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Publisher/Publication/Year: Worldview/World History A/2015/Notable People & Chronology
Editor: Dr. Amy Jo Baker; Editor/Consultant: Dr. Sandra Alfonsi
Problem: Bias (B), Omission of Fact (OF), Half-Truth (HT), Factual Error (FE)
The publisher did not provide a response to this report. The publisher’s responses included
below in orange are to the critiques provided by individuals during the public comment
hearing in September.
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the Romanovs
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Buddha
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Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) (563-483 B.C.E.)
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 Three times as many lines referring to Buddha as Jesus.
Publisher’s response: The commentator correctly points
out that our biography of Jesus is inadequate. A more
robust biography has been written for insertion into the
product. A review of the biography for Confucius and
Buddha revealed that a discussion of Confucianism and
Buddhism had become part of the biographies; this
information was moved to the glossary.
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Charles Martel
The Muslim retreat south of the Pyrenees “ended
the Muslim threat to Western Europe.”
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Christopher
Columbus
Columbus, Christopher (1451-1506)
He was the navigator who located the "New
World" for Spain in 1492 while attempting to
find an all-water route to the Far East.
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Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, and
colonizer, born in the Republic of the auspices of the
Catholic Monarchs of Genoa, under Spain, he completed four
voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general
European awareness of the American continents. He has been
credited for opening up the Americas to European
colonization.
Muslims are still a threat today to Western Europe. While
Europe Slept: How Radical Islam is Destroying the West
from Within, Bruce Bawer, Doubleday, February 2006
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Curie, Marie
(1867-1934)
Marie Curie was a chemist and physicist from
Poland who met and married Pierre, a French
scientist, in Paris. They worked together
researching radium and radioactivity and
discovered two new elements: radium and
polonium. They were awarded the Nobel Prize in
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http://www.biography.com/people/christopher-columbus9254209
Christopher Columbus landed on the island now known
as Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
He named the natives “Indians” because he thought he
had landed in India.
In March 1493, leaving 40 men behind in a makeshift
settlement on Hispaniola (present-day Haiti and the
Dominican Republic), he returned to Spain.
http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christophercolumbus
Christopher Columbus’ faith was an integral part of his
voyage to America. Christopher Columbus had a mystic
belief that God intended him to sail the Atlantic Ocean in
order to spread Christianity. He said his prayers several
times daily. Columbus wrote what he called a Book of
Prophecies, which is a compilation of passages
Columbus selected from the Bible which he believed
were pertinent to his mission of discovery. What a person
believes is what determines his interpretation of life and
history and inspires his vision and purpose in life.
Columbus's own writings prove that he believed that God
revealed His plan for the world in the Bible, the infallible
Word of God. Columbus believed that he was obeying
the mission God staked out for his life when he set sail
west across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus's voyage to
America ranks among history's most important events. It
led to lasting contacts between Europe and America, and
it opened new windows. To few men in modern history
does the world as we know it owe so great a debt as to
Christopher Columbus. Phyllis Schlafly Radio Script,
October 14, 2002, eagle@eagleforum.org
Marie Curie was a woman of firsts. She was the first
woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win
two of them, and the first of only two people to win a
Nobel prize in two different fields (chemistry and
physics, in her case). She coined the term
"radioactivity," discovered two elements, and became
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Physics in 1903. Marie continued to do research
after Pierre's death. She received the Nobel Prize
in Chemistry in 1911. She became the director of
the Curie Institute of Radium to continue
research in radium therapy and radioactivity.
Darwin, Charles (1809-1882)
Darwin's theories of evolution were challenged
by religious groups who found them in conflict
with Biblical interpretations on the origin of life.
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David (reigned
c. 1010 – c.970
BCE)
David (reigned c. 1010 - c. 970 B.C.E.)
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Descartes, Rene
(1596-1650)
Descartes, Rene (1596-1650
Descartes was a French philosopher,
mathematician, and scientist. He was the founder
of analytical geometry and expanded algebra.
Descartes rejected the teachings of ancient
authorities. He claimed that all learning must
begin with doubt; but one thing cannot be
doubted -- and that is doubt itself. This is
expressed in his famous line: cognito ergo sum (I
think, therefore I am). Descartes tried to
reconcile science based on doubt with religion
based on faith by developing the concept of
dualism: the separation of the physical world
from the world of the mind. Descartes' writings
have strongly influenced later philosophers and
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the first female professor at the University of Paris.
“Marie Curie: How She Changed the World” By Chris
Gaylord. The Christian Science Monitor, November 7,
2011
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Credit
According to the Bible, David killed Goliath and
led the Hebrews to defeat the Philistines. He
united the feuding Hebrew tribes to form the
kingdom of Israel and moved the capital to
Jerusalem.
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Several reports of his recantation of evolution from his
death bed exist.
Darwin’s Doubt – Stephen C. Meyer C2013
www.creation.mobi
www.creation.com/did-charles-darwin-recant
www.christiananswers.net/q=aig/Darwin.html
https://answersingenesis.org/
 King David is one of the most important figures in
Jewish history. Born in 907 BC, he reigns as king of
Israel for 40 years, dying at age 70 in 837 BC.
 There is so much that can be said about him. Some
people like to focus on the warrior aspect- the chivalrous
warrior fighting for God-but when his persona and
accomplishments are considered as a whole, it is his
spiritual greatness that shines most of all. David’s first
and foremost drive is to have a relationship with God.
We get the glimpse of the beauty of his soul when we
read the Psalms, most of which he wrote. Who doesn’t
know the 23rd Psalm. www.simpletoremember.com
 Modern philosophy is said to begin with René Descartes
(1596-1650; Copleston, 1994, 4:1). Many think that
“René Descartes is perhaps the single most important
thinker of the European Enlightenment” (Hooker, 2009;
cf. Copleston, 4:174ff.). Descartes is thought to be “the
father of the subjective and idealistic (as was Bacon of
the objective and realistic) tradition in modern
philosophy,” who “began the great game of
epistemology, which in [sic] Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley,
Hume and Kant waxed into a Three Hundred Years’ War
that at once stimulated and devastated modern
philosophy” (Durant, 1926, pp. 116,117, parenthetical
item in orig.; cf. p. 268).
 https://www.apologeticspress.org/apcontent.aspx?categor
y=12&article=2790
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contributed to the development of philosophy as
a social science.
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Galen of
Pergamum
(129-c.215)
Chapter 12
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Galileo Galilei
(1564-1642)
Galen of Pergamum (129-c.215)
Galen was a Roman physician and philosopher
whose influence in anatomy and medicine lasted
for centuries. Born in the Greek city of
Pergamum (in what is now Turkey), Galen first
studied medicine at the sanctuary of the healing
god Asclepius. He continued his studies in the
cities of Smyrna, Corinth, and Alexandria before
returning to Pergamum to become the physician
to the gladiators there. In 168, Galen left
Pergamum for Rome, where he became the
physician to the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Galen
not only summarized previous Greek
developments in medicine, he did research that
combined experimentation with theoretical
analysis. His model was the standard for
medicine for the Romans, the Muslims, and
Western Europe from 1100 until the 16th
century. Some of Galen's works in anatomy,
physiology, and therapeutics survive in the
original Greek; however, most are available only
in the Arabic, Hebrew and medieval Latin
translations.
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
Galileo was an Italian astronomer,
mathematician, and physicist. He established the
basis for modern experimental science and
developed basic laws of motion that contradicted
the accepted teachings of Aristotle. Galileo built
a telescope with which he confirmed the
heliocentric theory of Copernicus by
observations of the sun, moon, planets, and
moons of Jupiter. Galileo was brought before the
Inquisition and forced to recant his acceptance of
the Copernican system because the Church had
declared it to be heretical.
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Although he was not a Muslim or a Christian, Galen’s
belief in one god as creator made his ideas acceptable to
both Islam and Christianity. The two religions adopted
his ideas and promoted Galen’s work as the truth.
http://moodle.pentrehafod.swansea.sch.uk/mod/page/vie
w.php?id=2579
Galileo’s faith sustained him throughout his life although
it caused him trouble with the Catholics.Galileo opposed
well established views of his time and contradicted
Catholic dogma. This has led some atheists to wrongly
assume that Galileo was anti-religion. Again the truth is
the very opposite. Galileo was a Bible, Christ and God
loving scientist who remained firm in his Christian
beliefs until the end.
Galileo saw both the truths of Scriptures and the truths of
nature as having been derived from the same source:
God; therefore, one could not contradict the other. “Holy
Scripture and nature, are both emanations from the divine
word: the former dictated by the Holy Spirit, the latter
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Isabel la
Catolica
Catolica Isabel la Catolica (1451-1504)
She was the Spanish queen who supported
Columbus's voyage to the New World. Her
financial and intellectual support was
instrumental in organizing the voyage.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ (c. 4 B.C.E. - c. 30 C.E.)
Jewish teacher and prophet
in Palestine who was
accepted by some
followers as the Messiah,
the son of God. According
to the New Testament
accounts, Jesus was tried
and crucified in Jerusalem.
Christianity, a new religion centered on a belief
in the divinity of Jesus, developed as disciples
spread his teachings beyond Palestine to
Anatolia, Greece, and Rome. Jesus is accepted
by Muslims as a prophet, but not as a divine
being.
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the observant executrix of God’s commands.” Therefore
“…no truth discovered in Nature could contradict the
deep truth of the Holy writ.” Futhermore, Galileo held
that the primary aim of Scriptures was not to reveal
scientific truths but “…to worship God and save souls”
Galileo: Atheist or Believer in God? www.carm.org
Queen Isabel the Catholic changed the face of the
world. She was instrumental in the defence of
Christianity in Europe; she sponsored the discovery of
America; began the largest evangelisation campaign
since the Apostles; won the longest war in history;
promoted women and prohibited slavery; was a devoted
wife and mother of five; and she codified universal
human rights.
Isabel loved Christ. She made herself God’s humble
instrument and God worked mightily through her. We
believe that Isabel, as a great laywoman, is a vital
model for today, not only for girls, wives, mothers,
women leaders and government rulers, but for all men
and women seeking to love God and love their
neighbour in every aspect of their daily lives.
Very short description compared to Buddah
Bias for the reason of providing 9 lines of copy as
compared to 27 for Buddha and 30 for Confucius. Even
Marin Luther was given twice as many lines as Jesus and
even more than that to Wang Schichen.
“accepted by some followers” does not represent facts.
Entire nations followed (not conquered by) Jesus and his
teachings of Good.
“Christianity, a new religion” is 2000 plus years old and
is older than the Muslim religion by 600 years.
Jesus was the “Son of God” in Israel the land given to
God’s people
Bible
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Jesus Christ is the reason for the change in Chronology
from B.C. (Before Christ) to A.D. (After the Death of
Christ).
Publisher’s response: The commentator correctly points
out that our biography of Jesus is inadequate. A more
robust biography has been written for insertion into the
product. A review of the biography for Confucius and
Buddha revealed that a discussion of Confucianism and
Buddhism had become part of the biographies; this
information was moved to the glossary.
Expanded biography of Jesus; see next row for expanded
description of Christianity and the new glossary term for
Protestantism.
Jesus (c. 6-4 B.C.E. - c. 30 C.E.)
Jesus was a Jewish teacher in Palestine who was accepted
by some followers as the Jewish Messiah. The term
“Christ” which is usually added to his name is derived
from the Hebrew term “meshiah” (Messiah, meaning
“the anointed one”) -- “christos” is its translation in
Greek. This title was given to Jesus by his followers
indicating that they thought him to be the Jewish
Messiah, a descendent of King David, whom Jews
expected would restore Israel to its former glory. Jesus’
life is described in a religious text, the New Testament. At
that time, Palestine was ruled by the Romans. However,
the Roman authorities relied on local leaders to do much
of the day-to-day governing and control. Jesus was born
in the town of Bethlehem in Judah (the southern region of
Palestine), but was raised in the village of Nazareth in
Galilee (the northern region of Palestine). The New
Testament asserts that he was the son of God, giving him
a divine origin. As a young man, Jesus began living the
life of an itinerant teacher (rabbi) and healer. He
eventually attracted large crowds of followers which
worried the Jewish religious leaders because some of his
teachings were radically different than traditional Jewish
ones. They came to believe that he was a threat. Jesus
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Jesus Christ
Jesus is accepted by Muslims as a prophet, but
not as a divine being.
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went to Jerusalem in Judah at the time of the Jewish
Passover in 30 C.E. He created a scene in the Jewish
temple and mentioned to his followers that it would be
destroyed, which alarmed the authorities even further. He
was arrested by the local authorities on a charge of
blasphemy, then tried, convicted, and sentenced to death.
Jesus offered no defense to the accusations brought forth
against him. However, only the Romans could carry out a
death sentence, so Jesus was then turned over to the
Roman prefect (magistrate) with a charge that he claimed
to be the king of the Jews, which would have threatened
Roman rule. The prefect confirmed the death sentence
and ordered his crucifixion, which was at that time a
common form of capital punishment in the Middle East
for political or religious agitators. Roman soldiers carried
out the sentence. The New Testament asserts that Jesus
came back to life on the third day after his burial and
rose to Heaven a few days later. Christianity, a new
religion centered on a belief in the divinity of Jesus,
developed as his disciples spread his teachings beyond
Palestine to Anatolia, Greece, and Rome. Jesus is
accepted by Muslims as a prophet, but not as a divine
being.
 Muslims believe that the Judeo-Christian prophets
were superseded by Muhammad, the last prophet,
meaning they acknowledged their existence but not
that they accepted them.
 Q3:54, "And they (disbelievers) plotted [to kill 'Iesa
(Jesus) ], and Allah planned too. And Allah is the
Best of the planners."
 Pickthall The Messiah will never scorn to be a slave
unto Allah, http://quran.com/4/172
 Sunan Abu Dawud.37:4310. "When Jesus returns, he
does not merely come to convert most Christians to
Islam but to literally abolish Christianity
entirely. Jesus is said to:
1. Break crosses.
2. Kill all swine.
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Joshua
Joshua (c. 1200 B.C.E.)
Biblical leader who succeeded Moses as the
leader of Hebrews before they entered the
Promised Land of Canaan. Joshua led the
Hebrews in battle to establish the right of the
Hebrews to settle in Canaan.
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Karl Marx
Marx, Karl (1818-1883)
Marx was a German economist and historian
who developed an economic interpretation of
history. He wrote that all of human history has
been a struggle between the exploiters and those
who are exploited.
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Leonardo da
Vinci Da Vinci,
Leonardo
(1452-1519)
Da Vinci, Leonardo (1452-1519)
As a painter, sculptor, architect, musician,
engineer, inventor, and scientist, Da Vinci was
one of the most brilliant and versatile men of the
Italian Renaissance. He is best known for his
masterful paintings, "Mona Lisa," and the "Last
Supper"; however, he also did theoretical work in
mathematics, pursued studies of anatomy, and
designed fortifications. He invented siege
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3. Abolish the jizyah (a Muslim tax on nonMuslims)
4. Kill the Muslim antichrist and his
followers [Jews].
Joshua is considered one of the Bibles’ greatest military
leaders for leading the seven-year conquest of the Promised
Land after Moses’ death and is often held up as a model for
leadership and a source of practical application on how to be
an effective leader today.
www.gotquestions.org/life-Joshua.html
Joshua also holds a position of respect to Muslims. All
Muslims also see Joshua as the leader of Israelites, following
the death of Moses. Some Muslims also believe Joshua to be
the “attendant of Mosses mentioned in the Quran and some
believe that he is a prophet.
Wikipekia
 The Left is trying to rehabilitate Karl Marx. Let’s remind
them of the millions who died in his name. Dr. Tim
Stanley, www.timothystanley.co.uk
Publisher’s response: The reference to the Rise and Fall
of Rome is unclear, but suggests that the commentator
only looked at World History A. The topics mentioned
are clearly important and are covered in World History B
in the chapters "U.S.S.R.: Civil War, Leninism and
Stalinism" and "China under Communism" and the
theme "Communism." Karl Marx is also revisited in
World History B in, among other things, a biography and
in the document "The Communist Manifesto."
World History A only covers through the mid‐1880s. As
the material is covered in the second half of the program,
no changes are envisioned.
 His belief in God influenced his art to a great degree.
It needs to be noted that Leonardo himself referred to God
and the Creator in his own writings. For example, in
Manuscript H, he said: "Good Report soars and rises to
heaven, for virtuous things find favor with God. Evil Report
should be shown inverted, for all her works are contrary to
God and tend toward hell." He also wrote, "O you who look
on this our machine, do not be sad that with others you are
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weapons and sketched a flying machine and
underwater boat centuries before the airplane and
submarine. A genius with a restless mind, da
Vinci kept extensive notebooks that demonstrate
his originality and creativity.
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Louis Leakey
Chapter 13
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Mansa Musa
(?-1337)
Leakey, Louis (1903-1972) and Mary (1913FE
1996)
The Leakeys were
British anthropologists
and archaeologists whose
fossil discoveries showed
that human-like beings
lived in East Africa long
before scientists had
believed. In 1961 they
found fossilized bones
and simple tools of homo
habilis in the Olduvai
Gorge in Tanzania.
Later, their son Richard
found a 2.6 million-yearold skull of an early
human-like being in
Kenya. The work of the
Leakeys has led to the conclusion that
humankind had its origins in Africa and spread to
other continents.
Mansa Musa ruled the West African kingdom of
Mali from 1312 to 1337. Under his leadership,
the empire, extending from the Atlantic coast to
400 miles east of Timbuktu, reached the peak of
its wealth and power. He established Timbuktu
as a center of Muslim culture and scholarship.
The wealth of Mali became known throughout
the Muslim world when Mansa Musa made a
pilgrimage to Mecca with a large entourage that
dispensed gold lavishly along the way. He
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fated to die, but rejoice that our Creator has endowed us with
such an excellent instrument as the intellect." Rosci described
Leonardo's views in this area: "Man is the handiwork of a
God who retains few links with traditional orthodoxy.
