Week 5 Blog- Joan of Arc

Do some background research on Joan of Arc. What do you think is the most fascinating thing or fact about her? Do you think if Joan of Arc were alive today she would make as big of an impact on the world if the circumstances were the same?

What would Jesus/Muhammad do?

Okay, I want your intellectual response for this question.  Don't just respond with the first thought that comes to your head.  Think about the topic, research the topic, even possibly try to put yourself on the opposite side.


In the movie, Kingdom of Heaven, Balian says that Jerusalem belongs to everyone and no one.  Why is Jerusalem such an important city to have so much blood shed over it?  Do the teachings of Jesus Christ and Muhammad line up with the actions of the Crusaders from both sides?  Who do you think should have control of Jerusalem?

Week 3 Discussion Question- The Crusades

The causes of the Crusades were many and complex, but prevailing religious beliefs were clearly of major importance. Identify the conflicting religious beliefs, leaders, and civilizations.  What are some lasting effects of the Crusades in current times?

Week 2 Discussion Question- The Middle Ages

The majority of the people who lived in the Middle Ages were peasants—poor, uneducated laborers who farmed the lord's land and had to give him much of the food. Under the system of feudalism, they belonged to the lord and were not free to leave the land. They were allowed to keep some of the food they grew, and they were protected against attackers by the lord's knights. List the good and the bad aspects of this system and discuss how this system could have been changed to be fairer to the peasants.

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the first ever Crockett High School Pre-AP World History blog. I hope you will enjoy this 6 week project and if you have any questions, just email me.  Thanks and good luck!