European vs. Japanese Feudalism

Click here to access a short video on European feudalism.

Click here to access a short video on Japanese feudalism.

Marco Polo Exhibit at Fernbank

As an extra credit opportunity, students may visit the Marco Polo exhibit currently being presented at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and write-up a short review of it (500 words or more; typed and double-spaced; summarizing the exhibit, relating it’s content to the CollegeBoard Key Concepts for AP World History and critiquing its effectiveness/authenticity).  I will gladly award up to 10 test points for quality reviews of the exhibit.  This assignment is due and will be collected Monday, December 16th.  Some questions you should use to guide your writing include: What were your impressions of the exhibit?  How did the exhibit relate to what we are supposed to know about Polo according to the CollegeBoard Course Description for AP World History?  What evidence leads you to believe that Polo actually traveled to China or that he did not?  What were your likes and dislikes regarding the exhibit?  Would you recommend the exhibit to your peers?  Was there any new information that you learned about at the exhibit that you found interesting?

Chapter 9 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 9 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Thursday, November 7th.

Hanseatic League Activity

Click here to access the web reading on "The Hanseatic League."

Click here to access the web reading on "Hanseatic League Primary Sources."

Chapter 13 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 13 Guided Reading. This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, October 29th.

Did Marco Polo Go To China?

Click here to access the article "Did Marco Polo Go To China?" by Farish A. Noor.  This article should be read and you should be ready for discussion at the beginning of class on Tuesday, October 22nd.

The Mongol Invaders

Click here to access the article "The Mongol Invaders" by Ian Frazier.  This article should be read and you should be ready for discussion at the beginning of class on Thursday, October 17th.

Chapter 12 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 12 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Tuesday, October 22nd.

Essay Cheat Sheet

Click here to access the Essay Cheat Sheet with formatting information for the D.B.Q., Comparative Essay and Change-Over-Time Essay.

Class Trip to Japan

This is the last week to register for the class trip to Japan.  The final deadline to enroll on the tour will be Friday, October 11th (the deadline was extended 3 days for late registration).  The class currently has 29 participants planning to attend, but I am willing to host up to 40.  Please, if you have any interest in joining us on this unique and memorable experience, either contact Mr. Benschine at benschinef@fultonschools.org or visit our EF Tours Website http://www.eftours.com/1496911WF.

Chapter 11 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 11 Guided Reading. The assignment will be collected Wednesday, October 16th.

Web Readings and China and Japan

Click here to access the web reading on "Technology Advances during the Song."

Click here to access the web reading "Encyclopedia Britannica On-Line: Nara Japan."

Chapter 10 Guided Reading

Click here to access the Chapter 10 Guided Reading.  This assignment is due and will be collected on Monday, October 7th.