Friday, January 17, 2014

1-17-14 (Study Guide: Part II of II) Refer to Part I below for strategies and rules.

2013-14 Semester I Final Exam: Part II of II Terms: Migration, Immigration, Genocide, Trade, Absolute Location, Relative Location, Equator, Latitude, Longitude, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Confucianism, The Colombian Exchange, Puritans, Huguenots, Louis XIV, Palace of Versailles, Monarchy, Limited Monarchy. Absolutism, Absolute Monarch, Peter The Great What geographic area does evidence suggest original man came from? What are the four cardinal directions? Early man was believed to have reached North America by what means? Ancient Africa did not have significant kingdoms? Is this True or False? What was The Bantu Migration? How did ancient Africa pass on their traditions? Written Language or Stories and Oral Traditions? What is the chronological order of the following empires: Roman, Byzantine, Viking, and Greek. What was the primary purpose of an Aqueduct? Were the ancient Greeks monotheistic (belief in one) or polytheistic (belief in many)? What is meant by the term: Pax Romana? What was the purpose of The Silk Road and what areas did it connect? How did the Silk Road change civilization? Did the Roman empire stretch all the way from Central Europe to Eastern Asia ? Which empire referenced their leader as a “CAESAR”? Where were the invaders who took over Rome from? What did they do to the city when they conquered it? What type of goods and non goods followed The Silk Road? Where does the religion of Islam have its geographic origins? Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are Monotheistic, Polytheistic, or Both? The Mongols were from what geographic part of Eurasia? What was there main mode of transportation? What were the Mongols, especially at the beginning of their conquest famous for doing to people and villages they came across? What human transportation method spread the plauge? What animals did the Plague involve? True or False: Tens of millions of Europeans are believed to have been killed by The Plague. How did it reorganize the structure of medieval Europe? How are a caste system (utilize in India) and Feudal system similar? The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans were all great civilizations located where on the globe? Did most Native American tribes speak the same language or did they speak hundreds of languages? Were there hundreds of tribes before the arrival of Europeans or just a few? True or False: The Great Wall was build as a reaction to their fear of invaders from the North like The Mongols. What is the most Holy City (often referred to as The Holy Land) for both Judaism and Christianity and one of the most holy for Islam as well? About how many crusades were there? 2,3, 9, or 29 What were some of positive effects of The Crusades? Were most of the The Crusades successful from a Christian standpoint? The Byzantine Empire was very tied to what other empire? What continents were the vast majority of African slaves take to? The Islamic Empire known as the Ottoman Turks are located in what modern country? The city that connects Europe to Asia was the capital of The Ottoman Turks what was the city called under the Byzantines and what did the Ottoman’s rename the city. (it is still the called this today) The Islamic Empires had the greatest libraries and most educated population at it’s height of power? Who was Suleiman The Magnificent? The Ottoman Turks were what religion? In European Feudalism Serfs and Peasants made up to 90 percent of the population? (T or F) Who was at the top of the European Feudal system and who was at the top of the Japanese Feudal System? What was the land given from a King to a Lord called? Why would a King want to use Lords and Vassals as opposed to keeping control of the land for himself?

1-15-14 (Study Guide: PART I OF II) Utilize textbook, co-op pod, or Internet Search Engines. 1 Page of Notes Allowed.

2013-14 Semester 1 Final Exam: Part I of II Terms and People: Monotheism, Civilization, Confucius, Caste System, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, The Holy Bible Siddhartha Gautama, Alexander The Great, Julius Cesar, Socrates, Republic (form of Government), Swahili, Mansa Musa, Justinian Code, Heresy, excommunication, The Holy Trinity, Genghis Khan, Muhammad, Qu’ran, Islam, Hinduism, Mosques, Astrolabe, Abraham Abraham is a sacred figure in which three monotheistic religions. What were the three most powerful civilizations of The Americas? (Incas and two others) What was Niccolò Machiavelli's main argument in his work The Prince? The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci? Mayan religion was based upon what set or sets of beliefs? Where was powerful ancient Kingdom of Kush located? The term Pax Mongolica, meaning Mongol Peace, describes? Who was Genghis Khan? The Aztecs were conquered by Spain in 1521. How did they do this so efficiently when they were so outnumbered? (What military and immune advantages did they possess and what tricks or games did they utilize on the Aztecs) What role did disease play in devastating the population of The West Indies (native north and south Americans) The Crusades exposed Western Europeans to ideas and discoveries of the Muslim world, resulting in? Which two religions were at odds in the fight over The Holy City of Jerusalem? If a European went on a Crusade they were guaranteed what benefit by the Pope? The Pope is the head and leader of what church in Christianity? Which city did the European Christians capture during the First Crusade? Which of the following was an effect of the Plague on Europe? The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci? How did the Columbian Exchange impact people living in Europe and in the Western Hemisphere? Slavery and indentured servitude were both forms of labor which were used in colonial America. How were indentured servants different from slaves? What was The Middle Passage? Why would have been so terrifying for African Slaves? Be able to answer questions regarding the flow of goods during the Triangle Trade. The Byzantine Empire collapsed when what city fell? Who did they lose control of the city to? Which of the following was accomplished during the reign of Peter the Great? Understand the fundamentals of these four terms: A. Enlightenment B. Capitalism C. Scientific Revolution D. Absolutism Be able to fill in the chart above regarding the death of native north and south Americans. How did gold and silver mining in North and South America impact Spain's economy? The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Article I Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions can be founded only on the common utility. Article II The goal of any political association is the conservation of the natural and inviolable rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, safety and resistance against oppression. Article III The principle of any sovereignty resides essentially in the Nation. No body, no individual can exert authority which does not emanate expressly from it. Which groups of people are excluded in the above Declaration?

