Tips regarding the World History and Literature assignment on the Middle East Peace Conference held recently in Annapolis, Md.

1. Write the paper in the usual essay format. This means doublespacing, etc.

2. You are writing an op-ed piece. This is an opinion piece, but you need to back your opinions with certain facts. Typically, your essay will begin with a brief restatement of the purpose for the conference, the attendees, etc. as stated on the information sheets passed out in class.

3. Follow the rough outline provided by the information sheets. You are assessing the problems and possible solutions in the Middle East, which in this case means the problems that continue between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

4. You aren't required to list souces, but it strengthens your arguments if you back up your statements with a reference, as in "The New York Times reported that...." or "The Jerusalem Post told its readers that ...."

5. If you've waited until now to begin looking for materials online, I suggest you begin immediately. The essay was the main assignment for the week, which means you should have spent a good amount of time on it.

Latin classes homework:
Latin I
Learn new vocab.
Grammar page 44--Memorize all three forms.
Exercises 119, 120, 122, 125--126

Latin II
Workbook Chapters 86, 89, 90
Henle Purple Book Ex. 292

Latin III
Translate Lesson 31.
Vocab. 27--31
Read pages 126--128.

AP Latin
Lines 526--566
Lesson 16 Green Book. Don't do the essay.
R and S vocab.

Howard Hanger students: Remember that your homework is to memorize the forms on pages 5--7 in the grammar book and the form for lex on page 10.

History students: Below are the worksheets in case you need them.

History students: WORLD HISTORY & LITERATURE: THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES
1. Define the following:
1. Feudalism 6. Vandals
2. Serf 7. Visigoths
3. Monastery 8. Franks
4. Rule of St. Benedict 9. Justinian and Theodora
5. Byzantium
2. Write a brief description of Attila the Hun. Why did he attack Europe? How was he repulsed at Rome?
3. What were the accomplishments of Pope Gregory the Great?
4. Two outstanding figures of the Middle Ages were St. Benedict and Charlemagne. What contribution did each man make to European culture and history?
5. Briefly describe the expansion of Islam throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Spain during this time.

WORLD HISTORY & LITERATURE: THE CRUSADES
1. Who were the Seljuk Turks?
2. What were some of the reasons the West began the First Crusade?
3. Who was Urban II?
4. Write a short description of Peter the Hermit’s People’s Crusade.
5. What were some of the ideals embraced by the medieval knight?
6. What happened in 1054 to separate the Eastern and Western Churches?
7. Describe the reactions of the Crusaders on first seeing Jerusalem.
8. Who was Geoffrey (Godfrey) of Bouillon?’’
9. Who were the Knights of the Temple (the Templars)?
10. What is the meaning of the term outremer?
11. Who led the Third Crusade?
12. What were the effects of the Crusades on Europe? What are the negative connotations of the Crusades today?
13. The Crusades in Spain continued until the time of Columbus. Who was El Cid? What was the reconquista? What does the pilgrimage to the Church of Santiago de Compastella entail today?

WORLD HISTORY AND LITERATURE: THE HIGH MIDDLE AGES
1. One bitterly contested issue at this point in time (1000--1400) was investiture, meaning the right to appoint bishops. The kings wanted the right to appoint bishops in their realms to retain both power and money. The popes claimed that the appointment of bishops belonged to the church. Read about investiture. What are reasons for siding with the monarchy in this issue? For siding with the papacy? In a two paragraph report, give the reasons put forth by both sides.
2. Identify:
St. Francis of Assisi St. Claire of Assisi Abelard and Heloise
Courtly love University of Paris Thomas Aquinas
Albigensians Frederic II (Holy Roman Emperor)
William of Ockham John Wyclif