Thursday, May 3, 2012

Week 14.2

Today we will investigate Islam, it concepts and history.  Then we will follow the routes of Islamic expansion into Africa.  For next Tuesday, make sure you have read your book on Africa,  Next Thursday there will be a map quiz on Africa.

For exam #2 on China and Greece.  You have until next Tuesday to do exam repair.  That means  you write down the question you got wrong.  Put in the correct answer, then add two additional facts about the idea.  You can earn back half of every point you lost.

Explore:  The British Museum recently concluded an exhibit called The Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam.  The website shows some great footage and provides additional sources.  Check it out: http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/past_exhibitions/2012/hajj.aspx