2º - The Carolingian Empire

Here you have a video about the Middle Ages and the Carolingian Empire. It's in Spanish, so no regrets!

And some more info about Charlemagne:

2º - Challenge 2

Hi there!

So... this is the challenge 2!

🏰 CHALLENGE 2: DISCOVER CARLOMAGNO'S LEGACY!

This week, we are travelling back to the time of Charlemagne (Carlomagno), one of the most powerful rulers of the Middle Ages!

🔎 Look carefully at the picture and investigate!

Answer these questions in one comment on the blog:

1. What is this building? What was it used for?

2. Where is it located? In which present-day country can you find it?

3. Who ordered it to be built, and what was its connection to Charlemagne?

4. Find one interesting fact about this building that you didn't know before.

⚠️ Remember: Don't copy and paste! Use your own words and write complete sentences.

🏆 The most interesting and well-explained comment wins a card!

2º - Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca

Os dejo algunos videos relacionadas con nuestro tema del Islam, así podéis ver cómo se desarrollan las peregrinaciones a La Meca cada año.
Solo el primero está en inglés, así practicáis un poco, es el más completo.

2º - Challenge 1

Hi there!
We're starting our challenges! Are you ready?

Remember, challenges are compulsory!!! But there’s a reward waiting for you! ;)

CHALLENGE 1: Barbarian Invasions Challenge!

The Roman Empire faced many invasions from different tribes, including the Visigoths, Vandals, Huns, Ostrogoths, and others. Each of them left their mark on history.

Are you ready to test your knowledge?

👉Challenge question: If you could interview one of these barbarian leaders (for example, Alaric, Attila, or Genseric), what two questions would you ask them, and why?

Write your answer in a comment below! Remember to sign your name.

4º - Challenge 1

 We start with the challenges!

Be ready to win your card!

This is... The American Revolution Mystery Challenge!

Imagine you are a colonist in 1775. You have to choose between supporting the British Crown or joining the American Revolution.

Do some research before making your decision. Then, choose one side and give two historical reasons to justify your decision.

Write your answer in a comment below! Remember to sign your name.

Rule: You must use information from your research, but explain it in your own words.

4º - Unit 2 - The American Revolution

Here you have some videos to deeper study the American Revolution:

The crash course by Mr. Green: (high level)



These are easier...

"A Brief History of America's Independence: Part 1" (Revolutionary War):

"A Brief History of America's Independence: Part 2" (Revolutionary War): 

 

The Boston Tea Party:

4º - Unit 1 - Enlightened despotism

 This video is proposed by the book:

4º - Unit 1 - The Old Regime and the Enlightenment

 Here you have a video about the Enlightenment by Mr. Green (very quick speaking... but really good videos!):

 

and a very summarised one about the Old Regime: