HWC Day 27 - Chronology & Discussion

Objective:   Investigate the development and similarities of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  Trace
historical developments in Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Central Asia.

Task:  When you arrive to class, please get out "Heirs of Abraham." We'll spend the first portion of class comparing and contrasting the monotheistic religions.  Next, you'll take some notes on the history of the region.  Finally, we'll form a circle to discuss "East Meets West."

Homework:

• TODAY - "West Comes East" discussion
• TODAY - Part IV of Regional Study due in class
• Friday, October 3 - Unit 3 Map Quiz (study hints on Moodle)
• Monday, October 6 -Part II of Regional Study due in class
• Tuesday, October 7 - G&D chapter 10 reading quiz
• Wednesday, October 8 - Perspectives in History charts due
• Thursday, October 9 - Unit 3 Test
• Wednesday, October 15 - PSAT administration

Resources for class activities:

"The Origins of the Shiite-Sunni Split" (NPR, audio from 2/12/2017, text updated)