Colonization

  All of the following information are very critical to know. Massachusetts   In the 1500’s King Henry VIII broke his country’s ties to the Catholic Church and established the Church of England (Anglican Church)   Separatists: wanted to break away because they thought the church of England was too much like the Catholic Church. … More Colonization

Japan

Key Red – Critical information, must be copied EXACTLY Purple – Great information, good for studying Green – doesn’t need to be written, but good to remember Geography Japan is located on a series of islands. It is slightly in smaller size than the state of California, but although California has 35 million people, Japan … More Japan

Africa

Key Red – Critical information, must be copied EXACTLY Purple- – good information, great for studying  Green – doesn’t need to be written, but good to know Geography There were 5 regions of Africa (in order from driest to wettest): The Sahara Desert, The Sahel, Savanna, Niger River Delta, and the Rainforest.  The Sahara desert … More Africa

Historical China

Key Pink – Good information, great for studying Red – Critical information, most likely on the test Economy Silk Road was the main trade route for China China wanted to be isolated, so they wouldn’t start conflict or trouble But they HAD to trade in order to get something out of their empire so they … More Historical China

Arabia: Part 2

KEY Purple- Good information, great for studying Red- Critical information, could be on a test   Islams Improvement: P2 Islam had very brilliant people studying certain subjects.  Many people from all over the world came to Baghdad to study at their learning center.  Why did people go there?  After all, they had invented algebra, they … More Arabia: Part 2

Arabia: Part 1

KEY Red – Critical information, must be written down exactly Purple – Great information for studying Vocabulary Oases- Small springs of water usually found in the desert Nomads- Someone who travels constantly, never stays in one place Polytheism- The belief in many gods Kaaba- The building holding the idols in the middle of Mecca Qu’ran- Basically the bible, but … More Arabia: Part 1