Provide biographical details (year of birth and death, important life moments, etc.). What was their occupation and how were they able to gain control of such a large group of people? What aspects of their rule made them heroic and what aspects caused conflict? Please compare them to a current ruler in the country where your chosen individual lived. Presentation: Make sure you explain the individual’s importance at the time they ruled. Also, is there any aspect of their rule that is still present today? Topic #10: The Crusades Europeans fought in the Crusades because of religion and land. The Crusades were wars in which the Christians of Europe fought against the Muslims for the control of the Holy land. It was another example as to how much influence the Church had over people of the Middle Ages. The Middle East continues to experience turmoil to this day. Presentation: Research a recent war in the Middle East. Identify any connections to religion, land, and historical conflict. Topic #11 The Black Death and Modern Day Epidemics – Research a modern day epidemic, such as the virus epidemic, or the AIDS virus epidemic. Compare this epidemic with the Black Death. How did various aspects of modern civilization allow some people to remain calm? Consider medical knowledge, hospitals, communication, sanitation levels, and knowledge about how disease is spread. Presentation: Facts about the plague, explanation of how, where and when it spread, symptoms and what people try to rid themselves of it. Economic, Political, Social and Physical effects of the plague. Which epidemic is the worst and why? Topic #12 - Heroes Thomas Becket, Eleanor of Acquitaine, and Richard the Lion Hearted were heroes during the Middle Ages. What did they do that made them so popular with people all over Europe?
Provide biographical details (year of birth and death, important life moments, etc.). What was their occupation and how were they able to gain control of such a large group of people? What aspects of their rule made them heroic and what aspects caused conflict? Please compare them to a current ruler in the country where your chosen individual lived. Presentation: Make sure you explain the individual’s importance at the time they ruled. Also, is there any aspect of their rule that is still present today? Topic #10: The Crusades Europeans fought in the Crusades because of religion and land. The Crusades were wars in which the Christians of Europe fought against the Muslims for the control of the Holy land. It was another example as to how much influence the Church had over people of the Middle Ages. The Middle East continues to experience turmoil to this day. Presentation: Research a recent war in the Middle East. Identify any connections to religion, land, and historical conflict. Topic #11 – The Black Death and Modern Day Epidemics Research a modern day epidemic, such as the virus epidemic, or the AIDS virus epidemic. Compare this epidemic with the Black Death. How did various aspects of modern civilization allow some people to remain calm? Consider medical knowledge, hospitals, communication, sanitation levels, and knowledge about how disease is spread. Presentation: Facts about the plague, explanation of how, where and when it spread, symptoms and what people try to rid themselves of it. Economic, Political, Social and Physical effects of the plague. Which epidemic is the worst and why? Topic #12 - Heroes Thomas Becket, Eleanor of Acquitaine, and Richard the Lion Hearted were heroes during the Middle Ages. What did they do that made them so popular with people all over Europe?
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