Great Schism 1054 AD

Today i am interviewing a Woman that lived during the great Schism.

Q:  Hi there, I was wondering if you could give me some info about how the church was before they split.

A: Yea I can.  Well Basically, they were just one religion, no problems at all.  But after a while thier relations were not the best anymore.

Q:  Why? What Happened?

A: They started to have different ideas and opinions on things. 

Q: Well what happened after the split?  Can you tell me about it?

A: Of course.  It was a split between the eastern and western Christian Churches.  This created eastern and western christianity.  Better known as Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. 

Q: Well that's good to know. Thank you so much for telling me about the big split.

A: You're Welcome!

Columbus leaves Spain 1451-1506

I am so honored to interview Christopher Columbus.

Q: Hi Christopher.  I've heard so much about you!  Tell me about yourself!

A: Well, i was born in Genoa, Italy.  And ive basically travelled around the world.

Q: Well that sounds like fun.  Where are some places you went?

A: Oh so many.  I Will just list a few.  Spain, Cuba, Portugal, America, Cape Verde Islands, Jamacia, and South America.

Q: Wow.  Do you mind giving me some detail?

A: Not at all.  I would love to.  I have discovered so many new lands and so many different people!  It was amazing.  I had 3 different ships that took me everywhere.  I depended on them.  My most amazing discovery was  when i started my first voyage in 1492 and that's when i discovered America.  Oh it was amazing.

Q:  Wow! well thanks so much for letting me know about your travels.

A: You're Welcome.

Charlemagne 800 AD

I am interviewing one of Charlemagne's old friends.

Q: Hello there.  Could you give me some background information on Charlemagne?

A: Yes, Charlemagne was the King of the Franks and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empires.

Q: When did he become King of the Franks?

A: At age 26, inherited the kingdom of the Franks.

Q: What about the Holy Roman Empire?

A: by 800 AD, He was the ruler of Western Europe.

Q: Do you know anything else about Charlemagne?

A: Of course i do!  In the year 800 on christmas day, he was in Rome and he went to the church to pray.  He said that the Coronation approached him.  So that's special, even though the Pope disagreed. 

Q: What else?

A: Umm, he was able to learn how to read in Greek and Latin.  But my goodness he couldn't read for his life.

Q: Is there anything that Charlemagne did wrong?

A: He was responsible for so many deaths/

Q: He killed alot of people?

A: Oh yes!  He would kill anyone who would not accept Christianity

Q: Oh that's so sad.  Overall im sure he was a great ruler.

A: Yes, and he obviously wanted  to harness christianity.

Q: Yes well i have learned so much. I appreciate you coming all the way here.

A: Anything for you.

Crusades 1095 AD

Today i am interviewing my friend that was part of the crusades.

Q: How many crusades were there, why were they started, and who was part of it?

A: The crusades was a series of eight wars.  It was between the european christians and muslims because they both wanted holy land.

Q: Were there any other problems between them?

A: yes, the Christians also didn't want islamic expansion.

Q: Can you give me a brief explanation about what went on in the crusades?

A: Well, during the crusades, Jerusalem was recaptured and there were four lating states established.  The Muslims also reconquered Edessa.  Later, the Muslims tried to drive the crusaders out.  In 1191, Richard Lionheart took acre, there was the foundation of Teutonic order, and the Battle of Arsurf.  After that, Francis of Assisi established Franciscan order.  Towards the end of all this, Jerusalem fell to the Muslims.

Q: That was a fantastic explanation.  Thanks for being here.

A: I'm always here for you.

Magna Carta

King John of England

I am interviewing King John of England

Q: Hello King.  Do you think you could tell me a little backround info about the Magna Carta?

A: I was forced to sign it.

Q: Okay...anything else?

A:  Well, they made me sign it because it would reduce my power as King.

Q: When and Where did you sign this?

A:  On June 15, 1215 I signed the Magna Carta in South England

Q: And what is in the Magna Carta? What is it?

A: Again, it was to reduce my power.  It had 37 english laws.  Some of the laws were just made and some were just old.  It was considered the beginning of constitutional government in England. 

