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

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

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

Key  Red – Critical information, must be copied EXACTLY Purple – important, but could be on the final Green – doesn’t need to be written, but good to know Joan of Arc Joan of Arc was a young french woman who was inspired by God to save the French.  She convinced Charles VII to let … More The Renaissance Pt. 2

Key Red – Critical information, must be copied EXACTLY Purple – Great for studying, probably on a test Green – Doesn’t need to be written down, but good to know Part 1: The Reformation (or as I like to call it, the RAFFORMATION) During the Renaissance, the church was under extraordinary corruption.  They would do … More The Renaissance Pt. 1

Key Purple – Good information, great for studying Red – Critical Information, will be on the test Seeking unity Confucianism under the Han dynasty has began to seem useless.  During this time, many people turned to Buddhism because of it.  They felt that Buddhism could help them from their suffering.   Tang and Song Dynasties … More Historical China Part 2

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

Key Pink = Good information, must be written down Red = Critical Information, must be copied exactly   The Church If the church commanded something – give money, go to war,etc., you did it.  If you disobey them they might send you to Hell!  They were the law! (10 commandments focus) Chrisitanity spread from Jerusalem, … More Rome/Greece/Europe Dark Ages: Changing Times Part 2

This is the 2nd part of King Charlemagne’s story.  The first part was the things he did nicely, this is what he did badly.   Charlemagne is a very religious man but wasn’t afraid to use violence.  He believed the only way to back up the Christian church was murder.  He ordered that anyone who … More Charlemagne: Part 2

 The twins names were Romulus and Remus.  Rome actually began when a group of Latins came over onto a hill by the Tiber river and settled into their village which was then called the Palatine village. The 3 sporting events were slave fighting, chariot racing, and forcing people to reenact gruesome scenes from plays. They … More Rome Review Quiz Answers