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Subject: 10th Grade World History Unit: Islamic Empires
Six Weeks: Second Time Frame: 1 week
Learning Summary: Classical Civilizations
(Greco-Roman Cultures, Christianity and Islam)
While empires were being formed in Africa and Asia, the ancient Greeks were building city-states on lands
surrounding the Aegean Sea. Over several centuries, their city-states produced a civilization that would have
a profound impact on the development of the world, including the introduction to democratic ideas. After
prolonged warfare, the Greek city-states were defeated by the Macedonians. Alexander the Great conquered
Persia and Egypt and extended his Hellenistic empire as far as Northwest India. Concurrently to the
development of Greek society, the Roman civilization developed in the west. Over the course of several
centuries, Rome built one of the largest empires and strongest republics the world had ever known. By 120
A.D., the Romans controlled the land that surrounded the Mediterranean Sea and their civilization across
much of the ancient world. New directions in religion took shape with the advents of Christianity in the
Roman world and the foundation of Islam on the outskirts of the emerging Byzantine Empire. In this unit,
students will compare the differing political systems and focus on the cyclical nature of warfare through the
examination of the Trojan, Persian, Peloponnesian and Macedonian wars. Students will also look
comparatively at the five major world religions and their impact on both the local and global stage.
TEKS:
I can describe the causes and effects of the development of major world religions. (WH1B)
I can describe the historical origins, central ideas, and spread of major religions and philosophical traditions,
including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and the development
of monotheism. (WH23A)
I can describe the historical origins and central ideas of Islam. (WH23A)
I can explain how Islam spread to different areas of the world. (WH23A)
I can identify the origin and diffusion of major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred in
the Islamic caliphates between 700 and 1200. (WH27A)
I can explain the development of Islamic caliphates and their impact on Asia, Africa, and Europe. (WH1C)
I can explain the political, economic, and social impact of Islam on Europe, Asia, and Africa. (WH4D)
I can describe the interactions between Muslims, Christians, and Jewish societies in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
(WH4E).
I can explain the how development of Christianity was a unifying factor in the Byzantine Empire. (WH4A)
I can identify the characteristics of the Eastern Orthodox Church. (WH4B)
I can describe the Justinian Code of Laws and its political impact. (WH20B)
Enduring Understanding(s) for this unit:
Islam emerged as a major religion in the 600s and became a driving force in the Muslim expansion into North
Africa, Middle East, and India.
Essential Questions:
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What is the impact of the spilt of Islam in the Middle East and beyond?
Critical Vocabulary: Limit to 5-10 words that are most essential
Instructional Notes/ Possible Misconceptions:
 Islam is only in the Middle East
 All Muslims are terrorists
 Muhammad is a god
 All Muslims are alike/and have the same belief system
Model Lesson (Below):
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Instructional Strategies/Infusion of 21st Century Skills:
 Maps on related subject matter
 Primary sources using SOAPS or APPARTS
 Visual Discovery: Ancient World History Alive – Ancient Rome 3.1 “The Beginnings of
Christianity
 Visual Discovery: World History Alive – The Rise of Islam 1.2 “The Prophet Muhammad”
 Visual Discovery: World History Alive – The Rise of Islam 2.2 “The Development of a Muslim
Empire”
 Visual Discovery: World History Alive – Europe After the Fall of the Roman Empire 2.1 “Inside
the Byzantine Empire”
 Response Writing: World History Alive – Europe After the Fall of the Roman Empire 2.2
“Comparing the Justinian Code to Contemporary Law”
 Thinking map over Islam – Venn diagram comparing it to other major religions
 Exit Ticket explaining the impact of Justinian’s Code
 Using a world map, trace the spread of Islam – on the back list the factors that led to the spread of
Islam
 Create a chart listing the achievements of the Islamic caliphates and a chart listing the
achievements of the Byzantine Empire – write a compare/contrast essay
Additional Resources:
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Assessment: Create a 7-15 question assessment that is TAKS formatted covering the TEKS for this unit..
Also attach a key and indicate the SEs and TAKS objective tested.