Was Leonardo da Vinci Religious? October 25, 1999
www.thestraightdope.com
Homo Habilis In 1964, Louis Leakey and his colleagues
announced Homo habilis as a new human ancestor. Four
"individuals" had been assembled from dissociated skull
fragments, hand bones, and foot bones. Widely acclaimed as
the oldest link between ape and man, much publicity came
through the National Geographic Society. But none of the
alleged individuals were discovered intact, and some experts
suspected that Leakey had a mixture of ape and human
material. Also, much of the hand and foot material - claimed
to indicate tool making ability and bipedality - was juvenile,
making it hard to evaluate.
In 1972, Leakey's son, Richard, found the controversial Skull
1470. Its features and large capacity were "too modern" to fit
the mainstream evolutionary scenario, given its alleged age
of 2.9 million years. The younger Leakey deliberately
reconstructed the skull to give it a "more transitional" apelike look, and less than ten years later (1981), the controversy
was more or less settled, as the accepted age had been
reduced to 1.9 million years. Skull 1470 was then classified
as Homo habilis, a "win-win" move that supposedly boosted
the credibility and status of both Leakeys and their famed
fossils.
 Here is a man whom the author wants us to believe was a
very important and significant being. The author doesn’t
know when he was born and according to the “Case
Study” in this textbook, does not know when he died.
 Historians do not agree on precisely when Mansa Musa's
reign ended. Some accounts indicate he died not long
after he returned from Mecca in 1325. Other accounts
indicate that he ruled for approximately 25 years, placing
his date of death some time in 1337.
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impressed other Muslim leaders with his wealth,
generosity, and intellect.
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Michelangelo
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Moses
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Mozart
Michelangelo was one of the most versatile and
talented artists and architects of the Italian
Renaissance. His best known sculptures are
"Pieta," "Moses," and "David." His mastery of
the human form was also shown by the painting
of hundreds of figures on the ceiling and end
wall of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. As an
architect, Michelangelo designed the buildings
and layout of the Capitoline Hill in Rome. He
also designed the massive dome of St. Peter's
Church in the Vatican. Michelangelo ranks with
Leonardo Da Vinci and Raphael among the three
most important and influential artists of the
Renaissance.
Moses
Biblical prophet who led the Jews out of Egypt
and through the Sinai Desert toward the
Promised Land of Canaan. According to Biblical
tradition, Moses received the Ten
Commandments and other laws called the
Mosaic Code from God and pronounced them to
the Jews.
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)
Mozart is recognized as
one of the greatest
composers of Western
classical music. He was
a prolific writer,
excelling in every form
of musical composition
known at his time.
Mozart composed over
six hundred works,
including 56 symphonies, 15 operas (including
"The Marriage of Figaro," "Don Giovanni," and
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Michaelangelo You must be born again
Some historians have identified Michelangelo as part of a
religious circle known as "Nicodemites" (a term used by John
Calvin, alluding to the Pharisee who came to Jesus only by
night for fear of being discovered in conversation with him).
For the Genevan reformer, "Nicodemites" were those who
concealed their Protestant beliefs behind an outward show of
Catholic conformity—a kind of cowardice. However, for
those who took the name for themselves, it could be a badge
of honor. After all, Nicodemus showed up courageously and
faithfully at the crucifixion. [For more about Michelangelo's
relation to the Reformation, see "The Art of Grace" on p.
32.]— contributed by Laurel Gasque
www.christianhistoryinstitute.org
 The Biblical character of Moses is the most important
figure in Judaism, the leader of the children of Israel
from Egyptian bondage and particularly, teacher of the
Torah he received from God: hence the Torah is often
called the “Torah of Moses”.
 www.myjewishlearning.com/Bible
Mozart believed in God. His Creation, his life, his letters bear
witness to his faith. One source for his happiness was his
religion, which was sound and free from all superstition – a
firm, strong kind of faith which doubt had never injured
though it may have touched it. It was also a calm and peaceful
faith, without passion or mysticism: Credo quia verum. He
believed from the depth of his being and he bestowed God the
most precious offering of his spirit. He was in peace with the
thought of eternity. And his happiness on earth was in the love
of those who loved him and especially in his love for them.
But Mozart’s true happiness was in his creation.
There are times when Mozart’s soul soars higher still and
attains sublime and quiet regions where the stirrings of human
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"The Magic Flute"), numerous concertos,
serenades, minuets, German dances,
contredanses, keyboard string, and vocal pieces - both religious and secular.
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Muhammad
Muhammad (570 C.E. - 632 C.E.)
Muhammad was a merchant who lived in Arabia
from about 570 to 632 C.E. As the last prophet of
God (Allah), he is the founder of the religion of
Islam and his teachings, recorded in the Koran,
are the basic laws of Islam. Islam dates time
from 622 C.E., the year Muhammad and his
followers fled from Mecca to Medina (the
Hegira). Eight years later Muhammad took
control of Mecca and his followers began the
rapid expansion of Islam. By the end of the 7th
century, the Muslims had conquered the Middle
East and North Africa.
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passion are unknown. At such times Mozart is above himself,
deified human being expressing his greatness through God’s
will. The Voice of God on earth.
www.mozartschildren.wordpress.com
*What is less well known is that he was devoutly religious and
saw numbers as involved in understanding God's plan for
history from the Bible. He did a considerable work on biblical
numerology, and, though aspects of his beliefs were not
orthodox, he thought theology was very important. In his
system of physics, God was essential to the nature and
absoluteness of space. In Principia he stated, "The most
beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only
proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and
powerful Being."
 Last “Prophet of God” in whose opinion?
 Matthew 7:15-16 of the Bible says: “Watch out for false
prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but
inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you
will recognize them.”
 “expansion” does not identify the process of growth by
the muslim religion.
 “In K.S. Lal's 1973 book, Growth of Muslim Population
of Medieval India (1000-1800), the author estimated that
about 60-80 million people died in India between 1000
and 1525 as a result of Islamic invasions.” quote from
below website
 http://www.americanthinker.com/2014/02/the_muslim_c
onquest_of_india.html
 “Rapid expansion” does not relay the full intent of the
Muslims today. ISIS has formally declared the
establishment of a caliphate, or Islamic state, in the vast
stretches of the Middle East that have fallen under its
control, and has outlined a vision to expand into Europe.
The announcement was described as the most significant
development in international jihadism since 9/11. Upon
declaring a caliphate, the Sunni militants-whose brutality
in attempting to establish control in Iraq and Syria has
been branded too extreme even by Al Qaeda-demanded
allegiance from Muslims around the world.
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www.dailymail.co.uk, John Hall, June 30 2014
ISAAC Newton
It is symbolic of the major changes in the
acceptance of new ideas that Newton, who was
praised and knighted for his contributions to
science, was born in the same year that Galileo
died. Newton's "Principia Mathematica"
described the law of gravity and showed that the
same physical laws that govern objects and
motion on earth also govern the solar system and
beyond. Newton described a universe that
worked according to unchanging laws that
allowed mathematicians to predict eclipses and
the future locations of heavenly bodies. By his
use of mathematics and observations, Newton
strengthened the scientific method and the
convictions of those willing to challenge the
reactionary teachings of conventional religions.
He encouraged others to look for universal laws
governing other aspects of nature and human
society.
Solomon
Solomon was the son and successor of David as
king of Israel. He made foreign alliances that
brought peace to Israel, after which he increased
the wealth of the nation and built a lavishly
decorated temple in Jerusalem.
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“Reactionary” and “conventional” do not represent facts.
What is less well known is that he was devoutly religious
and saw numbers as involved in understanding God's
plan for history from the Bible. He did a considerable
work on biblical numerology, and, though aspects of his
beliefs were not orthodox, he thought theology was very
important. In his system of physics, God was essential to
the nature and absoluteness of space. In Principia he
stated, "The most beautiful system of the sun, planets,
and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and
dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being."
OF
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Tamerlane, claiming descent from Genghis
Khan, ruled over a Tatar kingdom in Central
Asia from his capital in Samarkand. He gathered
an army of Turks and Turkic-speaking Mongols
to invade the Middle East. He defeated the
Persians, occupied Mesopotamia and the Levant,
threatened the Ottoman Empire, and sacked the
city of Delhi in India. His armies brought death
and destruction to his conquests.
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Solomon reigned as king for 40 years-the best years in all
of Israel’s history-40 years of peace and prosperity. He is
known aby as the “wisest of all the men.” The Bible
relates that kings from all over the world came to hear his
wisdom, which included not only Torah wisdom, but also
wisdom in secular knowledge and science. By Rabbi Ken
Spiro www.aish.com
Tamerlane was far worse than the typical commander of
plundering armies. He killed over 200,000 men, women
and children in his march on Delhi, was called the
“Scourge of God”, and wiped out almost all the
Christians and Jews in his path.
Stark. op.cit. p.301
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On March 22, 1508 King Ferdinand made Vespucci chief
navigator of Spain at a huge salary and commissioned
him to found a school of navigation, in order to
standardize and modernize navigation techniques used by
Iberian sea captains then exploring the world. Vespucci
even developed a rudimentary, but fairly accurate method
of determining longitude (which only more accurate
chronometers would later improve upon).
