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Dive into the history of ancient and medieval civilizations, focusing on the development of the Christian Church. Join Walsingham Academy in Mrs. McArthur's Room 111 for an engaging exploration of key events and teachings from this era. This educational journey includes discussions on important commandments, rewards for mercy, martyrdom, and the spread of Christianity. Prepare for exams with comprehensive readings, assignments, and group activities to enhance your learning experience. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of the early Empire, diverse religions, teachings of Jesus, and the growth of the Christian Church. Let's embark on this enlightening historical adventure together!
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History of the Ancient and Medieval WorldEmergence of a Christian Church Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111
It’s a wonderful time of year…. Are you ready? (for exams, of course) December 17, 2010 (A little reverse psychology)
Tapping into Prior Knowledge: The blood of the martyr is the seed of the [Christian] Church. • What, according to Jesus, are the two most important commandments upon which all law is based? • According to his Sermon on the Mount, what does Jesus say is the reward for being merciful? Explain this quote:
Assignment 1 due 11/30 • Read text, pp 166-170 (top) • Answer 3 Checkpoint questions • Complete Geography Interactive, pp 169 • Copy definitions of key vocabulary: messiah, apostle, martyrs, Constantine. Friday, December 6: Test: pp 150-172
Assignment 2due 12/01 • Read materials, text, pp 170-171 • Answer biography question, pp 170. • Complete Recall questions 1-2,(only words not already defined in Assignment 1) • Complete Comprehension questions, 3-5 Friday, December 6: Test: pp 150-172
In-Class Activity • Groups • For 1-4, include: vocabulary, key ideas (see black paragraph headings) and checkpoint, comprehension, caption questions. • Early Empire Includes Diverse Religions • Jesus Proclaims His Teachings • Message of Christ Spreads • The Early Christian Church Develops • Map-Spread of Christianity • Map Review-Rome
The Message Spreads • How did Paul spread Christianity? • What was the effect of his missionary work? • Why did the Romans persecute Christians? • How did the unity of the Empire make the missionaries’ work easier?
Assignment 3due 12/02 • Read St Paul: First Letter to the Corinthians, text, pp 172 • Defineprophetic in context of reading. • Complete Thinking Critically questions, 1-2 • Why might Paul feel that Christian communities such as the Corinthians needed mentoring? Friday, December 6: Test: pp 150-172
Last Assignment of Week Be sure to have completed viewing (or alternate reading) of videos, RIFC Organize your materials for test preparation.