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Western Civilization

Western Civilization. Semester 2 January 28, 2013. Agenda. Joke of the Day Questions/Comments re: Final Exam Syllabus Refresher. Joke of the Day. Questions/Comments Re: Final. Syllabus. Semester 2 Topics: The Reformation The Age of Discovery Revolutions Imperialism

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Western Civilization

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  1. Western Civilization Semester 2 January 28, 2013

  2. Agenda Joke of the Day Questions/Comments re: Final Exam Syllabus Refresher

  3. Joke of the Day

  4. Questions/Comments Re: Final

  5. Syllabus • Semester 2 Topics: • The Reformation • The Age of Discovery • Revolutions • Imperialism • Industrialization • Colonization (if time) • World War I (if time) • Office Hours: • Periods 1-2; 4 • After school upon request • Grading: • Tests/Quizzes – 50% • Projects – 20% • Reading – 10% • Writing – 10% • Participation – 10%

  6. Refresher • When did the Roman Empire fall? • Rome sacked 410 & 455 • 476, Romulus dethroned • What was the major cause of the Crusades? When was this? • Byzantium asked for help defending city from Turks (Muslims) • First Crusade - 1095 • How did the Crusades influence the development of the Renaissance? • Growth of trade, growth of merchant class, increased wealth, re-exposure to exotic places

  7. Refresher • When did the Renaissance start in Italy? • C. 1350 • What was the Renaissance? • The “rebirth” of Europe • Renewed interest in art, science, and humans • How is the Reformation an important part of the Renaissance?

  8. Reminder! • We have, up to this point, covered nearly 10,350 years • Neolithic Revolution to the Renaissance • The Renaissance started c.1350 CE • When was the Industrial Revolution? World War I? • How many years will we be covering?

  9. Homework • Read Chapter 12, Section 3 (pp. 412-417) • Respond to questions: • 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 • 8 on a separate sheet of paper

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