 No explanation of “conservative religious force”
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Papin, Newcomen and Watt were part of a long line of
Christians who produced technological advancements
aimed at increasing productivity and eliminating
drudgery on the basis of Biblical ideas about work. Those
ideas shaped the Western tradition even among those
who were at best nominal Christians. The development
of the steam engine as well as the attitude toward work
that led to it set the stage for the entire industrial
revolution and the unprecedented prosperity that
followed. Christian Worldview Journal By Glenn
Sunshine February 13, 2012 www.colsoncenter.org
In 1784 Wilberforce’s life changed radically. Wilberforce
read William Law’s book A Serious Call to a Devout and
Holy Life. The book touched him profoundly and made
him doubt his unbelief. He discussed the problem with
John Newton, the hymn writer who wrote Amazing
Grace. Newton told Wilberforce:
“God has raised you up for the good of the church and
the good of the nation, maintain your friendship with Pitt,
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Vespucci, Amerigo
He was the Italian navigator who documented
two voyages to America. In 1507, the new
continents were named America in his honor.
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Muhammad ibn
Abd
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al-Wahhab, Muhammad ibn Abd (c. 17031791)
He was the founder of a Sunni Muslim reform
movement that wanted to purify Islam by ending
displays of wealth and doing away with the
additions to Islamic thought and practice that
developed after the first few hundred years of
Islam. The Saud family in Arabia became
converts to his beliefs and spread Wahhabism
throughout much of Arabia. Wahhabi Islam
remains the religion of the Saud family and is a
powerful conservative religious force in Saudi
Arabia.
James Watt
A Scottish inventor, Watt did not invent the
steam engine, but improved upon Thomas
Newcomen's engine to make it more practical
and portable. Watt added a separate condenser,
insulation, and a rotary drive. His engine was
first used to pump water from mines; later he
manufactured steam engines that were used in
textile factories. His improved steam engine
revolutionized manufacturing and transportation
in the early years of the Industrial Revolution.
Wilberforce, William (1759-1833)
British abolitionist, politician, social reformer,
and philanthropist. Wilberforce was educated at
Cambridge University, where he met and became
a lifelong friend of future prime minister,
William Pitt the Younger. He followed Pitt into a
career in politics as the Member of Parliament
for Hull. A convert to evangelical Christianity,
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Wilberforce turned that zeal to social reform,
leading a group known as the Clapham Sect that
was interested in improving factory conditions in
Britain. However, he is best known as the
politician most responsible for ending the slave
trade and ending slavery itself in Britain’s
overseas possessions, introducing and reintroducing anti-slavery legislation. After a 26year campaign, Parliament abolished the slave
trade in 1807. However, it would take another 26
years -- eight years after Wilberforce's retirement
from Parliament, and three days before his death
-- until slavery itself was abolished in (virtually)
the entire British Empire in 1833.
Xavier, Saint Francis (1506-1552)
European Catholic missionary who, as a member
of the Jesuits, established several Christian
communities in Japan beginning in 1549. He is
considered to be one of the greatest missionaries
of all times, having converted thousands to
Christianity.
Zheng He (Cheng Ho) (1371-1433)
Early 15th-century Chinese admiral who led
many naval expeditions to the Indian Ocean. As
a result, many foreign states came to recognize
the supremacy of China.
B.C.E. ("Before the Common Era") is replacing
the previous designation of B.C. They both refer
to the years before the birth of Jesus Christ.
C.E. ("Common Era") is replacing the
designation of A.D. They both refer to years after
the birth of Jesus Christ.
c. is placed in front of a date to indicate
approximate time. The "c." stands for the Latin
word "circa" which means "about."
continue in Parliament, who knows but for such a time as
this God has brought you into public life and has a
purpose for you.” www.bbc.co.uk a biography of
William Wilberforce
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Saint Francis is the patron saint of missionaries and
one of the founders of the Jesuit order.
OF
The admiral of all seven fleets was Zheng He, the greatgrandson of a Mongol warrior. His original name was Ma
Ho, the Chinese version of Muhammad, for his father was a
Muslim who had made the pilgrimage to Makkah. In 1404,
the emperor conferred on him the honorific Zheng, and he
was appointed Grand Eunuch, thenceforth to be known as
Zheng He.
http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200504/the.admiral
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Early ancestors of humankind The remains of ape-like hominids with some
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“Homo habilis appears” A now extinct very early form of humans lived in
East Africa 1.5 to 2.5 million years ago.
c. 2 million years B.C.E.
Old Stone Age begins The Old Stone Age (or the Paleolithic era) is the
longest period of human development.
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must be or falsifiable through observation and
reproducible experimentation to be considered a
legitimate participant in the scientific method.” Vernon R
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Acts & Facts/ Institute for Creation Research, August
2014. See also “Darwin’s Doubt” by Stephen C. Meyer
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a Fact? It is both. But that answer requires looking more
deeply at the meanings of the words "theory" and "fact."
http://www.nas.edu/evolution/TheoryOrFact.html "Fact:
In science, a "fact" typically refers to an observation,
measurement, or other form of evidence that can be
expected to occur the same way under similar
circumstances. However, scientists also use the term
"fact" to refer to a scientific explanation that has been
tested and confirmed so many times that there is no
longer a compelling reason to keep testing it or looking
for additional examples."
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Homo erectus appears A somewhat more human-like figure lived in
East Africa 1.5 million years ago.
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Early man in China. The oldest, Peking Man
(Sinanthropus pekenensis), may possibly date
back to 690,000 years ago.
c. 200,000-100,000 B.C.E.
Early Homo sapiens appears Homo sapiens is Latin for "thinking man," the
direct ancestor of modern humans. Early forms
of Homo sapiens had a brain capacity almost the
same size as modern humans. Remains of early
forms of Homo sapiens have been found in East
Africa.
200,000 B.C.E.-c. 5000 B.C.E.
Various prehistoric groups of hunter-gatherers
occupied China.
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Early Paleolithic Period - Early Stone Age
culture.
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Modern man evolves -
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“Anatomical” differences does not constitute scientific
facts that the Cro-Magnon man were human.
 Please see answer for Cro-Magnon in Glossary
 There is NO missing link to prove the “theory” of
evolution
Publisher’s response: While the text written is accurate
(see below) the commentator is evidently disturbed by the
association of Cro-Magnon man with modern humans -although the text makes it very clear that the comparison
is based on comparing physical characteristics only.
Nevertheless the following substitution offers the same
information without risking offense: "Modern man
evolves -The next step in the evolution of humankind was
the appearance of Homo sapiens who had brain capacities
as large as modern man. These Homo sapiens are thought
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to be the first early modern humans as their physical
characteristics are not sufficiently different from modern
man to warrant a separate designation. Modern humans
are classified as Homo sapiens sapiens." Evidence that the
original entry is accurate: "While the Cro-Magnon
remains are representative of the earliest anatomically
modern human beings to appear in Western Europe, this
population was not the earliest anatomically modern
humans to evolve - our species evolved about 200,000
years ago in Africa. However, the skull of Cro-Magnon 1
does show traits that are unique to modern humans,
including the tall, rounded skull with a near vertical
forehead. A large brow ridge no longer tops the eye
sockets and there is no prominent prognathism of the face
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Neanderthals become extinct The Neanderthals were another species of
humankind that had evolved parallel to Homo
sapiens.
c. 15,000 B.C.E.
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Jomon Period Japan's early inhabitants were still huntergatherers and fishermen,
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Jewish kingdom under Solomon King Solomon built a temple in Jerusalem and
ruled over a kingdom that reached the peak of its
power and importance during his reign.
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Jewish nation and people. They have not reached their
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720 B.C.E.
Assyrian conquest of Israel The Assyrian conquest of Israel ended the
independence of the northern Jewish kingdom
that had been established following the schism
after Solomon's death.
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c. 4 B.C.E.
c. 30 C.E. - Life and death of Jesus Jesus lived in Palestine when it was a Roman
province. He is believed to have been a member
of a sect of Judaism. He was executed by
crucifixion because Jewish leaders and Romans
believed him to be a threat to their interests.
1st century C.E.
Christianity evolves as a new religion The teachings of Jesus were spread by his
disciples, especially by Peter and Paul, to other
parts of the Mediterranean world. They were in
search of converts among gentiles as well as
Jews. The new monotheistic religion shared
many beliefs and scriptures with its Jewish roots.
30 C.E.
Death of Jesus Death of Jesus during reign of Tiberius.
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Jesus lived in Jerusalem
Bias against Christianity. No mention of the resurrection.
He may have been executed but He rose again.
B
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and honor the 10 Commandments? Wasn’t Jesus raised
as a Jew? Didn’t He start out to educate the Pharisees and
then realized they were hopeless?
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64-70 C.E.
Revolt of Jews Revolt of Jews in Palestine occurs. Titus, the son
of Vespasian, suppresses the rebellion and
destroys the temple in Jerusalem.
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Diaspora of the Jews The Roman Empire forced the Jews to leave
Palestine following a rebellion against Roman
rule. They resettled to many different parts of
Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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Christianity spreads across North Africa Christianity spreads from its origins in Palestine
across North Africa to become the dominant
religion in the region. Cities such as Alexandria
in Egypt and Utica in what is now Tunisia were
major centers of Christian teaching.
