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Socratic Seminar Rubric Name:____________________________ Date: _____________ Period: ____________ ?The student makes several comments during the seminar (4-5) ?The comments express original, deep thinking: beyond the literal, debatable, supported by the text. The comments may extend a previous comment, delving deeper into a previously mentioned issue or topic. ?The comments always/mostly refer to the text for supporting arguments, and that cited text is both a perfect match for the given argument and one that is not obvious to the group. ?The student always listens (by asking a follow-up question, responding to one, or jotting down notes.) ?The student gives evidence, states connections to related topics/texts, provides an

Ways of the World Outline Chapter 15

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CHAPTER 15 OUTLINE I. Opening Vignette A. Today Christians from Asia, Africa, and Latin America conduct missionary work in Europe and North America. 1. this marks a remarkable reversal of an earlier pattern 2. today more than 60% of Christians live outside of Europe and North America 3. out of Europe came two developments during the early modern period a. Christianity became a global presence b. the Scientific Revolution fostered a different approach to the world 4. Europeans were central players in these developments but did not act alone a. peoples who converted shaped Christianity b. science also met with varying receptions in other regions of the globe II. The Globalization of Christianity A. In 1500, Christianity was mostly limited to Europe.

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30 Copyright ? 2011 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All rights reserved. World Civilizations: The Global Experience, AP Edition, 6e (Stearns) Chapter 5 The Classical Period: Directions, Diversities, and Declines by 500 C.E. Multiple-Choice Questions 1) The first kingdoms in eastern Africa below the Sahara showed the influence of A) Egypt and Hellenism. B) Rome and Phoenicia. C) Indian merchants and missionaries. D) the flight of Jews from Israel. Answer: A Page Ref: 107 Topic: Beyond the Classical Civilizations Skill: Conceptual 2) By 600 C. E., an early civilization was beginning to take shape in A) Central America. B) Brazil. C) the west coast of North America. D) Russia. Answer: A Page Ref: 110

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Chapter 6-Religion Key Issue 1: Universalizing Religions *3 main universalizing religions are- Christianity, Islam and Buddhism Christianity- *Has more then 2 billion adherents--> more then any other religion *Predominant in North America, South America, Europe, and Australia Branches of Christianity- *3 major branches-- Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox *Roman Catholics are 52% of Christianity *Protestant are 21% of Christianity *Eastern Orthodox are 10% of Christianity *22% of Christians belong to churches that do not consider themselves within one of the 3 branches above *In Europe, Roman Catholic is the dominant branch in the SOUTHWEST and EAST *Protestantism in the NORTHWEST *Eastern Orthodoxy in the EAST and SOUTHEAST

AP* EDITION|THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLE: A GLOBAL HISTORY Chapter 16 Review

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AP* EDITION|THE EARTH AND ITS PEOPLE: A GLOBAL HISTORY CHAPTER 16 Larger Concept Section Review Vocabulary Terms Details CULTURE AND IDEAS Early Reformation -Outraged by corrupt church practices, reformers like Luther and Calvin challenged papal authority and traditional Catholic theology European Renaissance-period of intense artistic and intellectual activity, said to be a ?rebirth? of Greco-Roman culture Papacy- central administration of the Roman Catholic Church, of which the Pope is the head Indulgence- the forgiveness of the punishment due for past sins, granted by the Catholic Church authorities as a reward for a pious act

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Chapter 11 ?Pagans, Christians, And Jews ? The Art of Late Antiquity AP Art History Online Mrs. Boehler Jewish Subjects in Christian Art 1. Why did the Old Testament play a big role in Christianity? Because ejesus was a Jew and so many Jews converted to Christianity. 2. Briefly explain the story of each of the following Old Testament subjects listed below: b. Abraham and the Three Angels: Sarah was old, but she was promised by angels that she would have a child. c. Sacrifice of Isaac: Abraham was told to trust god and he was willing to kill his son, but God idnt make him do it. d. Daniel: Daniel was shut in a cave with lions bit God protected him.

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the enlightenment Nov 23, 2010 The Enlightenment -natural science should be used to explain all aspects of life -Rationalism- secular, critical way of thinking; no faith Emergence of the Enlightenment -Bernard de Fontenelle- Conversations on the Plurality of Words made science entertaining for the masses human mind is capable of making progress -Medieval/Renaissance: sin/salvation; looked backwards, antiquity Pierre Bayle- French Huguenot Skeptic- despised Louis XIV Nothing can be known beyond all doubt -Truth/Reality= Relative not absolute terms -John Locke?s Essay Concerning Human Understanding Tabula Rasa: blank slate The Philosophes and the Public -?republic of letters?- imaginary realm of educated people

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Diderot (1713-1784) Attempts to form first Encyclopedia First attempt to do so by anyone Completed encyclopedia Encyclopedia, or a systematic dictionary of the sciences, arts, and crafts Had over 70,000 articles Montesquieu (1689-1755) French Aristocrat Opposed Absolutism Admired the British Gov. Admired the Middle Ages Saw need for organized religion Government according to climate Closer to Equator, the worse the government gets Separation of Powers Executive, Legislative, Judicial Colonists Take To It Freedom from Tyranny Voltaire (1694-1778) Biting Sarcastic Enduring Wit Most Popular of all Philosophes Easy to Read Willing to be critical of state Thrown in Prison Time in Prison influenced writing Loved Louis XIV for being champion of the Arts Enemy of Intolerance
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