Discuss the accuracy of the following statements, mentioning the facts upon which you base your conclusion:
a. The fall of Constantinople did not cause the Renaissance, but it did give a great impetus to it.
b. Without the Renaissance the Reformation would not have occurred.
Ancient History in the Secondary School
WILLIAM FAIRLEY, Ph.D., Editor.
THE GLORY AND THE RUIN OF GREECE.
With the work of the present month we come to a period of Greek history marked by the extreme of contrast. We are to study the crowning glories of Greece in the realm of mind, and her downfall on the side of political strength and success. Both facts should be emphasized. This section is specially well fitted for topical study. A series of such topics may well be as follows:
1. Map of Attica and the Athenian Empire at its widest. Plan of Athens. Pictures of Athens. Side topic: the sources of the wealth of Athens. (Mines, taxes, tribute).