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Jewish Revolt Jewish revolt in Palestine during reign of
Hadrian results in death of half a million rebels
and the diaspora (dispersion) of the Jews
throughout the Roman Empire.
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Palestine did not exist.
Palestine did not exist.
The Romans brutally slaughtered an estimated 600,000
people in Jerusalem including many of the Passover
visitors who had been trapped there for the 143 days
during the Roman siege. Many of the people who were
not killed by Roman soldiers were shipped off to the
gladiatorial games, Roman mines, and otherwise exiled
from Judea and scattered throughout the Roman empire
and other nations. By the year 73 A.D., all traces of a
self-ruling Jewish nation had completely disappeared.
 http://www.welcometohosanna.com/JERUSALEM_TOU
R/aeliacap.htm
 Palestine did not exist
Publisher’s response: The term "Palestine" (varying in
spellings) was used in the fourth volume of the History of
Herodotus, written in 440 B.C.E.
Notwithstanding, the term "Palestine" in the entry was
used to denote a physical location about events that
occurred during the cited time period, and would hardly
imply bias: "Christianity spreads from its origins in
Palestine across North Africa to become the dominant
religion in the region. Cities such as Alexandria in Egypt
and Utica in what is now Tunisia were major centers of
Christian teaching." Entry remains as is.
 Palestine did not exist
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350
Kush is conquered by Axum Axum conquered the kingdom of Kush to its
north to become the dominant trading and
economic power in East Africa for centuries. For
a brief period Axum expanded across the Red
Sea to include parts of southern Arabia in its
empire.
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500-600
Beginning of the kingdom of Ghana The kingdom of Ghana in West Africa developed
with its wealth and power based on taxing trade
with the civilizations of North Africa. Camel
caravans crossed the desert to trade with the
black Africans who lived in the grasslands and
rain forests south of the Sahara. Ghana grew to
become a major empire that conducted
diplomatic relations with kingdoms in Europe.
c. 570
Birth of Muhammad Muhammad was born in Mecca and orphaned at
an early age. Brought up by his uncle, he became
a merchant. His travels brought him into contact
with Christians and Jews from whom he learned
of Judeo-Christian beliefs. He married a wealthy
widow and achieved important status in the
community. By the time he was 40 years old,
Muhammad began preaching new doctrines of
belief in the one God, Allah, which he claimed
were revealed to him by God.
630
Muhammad returns to Mecca in triumph Muhammad's followers grew in strength and
numbers in Medina. Threatened with defeat, the
people of Mecca accepted Muhammad's
leadership and converted to Islam. Muhammad
continued to spread his teachings to other tribes
in Arabia.
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With Rome trading with Axum and shifting its interests
from Kush, the Kushite Kingdom became more and more
isolated. In 298 AD, Rome finally evacuated the northern
borders of Kush. In an apparent bid to regain some
economic parody, Kush seems to have attacked Axum, in
retaliation for which Axum over-ran Kush, occupied
Meroe, and brought about the total
collapse of Kush as a civilization in 350 AD.
http://www.freemaninstitute.com/Gallery/nubia.htm
Taxes collected on every trade item entering the kingdom
were used to pay for government, a huge army which
protected the kingdom's borders and trade routes, and the
upkeep of the capital city and major markets. However, it
was control of the gold fields in the southwest that was
essential to Ghana's political control and economic
prosperity. The location of these goldfields was kept
strictly secret by the Soninke.
http://mali.pwnet.org/history/history_ghana_empire.h
tm
Allah is not the “one God” of the Jews or Christians.
The word “spread” does not represent facts.
Ibn Khaldun 1332-1406, “In the Muslim Community the
holy war is a religious duty, because of the universalism
of the [Muslim] mission and [the obligation] to convert
everybody to Islam either by persuasion or force....
Bostom, Andrew. “The Legacy of Jihad. NY”,
Prometheus Books, 2008, p161
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670-700
The Arabs attack North Africa (670). By 700, all
of North Africa is conquered and Christianity in
that area is practically eliminated.
732
Muslim armies turned back at Tours in France The Muslim campaign to spread Islam in Europe
failed when Charles Martel led Christian forces
to defeat a Muslim army that invaded from
Spain. The Muslims retreated across the
Pyrenees to continue ruling the Iberian Peninsula
until forced out by Christian kingdoms hundreds
of years later.
780-1030
Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims invade Europe
in a period of continuous invasions. Vikings
invade and devastate Europe. Magyars raid
southern Germany and northern Italy. Muslims
attack Italy and southern France. Monarchs are
forced to increase power of nobles in return for
help against invaders, resulting in strengthening
of the feudal system. The breakdown of towns
and trade result in the strengthening of serfdom
and manorialism.
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Christianity was not practically eliminated.
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“campaign” does not represent the facts about the
“spread of Islam”
Ibn Khaldun 1332-1406, “In the Muslim Community the
holy war is a religious duty, because of the universalism
of the [Muslim] mission and [the obligation] to convert
everybody to Islam either by persuasion or force....
800
Beginning of spread of Islam to sub-Saharan
Africa Muslims took control of the trans-Sahara trade
and brought their religion as well as trade goods
to sub-Saharan Africa. Islam spread south of the
Sahara to Ghana and other kingdoms in West
Africa.
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Books, 2008, p161
Manorialism had its origins in the late Roman Empire, when
large landowners had to consolidate their hold over both their
lands and the labourers who worked them. This was a
necessity in the midst of the civil disorders, enfeebled
governments, and barbarian invasions that wracked Europe in
the 5th and 6th centuries AD. In such conditions, small
farmers and landless labourers exchanged their land or their
freedom and pledged their services in return for the
protection of powerful landowners who had the military
strength to defend them. In this way, the poor, defenseless,
and landless were ensured permanent access to plots of land
which they could work in return for the rendering of
economic services to the lord who held that land. This
arrangement developed into the manorial system, which in
turn supported the feudal aristocracy of kings, lords, and
vassals.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/362699/manoria
lism
 Bias in favor of Islam. No details of how they “spread”
their religion.
 No mention of the Arab slave trade
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Reign of Alfred the Great of Wessex Reign of Alfred the Great over the Anglo-Saxon
kingdom of Wessex. Alfred drives the Danes into
northeastern England and forces them to accept
Christianity. He makes Wessex a prosperous
state.
950
Toltec Empire rules much of Central Mexico and
expands to the Yucatan and Guatemala through
conquest. They are a militaristic society, and
demand tribute from conquered civilizations.
976-1025
Reign of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II During this time, the Russians are converted to
Christianity by Greek Orthodox missionaries.
The Bulgars are finally defeated after a 20-year
war. The Byzantine Empire prospers from trade
and Constantinople becomes the richest city in
the Mediterranean world.
980-1015
Reign of the Kievan Prince Vladimir I Vladimir is converted to Byzantine Christianity
(990). Byzantine clerics move into Russia and
spread the idea that the prince is a religious as
well as political leader.
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Seljuk Turks conquer Asia Minor after their
decisive victory over the Byzantines at
Manzikert (1071). They begin to interfere with
Christian pilgrims traveling to Palestine.
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He prevented England from falling to the Danes and
promoted learning and literacy. Compilation of the
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle began during his reign, c. 890.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/14785/Alfre
d
Correct description of the Toltec Empire
Did not use the word “spread” as used above for
muslims.
Muslims were conquering civilizations, as was the Toltec
Empire. They were not “spreading” their religion.
From A.D. 500 to A.D. 1200, Byzantium was the
wealthiest nation in Europe and western Asia. Its
standard of living was unrivaled by other nations in
Europe, and it led much of the world in art, science,
trade, and architecture.
http://listverse.com/2013/04/20/10-interesting-factsabout-the-byzantine-empire/
Vladimir I was described as “The Great”
Vladimimr himself moved into Russia and “spread the
idea”
Saint Vladimir or Vladimir the Great, first Christian ruler
in Kievan Rus, whose military conquests consolidated
the provinces of Kiev and Novgorod into a single state,
and whose Byzantine baptism determined the course of
Christianity in the region.
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/631547/Vla
dimir-I
Continued use of the word Palestine in the Chronology of
this textbook.
There is a propaganda war going on now with regard to
the term “Palestine.” At one time it might have been
argued that Palestine was an innocuous designation of the
Middle Eastern area, that is generally thought of as the
Holy Land. During the last few decades, however, the
term Palestine has been adopted by Arabs living in Israel
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1054
The final split or schism occurs between the
Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern
Orthodox Church.
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in the area west of the Jordan River. It is specifically
employed to avoid the use of the name Israel, and must
be considered an anti-Israel term. In all Arab maps
published in Jordan, Egypt, etc., the area west of the
Jordan River is called Palestine, without any reference to
Israel. Palestine is the term now used by those who want
to deny the legitimate existence of Israel as a genuine
nation among the family of nations.
http://www.levitt.com/essays/palestine.html
All these factors finally came to a head in 1054 A.D.,
when Pope Leo IX excommunicated the Patriarch of
Constantinople, who was the leader of the Greek
Orthodox Church
http://listverse.com/2013/04/20/10-interesting-factsabout-the-byzantine-empire/
See Palestine remarks above Line 74
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No definition of Seljuk’s in Glossary
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Seljuks: A Sunni Muslim Turkish confederation that
ruled much of Central Asia and Anatolia between 1071
and 1194.
