The Birth of Islam

 

Priya Singapogu

Lesson 7

23 September 2022

The Birth of Islam

In the 600’s Mohamed who lived in Mecca was disturbed by many things. First, the city was filled with idols and temples. Also, it had crowded streets. Because of his frustrations, Mohamed capably and purposefully trekked into a cave to be alone.

            In the cave he claimed to see an angle and that the angle which told him that he was the, “Messenger of Allah.”  Mohamed preached to the people. Some believed and others did NOT! Because they disagreed with the message.  The merchants who did not want to lose business, they decided to kill him! Mohamed anxiously ran to the Rocky Mountains and there he found a cave in which to hide.

Mohamed, who was accompanied by a friend, could hear an angry mob searching for them! He was afraid. The mob looked at the cave and one man remarked, “They can’t be in there because there is a spider’s web across the opening.” The spider’s web, which gave the cave the appearance of emptiness, saved Mohamed’s life. Mohamed trekked to Medina. The people in Medina believed and that was the start of Islam

The Apostle of England

 

Priya Singapogu

Lesson 6

19 September 2022

The Apostle of England

Long ago Pope Gregory dwelt contently in Rome. There he had a good friend named Augustine. One cool and misty morning he walked in the crowded streets. He was surprised to see boys, who looked like angles ,being watched over by filthy, fetid, ferocious slave traders.     

Pope Gregory purchased the unusual looking boys. Pope Gregory talked to the boys and was surprised to hear that they knew nothing about the bible. Pope Gregory somberly exclaimed to Augustine “the people in Britain know nothing of God’s Word.” Augustine ,who was pursued by the pope, decided to travel to Britain, which was an exceedingly long and difficult journey.  

            Augustine explained fervently to the people. And they listened and asked him to stay. So, Augustine taught them, and they believed. On Christmas day LOTS of people were baptized, which was an action for celebration. So, he extoled him and Pope Gregory made him Archbishop of Canterbury and he was called the Apostle to England.

The Heroes Remembered to This Day

 

Priya Singapogu

Lesson 5

8 September 2022

The Heroes Remembered to This Day

Once upon a time in the ancient days of King Beowulf, who ruled wisely, benevolently, astutely and discerningly over the Kingdom of Gobb, his people loved him. But a massive dragon named Billy lived in a lair near the Sea of Watermelon and the Mountain of Berries. A young lad named Jimmy lived in Beowulf’s kingdom. He was very brave. The kingdom was beautiful and peaceful.

            While the dragon was out of his lair, one of Beowulf’s servants took a goblet and slyly and stealthily slipped away. When he discovered his treasure was missing, the dragon hastily left the lair and roamed the kingdom spiting fire. Beowulf, who was concerned for his people, wanted to protect them. So, he went to the lair with his strongest men. While Beowulf fought the dragon all his men ran away except for they loyal young lad, Jimmy.

            Beowulf brandished his sword but unfortunately his sword broke. The dragon, who continued to fiercely and ferociously fight, bit Beowulf’s neck. Jimmy stabbed the dragon’s neck. Finally, the dragon let Beowulf go. The lad and Beowulf resolutely fought the dragon although Beowulf was fatally wounded. Eventually the dragon died, and Beowulf and the Jimmy went back to their kingdom. Beowulf died as a result of his wound, but he is remembered as a hero to this day. 

The Radiant Byzantine Empire

 

Priya Singapogu

 

8/25/2022

 

Essentials

 

IEW Unit 2, Lesson4

 

 

The Radiant Byzantine Empire

 

 

 

While the dilapidated Western Roman Empire fell to Barbarians, the Eastern Roman Empire brazenly withstood attacks. One of its most powerful emperors was Justinian the Great, who ruled capably and fairly. When he came to power, each part of the empire had their own laws. Justinian made his own laws that were universally followed. They called these laws Justinian’s Code. It is easy to remember that Justinian was just because his name includes the word just.

Justinian the Great is also remembered for other things. He built the city of Constantinople and a church called the Hagia Sophia. It is a massive dome with many smaller domes underneath. Inside there are stunning mosaics and pure gold, which magnificently adorn the walls and ceilings. Today the Hagia Sophia is a museum that astonishes and amazes all of its visitors. Justinian also nobly recaptured land from the barbarians. Under Justinian the Great the Byzantine Empire was strong, large, and radiant.

Anglo-Saxon's

 

Priya Singapogu

Lesson 2

22 August 2022

After the Roman Empire fell the Anglo-Saxons savagely invaded Britain. They came to Europe across the North Sea. The Anglo-Saxons Divided Britain into seven parts each with their own king. The south was called angle-land which soon became England. The Anglo-Saxons were pagans who worshipped many gods. Four days of the week are named after some of their gods. In 598 A. D. Augustine traveled to Britain and devotedly told people about Christ and many became Christians. The Anglo-Saxons ferociously ruled Britain until 1066 A. D.