Describe the geopolitical accomplishments of Justinian; which ones last longer than others? (and why is he comparing himself to King Solomon?)
Define the term “autocrat” and how the ideological influence that helps Justinian to rule as one:
Describe the geopolitical influences on and significance of the Byzantine Empire in the years following Justinian:
Describe the issue over icons, and the eastern and western Christian beefs over it:
Friday 10/10: pages 287 – 291; 214 – 215 (up to A Muslim Empire…)
Terms: 1. Istanbul 2. mosaics 3. Slavs
4. Kiev 5. Mongols 6. Clovis
Questions: 1. Describe the impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Empire, and the forces behind the final fall of the empire and Constantinople in 1453 AD:
Describe the Byzantine heritage in arts, architecture and education / literature, and how it goes onto influence civilizations in Russia: (what does “Third Rome” refer to?)
Questions: 1. Describe the development of common law and criminal justice under the rule of Henry II:
2. Describe Phillip Augustus and the precedents he set for future French rulers:
3. Compare and contrast the English Parliament with the French Estates-General:
4. Describe the beef between Pope Gregory VII and Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV – what does it signify about politics in the region and the Holy Roman Empire: Friday 10/17: pages 253 - 260
Terms: 1. Frederick II 2. Innocent III 3. The Crusades 4. Reconquista
Questions: 1. Describe the “successes” of the Crusades for the Europeans, and gauge the effects of the Crusades on Europe in economic, ideological and technological terms:
2. Describe how the Reconquista hurts the kingdom of Spain:
3. What is the Inquisition and how is it used? Monday 10/20: pages 262 – 267
Terms: 1. scholasticism 2. Thomas Aquinas 3. vernacular
4. Divine Comedy 5. The Canterbury Tales 6. cathedrals
Questions: 1. Describe medieval European universities:
Describe the impact of Aristotle on European learning and thought, and the sources of cultural diffusion that got his ideas there:
Describe the Romanesque and Gothic styles, and how they are representative of European society of this time:
Tuesday 10/21: prep for quiz on Wednesday 10/22
Wednesday 10/22 and Thursday 10/23 - prep for EXAM on Friday 10/24