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No explanation that Saladin was a famous Muslim
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No definition of a “Christian Crusader”
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Great story. Too bad it didn't really happen. To
understand why we don't think so, we're going to have to
give a little lesson on medieval history and why it's so
hard to do.
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Where did Alberic get the idea that people were shipped
off to slavery in the first place? He'd heard a different
account of, yes, a different social movement the same
year, also allegedly involving children and crusading,
this time from Germany. These folks also planned to
save the Holy Land…
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http://www.historyhouse.com/in_history/childrens_crusa
de/
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69.
70.
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1096-1099 A.D.
Chapter 4
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1169-1192 A.D.
Chapter 4
Chronology
1212 A.D.
1096-1099
French and Norman nobles defeat the Seljuk
Turks and free Palestine from the Muslims in the
First Crusade.
FE
1169-1192
Saladin conquers the Christian Crusader states of
the Middle East. He also unifies Syria and Egypt
under his rule.
1212
Children's Crusade results in the enslavement of
thousands of children.
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1216-1272 A.D.
1216-1272
Reign of Henry III of England The English barons rebelled because of Henry's
pro-Church policies. The barons' leader, Simon
de Montfort, calls an assembly in 1265
representing the great barons, clergy, knights of
the shire and towns. It is considered the first
Parliament.
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King Henry III was just 9 years old when he became
King.
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King of England from 1216, when he succeeded John,
but the royal powers were exercised by a regency until
1232, and by two French nobles, Peter des Roches and
Peter des Rivaux, until the barons forced their expulsion
in 1234, marking the start of Henry's personal rule. His
financial commitments to the papacy and his foreign
favorites antagonized the barons who issued the
Provisions of Oxford in 1258, limiting the king's power.
Henry's refusal to accept the provisions led to the second
Barons' War in 1264,
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http://www.britroyals.com/kings.asp?id=henry3
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1222-1282
Nichiren wrote "Lotus Sutra," an important
Buddhist religious text.
B
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Omission of year Bible was written
No mention of when the Bible was written or by whom.
74.
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1228-1229 A.D.
1228-1229
The Sixth Crusade The Sixth Crusade results in Frederick II of
Germany's capture of Jerusalem. It is held until
1244.
B/OF
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Capture does not represent facts.
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Frederick entered Jerusalem on 17 March 1229 and
accomplished what four previous crusades failed to do:
recover the Holy Land. Even though he was
excommunicated, he accomplished more than the
Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth crusades combined.
Many in Europe viewed him as godly inspired and the
pope lifted the excommunication shortly.

http://www.medievality.com/sixth-crusade.html
75.
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1274-1281
Unsuccessful invasion by the Mongols, which
were repelled by the samurai.
OF
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Omitted is identification of the Mongol invasion, of
what? Implied is Japan, because use of word “samurai”.
76.
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1291 A.D.
1291
Last Christian stronghold at Acre on Palestine
coast falls to Turks.
FE
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The term Palestine has been adopted by Arabs living in
Israel in the area west of the Jordan River. It is
specifically employed to avoid the use of the name Israel,
and must be considered an anti-Israel term.
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http://www.levitt.com/essays/palestine.html
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1300
Italian city-states take the lead in economic
development of Europe. The early development
of capitalism and banking occurs. In the Italian
cities, merchant-bankers come to control the
government.
B
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78.
79.
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1312-1337 A.D.
Chapter 4
Chronology
1325-1384 A.D.
1312-1337
Mali reaches peak of influence under Mansa
Musa Mali attained its greatest wealth and power
during the 25-year rule of Mansa Musa. His
pilgrimage to Mecca with a large following
impressed other Muslim leaders with the riches
of his kingdom.
1325-1384
John Wycliffe opposes the power of the Church
and translates the Bible into English.
OF
OF
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Mansa Musa captured the attention of the Arab world
when he left his home in the West African kingdom of
Mali to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. Unlike his
grandfather Sundiata, Mansa Musa was a devout Muslim.
A Muslim is a person who practices Islam. Islamic law
requires that all faithful Muslims make a hajj, or holy
visit, to the city on the Arabian Peninsula where Islam
developed.
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http://www.mrdowling.com/609-mansamusa.html
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Opposes the power of what church?
"Trust wholly in Christ; rely captionogether on his
sufferings; beware of seeking to be justified in any other
way than by his righteousness."
John Wycliffe left quite an impression on the church:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ch/131christians/move
rsandshakers/wycliffe.html
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80.
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1334 A.D.
81.
Chapter 4
Chronology
1378-1417 A.D.
1334
The Black Death Black Death spreads from Constantinople
throughout Europe and kills over one-third of the
population over the next 20 years. In many areas,
Jews are blamed for the spread of the disease.
1378-1417
The "Great Schism" divides Christians as rival
popes in Avignon and Rome dispute their claim
to papacy.
Bias by the author as to the explanation of capitalism and
who was in control of the government.
The Florentine people were very proud of their form of
government in the early 15th century. A republic is, after
all, a place that respects the opinions of individuals, and
individualism was an important part of the Humanism
that thrived in Florence.
http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/Florence.html
OF
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In “many areas” does not represent facts.
OF
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No definition in the Glossary for “Great Schism”
The schism, as historians now generally recognize, is not
really an event whose beginning can be exactly dated. It
was something that came about gradually, as the result of
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a long and complicated process, starting well before the
eleventh century and not completed until some time after.
82.
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1414-1417 A.D.
1414-1417
The Council of Constance tries to reform the
Catholic Church and end heresy. The Great
Schism is ended in 1417 when Martin V is
elected as pope.
OF
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83.
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Chronology
1415 A.D.
1415
The Bohemian religious reformer John Hus
opposes the Church and is burned for heresy.
OF
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84.
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1492
Par 2
1492
Christopher Columbus sails under the Spanish
flag and lands in the West Indies. He lands in the
Bahamas and Hispaniola. Between 1493 and
1502, he makes three more voyages, visiting the
Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and
FE
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http://orthodoxinfo.com/general/greatschism.aspx
It was clear that the conciliarists would need organized
secular force and the threat of the end of financing to
accomplish their aims. By 1415, the problems of the
triple popes, Czech heresy and revolt, church corruption,
and popular concern had become so pressing that the
Holy Roman Emperor threw his support behind the
conciliarists and arranged for a new council to meet at
the city of Constance.
http://www.theorb.net/textbooks/nelson/great_schism.html
Ommitted from “Notable People” and no explanation as
to what church?
One of Wycliffe’s followers, John Hus, actively
promoted Wycliffe’s ideas: that people should be
permitted to read the Bible in their own language, and
they should oppose the tyranny of the Roman church that
threatened anyone possessing a non-Latin Bible with
execution. Hus was burned at the stake in 1415, with
Wycliffe’s manuscript Bibles used as kindling for the
fire. The last words of John Hus were that, “in 100 years,
God will raise up a man whose calls for reform cannot
be suppressed.” Almost exactly 100 years later, in 1517,
Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 Theses of Contention
(a list of 95 issues of heretical theology and crimes of the
Roman Catholic Church) into the church door at
Wittenberg. The prophecy of Hus had come true!
http://www.greatsite.com/timeline-english-biblehistory/john-hus.html
The brutal destruction of 90 percent of the Indian
population did not happen between 1492 and 1502 and
was not the direct result of Christopher Columbus
discovering America.
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1500
Jamaica. He sights the coast of northern South
America. This "Encounter" between the Old
World and the New World initiates vast cultural
and ecological exchanges. It also brings
European diseases and empires to the New
World, leading to the brutal destruction of 90
percent of the Indian population of the Americas.
1500
About this time the Commercial Revolution
begins.
Renaissance spreads to northern Europe about
this time. Christian humanism develops with the
writings of Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas More,
and Johann Reuchlin.
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86.
87.
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Chapter 1
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1522-1530 A.D.
1509
Publication of “In Praise of Folly”. This book
attacks the social and religious evils of the day.
OF
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1522-1530
Most of the rulers in northern Germany and
many cities in western Germany adopt
Lutheranism.
OF
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Christian humanism is the belief that human freedom,
individual conscience, and unencumbered rational
inquiry are compatible with the practice of Christianity or
even intrinsic in its doctrine. It represents a philosophical
union of Christian faith and classical humanist principles
Humanism: a system of values and beliefs that is based
on the idea that people are basically good and that
problems can be solved without anything supernatural.
2014 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
A doctrine, attitude, or way of life centered on human
interests or values; especially a philosophy that usually
rejects supernaturalism and stress an individual’s dignity
and worth and capacity for self -realization through
reason.
i.word.com
Christianity, on the other hand, stresses that man is
basically sinful and needs a savior.
The “religious evils” were not listed or explained.
No definition of Lutheranism in the Glossary.
What Luther discovered is the freedom of Christians
trusting God’s mercy in Christ. As he later wrote, “Faith
is God’s work in us. It changes us and makes us to be
born anew of God. This faith is a living, busy, active,
mighty thing. It is impossible for it not to be doing good
works incessantly. Faith is a living, daring confidence in
God’s grace, so sure and certain that believers would
stake their lives on it a thousand times.”
http://www.elca.org/Faith/ELCA-Teaching/Lutherand-Lutheranism
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88.