Friday, January 10, 2014

1-9-14 and 1-10-14 (Europe into the 18th Century) The Monarchs and Age of Absolutism (WHG 5.3.5)

Flipped Lecture Activity 1: http://www.flippedhighschool.com/social_studies/world_history/1st/Week_19_Renaissance_-_Flash_(Large)_-_20111123_12.09.46PM.html Activity 2: Case Studies: The French Monarchs and The Russian Monarchs in the Age of Absolutism. Lecture, Class Discussion, Read For Information Worksheet that corresponds with Chapter 10-1 and 10-2. Focusing on Dissent, The Divine Right of Kings, and Absolutism. Activity 3 EXIT TICKET: Looping: Feudalism....Renaissance....Free Thinking.....Questioning and Dissent....Monarchs Response: Absolutism EXPLANATION FOR MONDAY's FLIPPED RESEARCH DAY! Introduce Project for Monday in CPU LAB: Prepare for Royal Court Day! In the age of ABSOLUTISM European Monarchs would have "Royal Courts Day" in which they would show off their treasures through their selected Ambassadors to the rest of the European society. On Monday you will be notified by a Monarch from one of 5 European countries that you have been chosen as an Ambassador!!! (Congrats!) On Monday you will research what treasures and best examples you have to present. They can consist of descriptions or pictures of the gardens, jewels, furniture, videos of their ballets and operas...or sculptures, art, music, weaponry. On Tuesday you present an oral presentation, Prezi, Powerpoint, or Report and see which one of you is the most effective Ambassador!!! GOOD LUCK! TIME TO SHOW OFF THAT BLING!

December 16,17,18 (Flipping The Renaissance)

1) Flipped Model Lecture http://www.flippedhighschool.com/social_studies/world_history/1st/Week_19_Renaissance_-_Flash_(Large)_-_20111123_12.09.46PM.html CPU Lab 2) Becoming an Art Critic (Students will respond on different levels of application and thinking to Renaissance Art and Architecture. (Utilizing Google Images) 3) Class Discussion, Project, and Paper: Who was the most impressive Renaissance Poet, Political Thinker, or Artist.

12-18-13 (Renaissance Team Quiz Part 1: The Northern)

The Northern Renaissance 1) Name two of the rivers that the text listed as main ways the Renaissance spread? 2) What was the major invention that totally changed education and lead to the Renaissance? 3) Who invented this amazing invention and what book did he first print? (Hint: The Most Famous Book of All Time!) 4) What job did this invention replace?? What did these people do for a job? 5) Explain one fact that you learned about Erasmus? 6) What did Thomas More’s book “UTOPIA” claim was evil about society? Or what did Thomas want to change? 7) Who wrote Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet? (Hint: by far the most well know playwright) 8) What did Flemish School painters try and emphasize in their paintings? 9) True or False: Painters of the Northern Renaissance were interested in the concept of “perspective”? 10) How did Northern Renaissance writers differ from Italian Humanists?

12-19-13 (Co-Op Quiz) The Renaissance Part 2

TEAM QUIZ: Reading Comprehension of The Renaissance Opening Question What does the word “Renaissance” mean? (in your own words or the French translation) 1) How is a humanist different from a strictly religious person? Or how was a Medieval scholar different from an Italian Renaissance scholar? 2) What were some causes of the Italian Renaissance? 3) What did Isabella d’ Este do to support the Renaissance? 4) Which classical periods did the Italian Renaissance writers study for their inspiration? (Hint: We are all _____________ Hint 2: All roads lead to _______________) 5) True or False: Most Renaissance humanists remained Catholics. 6a) Why would humanists have felt a conflict between their religious views and the way they loved to celebrate individual accomplisments? 6) True or False: Humanists did not value education 7) What type of writing did Francesco Petrarch enjoy? 8) What was Machiavelli’s famous book about? Do you agree with his advice? 9) What is “perspective” in Renaissance art? 11) Michelangelo is perhaps the most famous master of what type of art work that has ever lived? 12) What are some of the talents that Leonardo Da Vinci possessed?