Medieval History End-of-Year Research Project
The Medieval Period is one that we have a lot more information on compared to other older eras. Because of this, there is a lot more information about many different civilizations that we can learn about. In order to facilitate learning about EVERYTHING, you are going to become an expert in ONE thing and present it to the class.
Topics from which to choose (either for students working with a partner or working alone):
Gupta Empire*
Aksumite Empire*
Mayan Empire*
Mongol Empire*
Indian Ocean Spice Trade*
Heian Japan*
Incas*
Aztecs*
Renaissance Italy*
West African Kingdoms (Songhai, Mali and Ghana)*
Great Zimbabwe*
Rise of Christianity (Jesus through Great Schism)*
The Silk Road*
The Vikings*
Protestant Reformation*
Topics from which to choose (for students working alone only):
The Spanish Inquisition
The Song Dynasty (China)
Scientific Revolution
Mississippian Culture (Cahokia)
Angevin Empire
Seljuk Empire
Mughal Empire
Hundred Years War
The Black Death
Khmer Empire
Great Pueblo / Ancestral Pueblo (Chaco Canyon)
Medieval Universities