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89.
Chapter 5
Chronology
1541 A.D.
90.
Chapter 5
Chronology
1542 A.D.
91.
Chapter 5
Chronology
1546-1555 A.D.
92.
Chapter 5
Chronology
1546-1555 A.D.
1525
Mogul Dynasty established in India Babur invaded from Central Asia to establish the
Muslim Mogul Dynasty. Northern India had been
ruled by a number of feuding Muslim princely
states following the decline of the Delhi
Sultanate. Akbar expanded the empire to all but
the southern tip of the subcontinent and
consolidated control through administrative
reforms.
1541
John Calvin establishes a theocracy in Geneva,
Switzerland. He comes to Switzerland after
escaping from the persecution of Protestants in
France.
OF/B
1542
Pope Paul III proclaims the Inquisition in Rome.
Japan's first contact with Europeans. Merchants
from Portugal first reach Japan.
Father Bartolome de Las Casas's "History of the
Indies" persuades the Spanish monarchy to enact
laws designed to protect the Native American
Indians in the colonies. For example Native
Americans had the right to own livestock and to
farm. They were not supposed to be made slaves.
1546-1555
Catholic Holy Roman emperor (Charles V)
attacks the Protestant states of Germany (1546).
The states ally themselves with France and stop
Charles. The Peace of Augsburg ends the
religious war. German rulers can choose between
Lutheranism or Catholicism, and their subjects
must accept that choice or emigrate.
FE
1546-1555
Catholic Holy Roman emperor (Charles V)
attacks the Protestant states of Germany (1546).
B
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FE
FE
Expanded does not represent facts
The Muslim religion is known for its conquering of
countries.
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No definition of Protestants in Glossary
By 1536 Calvin had disengaged himself from the Roman
Catholic Church and made plans to permanently leave
France and go to Strasbourg. However, war had broken
out between Francis I and Charles V, so Calvin decided
to make a one-night detour to Geneva
 http://www.ccel.org/ccel/calvin
 Father Bartolome protected the Indians in India
 This text gives the reader the impression Father
Bartolome was protecting native Indians in America.
 In 1515 Las Casas re nounced his encomienda and sailed
for Spain to speak out against the brutal treatment of the
Indians in the Indies. It was a cause to which he
dedicated the rest of his life, becoming a Dominican
priest in 1524 and returning to Mexico.
 https://www2.stetson.edu/secure/history/hy10430/lascasa
shistory.html
 “attacks” does not represent facts
 Charles was able to win over some of the German princes
to the Catholic cause. After outlawing the Protestant
Schmalkaldic League, war ensued. The result was further
division. The Protestants received help from Henry II of
France and rebelled against Charles, who had to flee to
the Netherlands.
http://www.ucg.org/news-and-prophecy/europe-and-churchpart-9-charles-vs-empire-upon-which-sun-never-set/
 Unable to find proof of this statement
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1546-1555 A.D.
94.
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1546-1555 A.D.
95.
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1620 A.D.
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The states ally themselves with France and stop
Charles. The Peace of Augsburg ends the
religious war. German rulers can choose between
Lutheranism or Catholicism, and their subjects
must accept that choice or emigrate.
1547-1553
Reign of Edward VI of England The Church of England becomes more
Protestant.
1572
Massacre of St. Bartholomew (ordered by
Catherine de Medici) results in the death of
thousands of Huguenots.
1620
This was a major step toward democratic selfgovernment in America.
OF
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No definition of Protestant in Glosssary
OF
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An estimated 3,000 were killed in Paris, 70,000 in all of
France. News of the massacres was welcomed by the
Pope and the King of Spain. Protestants, however, were
horrified, and the killings rekindled the hatred between
Protestants and Catholics and resulted in the resumption
of civil war
FE
Read more: Saint Bartholomew's Day, massacre of |
Infoplease.com
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/saintbartholomew-day-massacre-of.html#ixzz38uitGeL3
 America formed a “Constitutional Republic” not a
democracy.
 America has never had democratic self-government.
 United States Constitution
Publisher’s response: We will add "constitutional
republic" to glossary: constitutional republic: see
republic The entry in the glossary for "republic" will be
revised as follows: republic: a republic is a system of
government in which the supreme power rests in a body
of citizens entitled to vote, and is exercised by elected
officials who are responsible to the voters and who must
govern according to the rule of law. The term "classical
republic" refers to the ancient Roman ideal of
government, as demonstrated by the republic of ancient
Rome. The term "federal republic" refers to a system of
government where both the central government and the
state and local governments derive their authority from
the people. The term "constitutional republic" refers to a
republic governed by a written constitution that limits the
use of authority. The quotation is taken out of context and
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1630 A.D.
97.
Chapter 5
Chronology
1638 A.D.
1630
Another group of Puritans under John Winthrop
established Massachusetts Bay Colony, separate
from Plymouth Colony. People in England who
wanted to reform (or "purify") the Anglican
Church (Church of England) were called
Puritans. Unlike the Pilgrims of Plymouth
Colony (who wanted to separate from the
Anglican Church), the Puritans of Massachusetts
Bay Colony did not wish to separate from the
Anglican Church, but hoped to reform it by
setting a new example. The new colony was
chartered through the Massachusetts Bay
Company. Winthrop served as the colony's first
governor. Religious tolerance was not practiced
in the colony. Anyone who insisted on deviating
from the colony's established religious doctrines
was forced to leave. People who left
Massachusetts Bay Colony due to religious
differences founded the colonies of Rhode Island
and Connecticut. Boston became the colony's
most important city. Difficulties arose between
the colony and the English government,
however, and the colony's charter was revoked in
1684. In 1691, it was combined with Plymouth
Colony and Maine under a royal charter as the
colony of Massachusetts.
1638
Large-scale persecution of Christians resulted in
the massacre of 30,000 Christians at Shemabara,
Japan. Portuguese expelled from Japan by
Tokugawa Shogunate. Christian missionaries
were expelled.
FE
HT
speaks nothing about America's founding; "this" refers
to the Mayflower Compact. The complete quotation is as
follows: "While on the "Mayflower" the men signed the
Mayflower Compact. This was a document in which they
agreed to make, and obey, their own laws. This was a
major step toward democratic self-government in
America."
 The author leads the student to believe that when in
America religious tolerance was not practiced.
 It was the beginning of what became known as the Great
Migration (1630–1642), during which thousands of
English families immigrated to Massachusetts.
 "Model of Christian Charity" speech, but the intended
audience was clearly his fellow emigrants. "It is by
mutual consent [that we] seek out a place of cohabitation
and censorship under a due form of government both
civil and ecclesiastical. In such cases as this, the care of
the public must oversway all private respects. . . . " he
told them. We go "to improve our lives, to do more
service to the Lord. . . . We have entered a covenant with
[God] for this work." He continued: "For we must
consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of
all people are upon us."
 http://www.massmoments.org/moment.cfm?mid=106
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No explanation as to why?
Tokugawa Ieyasu, the successor of Hideyoshi, was
initially friendly toward the Christians.
In 1614, however, he banned Christianity, as he too was
afraid his authority could be challenged by the growing
influence of the missionaries. One of the most infamous
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98.
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1640 A.D.
99.
Chapter 5
Chronology
1655 A.D.
c. 1640
Slavery became firmly established as some
colonial legislatures proclaimed that black
indentured servants were slaves.
1655
After an unsuccessful attempt to invade
Hispaniola, English colonizers capture Jamaica
from the small group of Spanish settlers who
inhabit the island. Sugar cultivation is soon
introduced on Jamaica, and it quickly becomes
one of England's most valuable colonies.
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massacres took place in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture,
in 1638; 30,000 Japanese Christians were massacred.
http://epicworldhistory.blogspot.com/2012/05/nagasaki.h
tml
“some” does not represent facts.
Where?
The English attack on the Spanish West Indies was
intended to secure a base of operations in the Caribbean
from which to threaten trade and treasure routes in the
Spanish Main, thus weakening Catholic influence in the
New World.
Port Royal grew faster than any other town founded by
the English in the New World. It became a notorious
centre for buccaneering and piracy against the Spanish,
even after Spain formally ceded Jamaica to England
under the terms of the Treaty of Madrid in 1670.
http://bcw-project.org/military/anglo-spanishwar/western-design
“Drove out” represents a half truth.
General Chen “conquered” Taiwan.
100. Chapter 5
Chronology
1662 A.D.
1662
Chinese General Chen Kung drove the Dutch out
of Taiwan, making it a Chinese territory.
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101. Chapter 17
Chronology
1742 A.D.
1742
Benjamin Franklin (American) invents the iron
stove.
HT
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Benjamin Franklin was remembered for more than
inventing the iron stove.
102. Chapter 17
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1773
1773
Boston Tea Party occurs after the Tea Act is
passed by British Parliament giving East India
Company a monopoly of the American colonial
tea trade.
1776-1832
In his writings, Jeremy Bentham (English) argues
that the government should intervene to improve
working and living conditions.
HT
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The Tea Party was not just about a monopoly for the East
India Company.
B
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What is the importance of this entry?
