4.1.

3 Journal: Write Your Own Big-Picture

Narrative Journal
World History Name:
Date:

In this journal activity, you will write your own version of the history of the years from
600 to 1500 by answering the questions below. Express your ideas clearly in your
own words. You will be graded primarily on the completeness and clarity of your
writing.

Terms:

● postclassical era

Directions:

1. First, think of a creative or descriptive name for this time period. For example,
you might call the period before the development of agriculture "Life Before
Farming" or "Hunting to Survive." Make this name the title of your journal entry.

2. Write a journal entry that is at least three paragraphs long. Each paragraph
should be at least four sentences long. Make sure to also use the term listed
above at least once in your writing. Your journal entry should address each of
the following:

o Summarize the major turning points or "game changers" of this period;

what were the biggest changes in how people lived, what people were able
to do, or what people valued and believed?

o Identify the major regions of the world in which these changes occurred.
 o Predict the major impacts of these changes on human history. What
impacts might we see in the eras that follow this time period? What
impacts can we still see or feel today?

Requirements Points Possible Points Awarded

Clearly and completely

address each of the three
topics listed above in your
journal entry. 4  

Use this social studies

term correctly:
● postclassical era
2  

Write a minimum of three

paragraphs; include a title
for your journal entry.
(You can type your
answer or write it by
hand.) 4  

TOTAL 10  

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4.1.3 Journal: Write Your Own Big-Picture Narrative

Surviving life in a post classical-era

The post Classical-era was an era when change, development and

innovations to the world that we see today took place. During this era, civilizations
have already started to grow to sizes that never have been seen before in history.
Connections between civilizations also developed and networks of trade started to
appear all around the globe. The growth of civilization during this era spread
throughout the world making connections between civilizations a lot easier.

The major regions that changed during this era are Western Roman Empire,
Han China, Sasanian empire, and the Gupta empire. The fall of the roman empire
during this era impacted its surroundings greatly. The fall of the Roman Empire led to
instability in the empire’s former territories. The fall of the Roman Empire also led to
the widespread of the Christian religion throughout the European nations. This
widespread of Christianity led to a worldwide spread during the following eras and
today we can see that Christianity is the most believed religion in the world today.

During the post Classical-era, trade unified civilizations and helped grow
connections with each other. In today’s world, we can still see the effects of the post
Classical-era as trade continues to happen between countries and deepens the bond
and connections between each country. Another big change is the widespread of
Christianity. The post-classical era made Christianity rise to the top in religions.