Q: Who were the important people involved with this?

A:  I was an important person along with the archbishop and the Barons.

Q: Well that great.  What happened after you signed the Magna Carta?

A: In 1216, Prince Louis invaded england and was accepted as King of England.  I died that October and my son later bacame King Henry III of England

Q: Well Thank you for letting me learn about the Magna Carta and how it effected you.

A: You are so welcome.  Anytime.

Battle of Tours 732 AD

Battle of Tours

Today I am interviewing Charles Martel.

Q: Hello Charles.  I was wondering if you could tell me about the Battle of Tours.

A:  Yes I can.  It began on October 10, 732.

Q:  okay, and how did it begin?

A: Well, a Muslim army was in search for new land.  They began to invade Western Europe under the leadership of Abd-er Rahman, governor of Spain.  

Q:  Do you know how many soldiers they had?

A: Oh yes.  They had about 400,000 soldiers and they have had many victories so they were ready to defeat us.  

Q: And what happened after that?

A:  Umm, I guess after that we didnt want muslim invasion of western europe.  They came to the outside of the city where they ran into me.  I was also with my army.  I gathered my forces on the muslim army.  

Q: How did the battle go?

A: There were so many weapons involved but my army had great attack.

Q: Can you tell me how this battle concluded?

A: Fortunately, the muslim army withdrew and we had a victory!

William the Conqueror (1066 A.D.)

I am interviewing a woman that grew up with William the Conqueror

Q: Hello, Can you tell me a little bit about his childhood?

A: yea, He was born in 1027.  He was his father’s only living son.  Unfortunately, his father died in 1035 and William became the Duke of Normandy.  

Q: How was that going for him?

A: not so good.  In 1040, many people didn’t accept him.  They attempted to kill him.  Fortunately, he survived.  He began to govern Normandy in 1045

Q: Did he get married?

A: Yes, He was married to Matilda of Flanders in 1053.  They had nine children.  

Q: what are some other things that William the Conqueror did?

A: Well, in 1053, he held back two French invasions.  Also, in 1085, he made a survey known as the Domesday Book.  I’m sure you have heard of it.  It is an extraordinary document.  

Q: Can you tell me a little bit about his last year living and how he died?

A: Well, his last year was tough.  He was fighting in Normandy for the battle of Vexin.  On September 9^th, 1087, he was thrown off of his horse.  He was 59 years old and extremely injured.  He died that day, having ruled England for 21 years.  

Q: Well thank you for telling me about William

A: Yeah, no problem.

Rome Sacked/falls to barbarians (410 A.D.)



Alaric



      

Today, I am interviewing the one and only, Alaric, King of the Goths. 

Q: Why did you ruin Rome?

A:  I felt like I needed to and I wanted food and money.  I was a barbarian.  I tried to negotiate at first but they just had different ideas.  They would not stop disagreeing with me. I was actually part of the Roman Empire, but kings of the Goths. 

Q: And what did you want to do?

A:  I wanted to conquer the city on August 24, 410 AD. 

Q: And what did you do when you got to Rome?

A: Totally destroyed it.  Oh! We also took prisoners. 

Q: And what happened to Rome?

A:  Well, as I already said many times, it was destroyed.  It was the declare of the death of Rome.  There was no security, no infrastructure, and a rise of Christianity.

Q: Oh, thats too bad.  What happened when you died?

A: Well after destroying the city, we moved on.  I died at Cosentia.  My brother-in-law, Athaulf was elected.

Q: Well Alaric, thank you so much for coming here today

A: Yeah. It was good. Bye

Constantine The Great (324-337 A.D.)

I have interviewed a man that lived in the time of the great Constantine.

Q: hi, I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about Constantine’s plan for a new empire.

A: Oh, of course.  Constantine was a very smart man.  His plan was to reunite the empire.  It would be “New Rome”, the capital or Constantinople.  The city was origionaly Byzantium.  He basically just traced the outline of the city and seized control of the entire Roman Empire. 

Q: What are some accomplishments that he did?

