Medicine for the Soul

On the Road

"He's never turned him down"

"He always makes time for Brian"

"I love seeing the smile on his face and see him happy doing it"

"He's filling in"

Help others, serve others, care for others.  Have a great day today! 

Assignment for Wednesday

3.2
ID's = encomienda, Las Casas
Checkpoint Question #1
Question #4

3.4
ID's = triangular trade, middle passage

3.5
IDs's = Columbian Exchange, inflation, capitalism
Checkpoint Questions 1 & 3
Questions 3,4,6

Middle Passage Assignment

Today we will be looking at The Middle Passage, which is the voyage for slave trade from Africa to the Americas.  One of the ugly parts of European exploration would be the fact that they were seeking a cheap labor source.  

This website will explain the horrific voyage over and give you a detailed account of what life was like for the Africans aboard these slave ships.

Go to this website:

Here are the topics you will look at:

*Life on the Slave Ships

*Death on the Slave Ships

*The Daily Routine on the Slave Ships

*Fighting Back: Revolt on the Slave Ships

*Passage A Great Sin of Humanity

Your assignment is to write down (either using a sheet of paper or using Microsoft Word) 4 facts on each topic area.

Aztec/Incan Empire

Aztec PowerPoint

Go to the following website: Aztec/Inca Empire


You will be making a PowerPoint over the Aztec Empire & the conquering of the Aztecs. The website has plenty of information that will help you get a better feel for the Aztec way of life. Your PowerPoint needs to be at least 10 slides with at least 8 pictures.

Aztec Diet

Aztec Clothing

Aztec Punishments

Aztec Games/Sports

Aztec Sacrifices

Aztec Society

Aztec Marriage

Aztec Calendar

City of Tenochtitlan

Cortes “Burn the Boats” philosophy

Cortes & Montezuma

Thoughts

When connecting Renaissance & Reformation, understand the climate and conditions that were taking place in the Renaissance.  All of the learning, the emphasis on education, the importance of achievement of mankind....these all lead to people becoming interested in learning about secular ideas.

Luther's chief objections....have at least 4 grievances that he had.  Be specific


Words to describe Luther....make sure you EXPLAIN your words with evidence and conviction!