afroeurasia-pair/share with 2-3 other pairs (1) Video-Islamic Scientific Advances -6 min [|www.mhhe.com/psi] (1) Evidence of Factors that Eased Trade in Muslim World- each group reads one factor, creates visual illustration to share with class TWE-Islam Trade (1) Vocabulary Quiz 14,13,15,18,21 (per above) (1) Map Project- Encounter & Exchange- paired (2) PP- Exchange & Encounter- Indian Ocean Basin & Islam – 2 videos- Great Zimbabwe & Indian Ocean Trade (1) Primary Sources Readings, Questions and Answers (see Readings) (1) Test: Chapters 14, 17 (as assigned), 13,15,18,21 (as assigned)

__ Homework: __ RECIPES Chart Map Project Primary Source Documents: Ibn Battuta


 * Nomadic Conquerors (4 days) **

__ Objectives: __ Explain the emergence of nomadic groups into conquerors Evaluate the impact of the Mongols on other societies

__ Readings ____ : __ T & E Chapter 17 (skim; read carefully according to your assignment)

__ Activities and Assessments: __ (1) Mongol Primary Sources Activity Video-Bridging World History- Early Empires Episode 11-Mongols or CNN Millennium (13th C seg 1&2) (3) Mongols Group Activity: Migratory Patterns, Expansion, Political, Economic & Cultural Impact (Lab 1 day)

__ Homework: __ RECIPES Chart Mongols Group Activity


 * East Meets West: The Two Worlds of Christendom (8 days) **

__ Objectives: __ Analyze primary sources from the Byzantine empire Compare early Europe to the Byzantine Empire & distinguish the key concepts Analyze and assess the effects of trade, empire building, scientific and cultural exchanges Analyze viewpoints and widespread effects of the Bubonic Plague Analyze primary source documents Evaluate Art and Architecture

__ Readings ____ : __ T&E Chapters 16, 19, 21 (pp 445-Crisis & Recovery- 447- up to Recovery in China, 448- Recovery in Europe- 450 –up to The Renaissance) Stearns, P. et al. //World Civilizations//. p. 218 (handout) Shaffer, //Lynda. Southernization//. Finding A Scapegoat (NY Times) Primary Sources from Strayer, //Ways of the World//, pp 406-416

__ Activities and Assessments: __ (2) Primary sources Activity Byzantine Empire (2) PP Europe Videos Bridging World History Chp 10 Vikings (13-17) min & Youtube Battle of Hastings Bayeux Tapestry, Crusades Report (1) PP Social Structures Social Structures Clickers Review (1) Video Bridging World History Chp 8 Feudalism (1-14 min)

Create a story of Europe using vocab words (1) Vocabulary Quiz 17, 16, 19, 21 (as assigned) (1) DBQ- The Bubonic Plague- Student created

__ Homework: __ RECIPES Chart Read //Southernization// article & Answer Questions Primary Source readings on Japanese & European Feudalism DBQ- The Bubonic Plague- Student created


 * Worlds Apart: The Americas and Oceania and Putting It Together (8 days) **

__ Objectives: __ Explain the apex and decline of the Maya Explain the rise of the Aztec and Inca Civilizations Identify the political, economic and social/cultural systems of the societies of Oceania Compare civilizations Analyze continuity and change over time

__ Readings ____ : __ T&E Chapters 6 and 20

__ Activities & Assessments: __ (2) PP Americas & Videos Label Activity & similarities (1) Unit Review Powerpoint & questions Quiz: Vocabulary Chapter 6, 20 & Map (based on Map Project (1) Comparative Charts  (1) CCOT Charts- share  (1) Test: Mongols (Chp 17), Europe & Byzantine (Chapter 16,19,21), the Americas and Oceania (Chapters 6 (Maya) and 20)  (1) Comparative Essay  (1) CCOT Essay

__ Homework: __ Completed Religions Chart Completed RECIPES Chart Technology Chart

**Agenda **
Forms, Handouts and Assignments **