Reading Lab

The best thing that Mr. DeMott invented ever!!!! (that was sarcastic)

Zach Dickerson 1B

Imperial China

How were the Sui and the Qin dynasties similar?

Answer....

Both the Qin and the Sui dynasties were similar in that they both accomplished many great things, but were very ruthless in doing so.

Again… Imperial China

Discuss the similarities and differences of the Northern and Southern Song dynasties.

La Respuesta…

La Canción del Norte reinó en el norte de China hasta que las tribus nómadas llevó a los niños de nuevo en el sur de China. Desde la tierra en el sur de China es más cultivos herbáceos, los Song del sur fueron capaces de cultivar más alimentos y de la oferta.

The Northern Song reigned in Northern China until the nomadic tribes pushed them back into Southern China. Since the land in Southern China is more arable, the Southern Song were able to grow more food and supply themselves.

Holy Roman Empire!!

How did the Roman Catholic Church in Charlemagne’s time influence the Saxons?

(answer in Arabic) االجابه

تحويل وحاولت الكاثوليك الروم من فإنالذين ، الى السكسونيون ، وثنية كانت

.الكاثوليكThe Roman Catholics tried to convert the

Saxons, who were pagan, into Catholics.

Holy Roman Empire!!!-again

What present-day countries did Charlemagne’s empire cover?

答案 (answer in Chinese)

查理曼被认为是无可争议的统治者，西欧。所有西欧国家与东段边界正在德国和奥地利。

Charlemagne was considered the undisputed ruler of Western Europe. All Western European countries with the east borders being at Germany and Austria.

The Byzantine Empire

What is Emperor Justinian best known for during his reign, and what is known as his biggest mistake?

Antwoord (Answer in Dutch)

Justinianus is het best bekend voor de codificatie van het Romeinse recht. Zijn grootste fout is dat hij de ketterse christenen vervolgd, zodat zijn rijk onder een religie.

Justinian is best known for codifying the Roman Law. His biggest blunder is that he persecuted the heretical Christians so as to make his empire under one religion.

YAY!!!....more of the Byzantine Empire!!!

What effect did the iconoclastic controversy have on the Byzantine Empire?

Répondre (Answer in French)

Le Iconoclastic théologiens estime que l'utilisation d'icônes, ou images, dans le culte est une pratique païenne. Parce que beaucoup sont opposés à ce point de vue, l'église byzantine scinder en deux.

The Iconoclastic theologians believed that using icons, or images,in worship was a pagan practice. Because many opposed this view, the Byzantine Church split in half.

Mali, Mali, and more Mali!

What religion has greatly influenced the African country of Mali over the years?

Antwort (Answer in German)

Da das Land von Mali ist stark beeinflusst von den Ländern des nördlichen Afrika, es wird auch durch die Religion jener Länder, die den Islam.

Because the country of Mali is greatly influenced by the countries of Northern Africa, it is also influenced by the religion of those countries, which is Islam.

And more Mali…..

In Ancient times, what was the main export of the African country of Mali? This metal is was greatly cherished by the royalty of Mali.

Απαντηση (Answer in Greek)

Στην αρχαιοτητα, οι κυριοτερες εξαγωγες απο την χωρα του Μαλι ηταν το χρυσο μεταλλο. Αυτο το μεταλλο εχει φθαρμενο απο την ανωτερη ταξη και royalties για αιωνες.

In ancient times, the main export from the country of Mali was the metal gold. This metal has been worn by the upper class and royalty for centuries.

Ibn Battuta (heehee that sounds funnee)

Ibn Battuta, the medieval traveler, is best known for accomplishing what what?

Risposta (Answer in Italian)

Ibn Battuta viaggiò per ogni musulmano governato il paese nel mondo nel suo tempo.

Ibn Battuta traveled to every Muslim ruled country in the world in his time.

More on Ibn Battuta….

What did Ibn Battuta’s voyages and travels reveal about the Muslims?

答え (Answer in Japanese)

イブン小節と航海の旅を明らかにしたコンピュータを完全に制御して、イスラム教徒と経済貿易ルートは、インド洋のです。

Ibn Battuta's voyages and travels revealed that the Muslims had complete control over the trade routes and economy of the Indian Ocean.

The Black Death-Oh what fun….

Why did the Black Death spread so quickly in China and from China to so many other nations?

답변 (answer in Korean)

그래서 중국에서 빠르게 확산 검은 죽음의 국가 너무 채워져 있기 때문에 , 많은 사람들이 살고 있었다 함께 닫습니다 . 페스트가 다른 나라로 확산을 통해 중국의 거대한 무역 경제 .

The Black Death spread so quickly in China because the country was so populated and had many people living close together. The Plague spread to other countries through the huge trading economy of China.

More of the Black Death (YAY?)

What was the unexpected main carrier of the Black Death, and why did the disease disappear in the winter?

Resposta (answer in Portugese)

A doença foi levada por pulgas, mas o tipo de doença desapareceu no inverno porque as pulgas estavam adormecidas no inverno.

The disease was carried by fleas but the disease sort of disappeared in the winter because the fleas were dormant in the winter.

Black Death………again.

What effects did the Black Death have on the world?

oтвет (answer in Russian)

Средневекового общества никогда не оправилась от последствий Черного Чума. Кроме того, многие крестьянские восстания вспыхнули в результате Черного Чума.

Medieval society never really recovered from the effects of the Black Plague. Also, many peasant revolts broke out as a result of the Black Plague.

Medieval Ages (Feudal Life)

What purpose did the manors in the feudal ages serve?

Answer (I was out of languages)

The manors served as a central location from which people operated and it also served as a protection from other manors, as one manor owned all the property around it. The manor was also a house for the master of the manor and the serfs who worked at it.

Who really wants to live in the Feudal Ages?? NOT ME!!!

What major medical invention didn’t the people who lived in the feudal ages have that we have today?

CLUE: this invention is a major curer for many of today’s diseases.

Answer

In the feudal ages, medical care was horrible because the people had not yet discovered antibioticsantibiotics. Since antibioticsantibiotics are used to cure many diseases, sickness ravaged the lives of the feudal people.

Guilds-are you a member?

Why were people of medieval times more inclined to join a guild than to not join one?

Answer

Since the worker’s and craftsmen’s guilds provided worker protection and a sense of belonging for the members, citizens of medieval times were more inclined to join them.

Guilds-why aren’t you joining?!?!?!?! *twitchy eye*

Could one earn a leadership position in a guild, and, if so, how would this help an individual? oooooh that sounded intellectual!!

Answer

By staying in a guild, one would be able to work one’s way up the leadership ladder until one has reached the desired position. This would help an individual because that person would have the power to have a say in the goings on of the guild.

The Renaissance (cool word)

What did the Renaissance do for the western world?

Answer

The Renaissance completely transformed the western world into a place where art and literature were adored and people were not constricted by heavy laws and taxes. The people underwent a rebirth emerging as a freer more confident population.

Yadayadayadayada…..more Renaissance

How did the Renaissance affect religion?

Answer

The Renaissance almost completely turned western religion around. No longer was the west dominated by the Roman Catholic Church. The people of the area were pretty much free to choose their own religion. That is, so much as their Christian denomination.

Medici (meh-dee-chee)

What did the ruler Lorenzo the Great do for his country?

Answer

He protected his father from an ambush and helped himself secure a position in the government. The people prospered under his rule. He was definitely a great leader.

Thank you!!

All the sites listed on the wikispace.

(except the one in Greek)

Señor DeMott