Socialism insists that the government should be in
control of the money. Not the individual in control of
their own money.
103. Chapter 5
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104. Chapter 5
Chronology
1793 A.D.
105. Chapter 5
Chronology
1824-1833 A.D.
106. Chapter 5
Chronology
1845
107. Chapter 5
Chronology
1846-1848 A.D.
108. Chapter 5
Chronology
1866 A.D.
1793
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin Eli Whitney (American) invents the cotton gin
which separates seeds from the cotton fiber much
more quickly. This invention made cotton
growing more profitable and led to an increased
demand for slaves.
1824-1833
Reign of Ferdinand VII in Spain This period is marked by absolutism and the
cruel suppression of liberalism.
1845
The U.S annexes Mexico's Texas.
B
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Author implies that Eli Whitney was to blame for the
increase of slaves.
B
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Biased opinion of author
FE
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There is NO history that makes the claim “Mexico’s
Texas”
Complete bias of the author against Texas forming its
own independent republic from Mexico
The United States wins the war and CLAIMS ALL of
Mexico. Then the U.S. gives back to Mexico the land
that is Mexico today in the Treaty of Guadeloupe
Hidalgo. Plus the U.S. was willing to pay for damages.
Its provisions called for Mexico to cede 55% of its
territory (present-day Arizona, California, New Mexico,
and parts of Colorado, Nevada and Utah) in exchange for
fifteen million dollars in compensation for war-related
damage to Mexican property.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/ghtreaty/
The Federal Government was NOT given power to
protect the rights of all citizens. The Federal Government
is “Of the people, For the people and By the People”
Each citizen is protected by “due process of law” and
“equal protection of the laws.” Of the State wherein they
reside!
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United
States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens
of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall
abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the
United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor
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1846-1848
Mexican-American War Mexico loses the war and cedes almost half its
land to the U.S. in the Treaty of Guadeloupe
Hidalgo. This land is referred to as the "Mexican
Cession," and includes California, Utah, Nevada,
and parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming,
and Colorado.
1866
14th Amendment to U.S. Constitution proposed This amendment defined citizenship and for the
first time acknowledged African-American
citizenship. The Federal government was given
power to protect the rights of all citizens from
arbitrary actions of the states. Ratification was
announced on July 28, 1868.
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109. Chapter 5
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1866 A.D.
1866
14th Amendment to U.S. Constitution proposed This amendment defined citizenship and for the
first time acknowledged African-American
citizenship. The Federal government was given
power to protect the rights of all citizens from
arbitrary actions of the states. Ratification was
announced on July 28, 1868.
1869
U.S. Congress proposed the 15th Amendment The 15th Amendment would forbid states from
depriving citizens of the right to vote because of
race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Ratification was announced on March 30, 1870.
1914
Henry Ford (American) introduces the assembly
line for mass production of the Model T car.
110. Chapter 5
Chronology
1869 A.D.
111. Chapter 5
Chronology
1914 A.D.
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deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws.
Constitution
FE
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The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified July 9, 1868.
Constitution
FE
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The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified February 3, 1870.
Constitution
FE
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On December 1, in 1913, Henry Ford installs the first
moving assembly line for the mass production of an
entire automobile. His innovation reduced the time it
took to build a car from more than 12 hours to two hours
and 30 minutes.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fordsassembly-line-starts-rolling
Evaluation of Social Studies Skills and other important issues
Number
1.
Questions
Is the appropriate vocabulary relevant to the subject matter presented to
students?
For example, on comparative government are terms such as monarchy, oligarchy,
democracy, socialism, fascism, and communism presented?
Yes
No
Words introduced in the overview
are not found in the Glossary
This is a book for US Students and
the Constitution of the US is not
included. America is a Constitutional
Republic not a democracy.
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2.
Are the captions under pictures factual?
How does one prove the picture of
an arrowhead is from the Neolithic
period?
3.
Are the charts and graphs relevant to the topic being presented?
In a biased sort of way
4.
Are the maps accurate and relevant to the topic?
5.
Are questions thought provoking? Is adequate and accurate material provided so
that the students can formulate appropriate answers?
Adequate and accurate material is
not provided.
6.
Are primary and secondary sources presented for students to examine (for bias,
propaganda, point of view, and frame of reference)?*
Very one-sided presentation of
Evolution and Christianity.
7.
Does the text present a lesson on how to evaluate the validity of a source based on
language, corroboration with other sources, and information about the author? *
Students are led in one direction.
That of the author.
8.
Does the textbook have a Glossary? Are key terms included and defined?
Many missing definitions
9.
Does the textbook have accurate timelines to help the student understand
chronological historical developments?
Timelines are inaccurate and
biased
yes
Commendations:
Concerns: I read through the notable people keeping a tally of countries represented
America 17
Cuba 8
Africa 56
China 31
Great Britain 9
Japan 25
Russia 13
Mexico 17
Canada 0
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No mention of Ronald Reagan but praised the presidents on the left. Full page for FDR...one negative sentence for JFK
Negative report on the Bushes
And the leader of Japan at the time was praised for his "successful attack on Pearl Harbor"
Evaluations based on template
Choices
Explanations
1.
This text has minor changes that need to be made
2.
This text has a moderate number of changes
3.
This text has substantial changes that need to be made
4.
This book is so flawed that it is not recommended for adoption.
This textbook is very one-sided in its presentation of the theory of evolution.
From Stephen C. Meyer, author of “Darwin’s Doubt” -----“The extent of the
disparity between popular representations of the status of the theory and its
actual status, as indicated in the peer-reviewed technical journals, came home
to me with particular poignancy as I was preparing to testify before the Texas
State Board of Education in 2009. At the time the board was considering the
adoption of a provision in its science education standards that would encourage
teachers to inform students of both the strengths and weaknesses of scientific
theories. This provision had become a political hot potato after several groups
asserted that “teaching strengths and weaknesses" were code words for biblical
creationism or for removing the teaching of the theory of evolution from the
curriculum. Nevertheless, after defenders of the provision insisted that it
neither sanctioned teaching creationism nor censored evolutionary theory;
opponents of the provision shifted their ground. They attacked the provision
Yes
No
Very biased and leading
textbook. This is America not
Arabia
by insisting that there was no need to consider weaknesses in modern
evolutionary theory because, as Eugenie Scott, spokeswoman for the National
Center for Science Education, insisted in The Dallas Morning News, “There
are no weaknesses in the theory of evolution.” At the same time, I (Mr. Meyer)
was preparing a binder of one hundred peer-reviewed scientific articles in
which biologists described significant problems with the theory – a binder later
presented to the board during my testimony. So I knew – unequivocally – that
Dr. Scott was misrepresenting the status of scientific opinion about the theory
in the relevant scientific literature. I also knew that her attempts to prevent
students from hearing about significant problems with evolutionary theory
would have likely made Charles Darwin himself uncomfortable. In On the
Origin of species, Darwin openly acknowledged important weaknesses in his
theory and professed his own doubts about key aspects of it. Yet today’s public
defenders of a Darwin-only science curriculum apparently do not want these,
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or any other scientific doubts about contemporary Darwinian theory, reported
to students.”
Textbook also has extensive use of the word “Palestine”. There is no country
of Palestine and the country of Israel did not exist until 1948. The Romans
referred to that part of the world as the land of the Philistines. The correct terms
are Samaria and Judea to describe what is now Israel and the West Bank.
through our Constitution. Because of our Constitution and because we are a
Republic, these laws cannot be changed without the consent of the ENTIRE
NATION. My children will be taught the same respect. I would not
recommend this textbook to the American Classroom.
Karin Gililland, TTT Volunteer Reviewer & Texas Citizen
The word “capitalist” and/or “capitalism” are used through-out the text book.
There is no definition in the glossary of the text book. Capitalism was defined
in 1948 yet the text book refers to people as capitalists throughout history. It
appears to be used as a demeaning form of economy and is misleading to the
student without a good definition of it.
Instead of presenting stories of World History in the “Overview”, the stories
are presented in the “Chronology”, “Glossary” and “Notable People” sections,
where not much in-depth information can be placed. As a student I am led to
believe a very one-sided description of world history. The fact that this
textbook is not an actual book also complicates getting to certain references.
The way words are referenced, the student is sent to other sites who maintain
the same bias as the textbook.
For a textbook to challenge beliefs instead of presenting facts is a misstep in
the teaching of our children. This is a World History book which should take
every opportunity to find the most up-to-date facts possible so our children in
this wonderful country we call America, have the chance to learn from
mistakes made in the past. There is no excuse for Ego’s to get involved with
History. How many times can a person be lied to before they no longer trust
the person speaking? This book is propaganda to the young minds in America.
America is the Greatest Country that ever existed. An American textbook
needs to put pride in our children as is their right. History should and must
reflect the positive as well as the negative and allow our children to dream and
open their minds to wonderful and new opportunities. Our forefathers were
great thinkers who through their faith established a foundation for the
American “Way” of life. I don’t see people flocking to Russia, or Arabia, or
Africa. I see people flocking to America! Our values are what make us great.
And the author of this textbook leads the reader to de-value the Good in
America. This country is about “We the People" so we can become BETTER!
I am a Proud American and I respect the laws of this country given to us
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