Hands on History 2 Middle Ages

About Hand of History series:

Hands on History is a four-volume, content-based reading series designed for English language learners. In forty concise units, the authors tell the story of human history from the very first civilization to modern times, while taking the readers on a lively and exciting journey across the centuries. The passages are written in clear, understandable English and are accompanied by colorful illustrations, photos, and maps to help students comprehend and remember important historical facts.

Main features:

• Engaging visual support
• High-interest historical topics
• Various comprehension activities
• Critical thinking activities

Series Strengths:

• Lesson connects to today
• Thought-provoking discussion topics
• Picture games for review
• Online support

Table of contents Hands of History volume 2 Middle Ages:

• Unit 1: The Roman Empire
• Lesson 1: From Fepublic to Empire
• Lesson 2: Julius Caesar
• Unit 2: The Spread of Christianity
• Lesson 1: christianity in the Roman Empire
• Lesson 2: Disciples and Missionaries
• Unit 3: The Fall of the Roman Empire
• Lesson 1: Barbarian Invasions
• Lesson 2: Nomadic People
• Unit 4: An Empire of Faith
• Lesson 1: Islam
• Lesson 2: The Determined Muslims
• Unit 5: The Islamic Golden Age
• Lesson 1: The Civilization of Baghdad
• Lesson 2: Islamic Culture
• Unit 6: The Early Middle Ages
• Lesson 1: Western Europe an Feudalism
• Lesson 2: The Sword and the Cross
• Unit 7: Religious Conflict
• Lesson 1: The Crusades
• Lesson 2: Holy War
• Unit 8: The Mongol Empire
• Lesson 1: Genghis Khan
• Lesson 2: Horsemen from the East
• Unit 9: The Joseon Dynasty of Korea
• Lesson 1: King Sejong
• Lesson 2: A Great Writing System
• Unit 10: The End of the Middle Ages
• Lesson 1: John of Arc
• Lesson 2: The Black Death