A: Well, in 312 AD, he invaded Italy.  Oh, he also marched into Rome.  I believe he had a victory there in a battle against Maxentius. 

Q:  I heard he did many things in 324.  Could you tell me about that?

A: Oh yes!  Well, Licinius declared war in the spring of 324.  His first attack was in July.  Later on September 18, he brought his army across the water and forced battle against Licinius.  Also, later that year, he was able to enforce his religious policies. 

Q:  That sounds great.  Do you know what was his goal was as soon as he established his Roman Empire?

A: Of course I do!  Well, the city was founded as a Christian empire and he wanted to harness Christianity.  He was extremely dominant there and he is known as the first Christian Emperor.

Q: Sounds amazing, and how did he die?

A: Unfortunately, in 337 there was no drinking water and he passed away.  He probably got sick.

Q: Well thanks!  I learned a lot about Constantine and I enjoyed it.

A:  No problem, that’s great!

Caesar/fall of Roman Empire (100-44 B.C.)

Today I am interviewing my old friend that lived in Caesar’s time. 

Q: Can you tell me when Caesar was born and a little about his childhood?

A: Of course I can.  Caesar was born in Rome and he was a tall and healthy boy.  Unfortunately, he grew up in a rough time and many people were unemployed. When he was 15, his father died.

Q:  What are some accomplishments he has done?

A: He crossed the Rubicon with his entire army.  He had to make a huge bridge that could hold all of them and he did in a little over a week.  Julius also marched to Italy for a battle against Pompey.  He was the new ruler of Rome.  He later left Rome to join the Army. 

Q: Did Caesar make any mistakes?

A: Oh yes.  He made a huge one that led to his death. 

Q: And what would that be?

A: He forced senate to make him dictator for life.  His people were so upset with his decision to do this.  They assassinated him on March 14, 44BC.

Q: What happened after his assassination?

A: Octavian, the nephew of Caesar took over and defeated the assassins.

Q:  Well I appreciate you coming today.  Thank you.

A: You're Welcome.  Anytime. 

Alexander the Great 338 BC

 
I have interviewed one of Alexander’s friends.  She can tell me about her best friend, Alexander the Great.

Q: Where did Alex grow up and who was his father?

A: Alexander was a Macedonian and the son of Phillip the 2^nd, King of Macedonia. 

Q: How did the great Alexander become so powerful?

A: Well, his father left him at age 16 to rule.  He saw that his son had the best education.  Aristotle taught him and Phillip also taught him many things about politics.  Alexander was handsome and intelligent. 

Q: What are some things that Alexander did?

A: He had many conquests in Asia and he defeated Persia at Arbela in 331 BC.  He was also able to assemble an army and led it against the rebels.

Q: What happened to his family and what was the effect of that?

A: After the defeat of the Greeks, his family split up.  Phillip married someone else and later a young Macedonian assassinated him.  Conquering the Persian Empire was now in the hands of king Alexander III.  He ordered execution of all his enemies. 

Q: Well thank you for letting me interview you.  I have learned so much about the great Alexander.

Axis age/ Golden Age in Greece 460-429 BC

 

I have interviewed a good friend of mine that lived during part of the Golden Age.

Q: How did the Golden Age Begin?

A: If I am correct, it began with the Persian Wars.  Persia lost to the Greeks in 479 BCE. The Athens sent a runner to deliver the news to everybody.

Q: Were there any other changes during the golden age?

A: Yes, people gained much humanism.

Q: Can you tell me anything else that happened during the Golden Age?

A: Well there was the Peloponnesian War.  The Athens against Sparta.

Q:  Who won?

A: The Spartans had an amazing victory

Q: Can you tell me a little about the Spartans and the Athens?

A: Yes, of course.  I believe the Spartans were extremely strict.  All they cared about power.  They had a military state and they used to start training children as early as age 7. 

The Athens were not as strict.  They trade and make money, outlaws debt slavery, office is open to citizens, and assembly has more say. 

Q: Well thank you very much for telling me about the Golden Age in Greece

A: You’re Welcome.  Thank you for having me here.