June 2008 Archives
We'll finish the "Two-Minute Reviews" first today. After that, you'll have the rest of the time to write your essay.
Format: The actual essay will be written by hand or word-processed. You should prepare for a five-paragraph essay. That means that you should include an introduction (with a clear thesis statement), three body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. (Note that the questions lend themselves to such a format. That is on purpose.)
Remember that the questions are not designed for you to tell us everything you have learned. Focus on what the question is requiring you to do.
1. The pre-Columbian empires of the Americas all made advancements in different areas. In separate body paragraphs, identify and explain the major accomplishments of the Mayan, Aztec and Incan Empires. Which of the three do you consider to have been the most "civilized?" Why?
2. YOU MAY CHOOSE EITHER THE RENAISSANCE OR THE REFORMATION FOR THIS QUESTION. DO NOT CHOOSE BOTH OR "MIX AND MATCH."
The Renaissance/ Reformation was a time of profound change for the people of Europe. Identify and explain what you believe to be the three most significant impacts and/or legacies of the Renaissance/ Reformation. What single historical figure do you believe best epitomized the spirit of the Renaissance/ Reformation? Why?
3. Identify and explain what you believe were the three most significant motivations that led to the Age of Exploration in Europe and elsewhere. What historical figure do you believe best symbolizes the spirit of this period? Why?
4. The voyages of Christopher Columbus to the Americas certainly had lasting impacts. Identify and explain what you believe are the three most significant consequences of the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Do you believe he should be remembered as a hero or a villain? Why?
HOMEWORK for next session: Wednesday, June 4th
We'll see you in the Nicholson Center Wednesday morning for the Social Studies Final Exam. It is scheduled to begin at 8:45, and be sure you follow directions as to what you can/can't bring, etc.
You are allowed to bring in a sheet with up to 10 words of notes for each of the 15 identifications. No computers are allowed.
Here is the format of the exam:
Identifications: You will write on five of the eight I select from our original list.
Multiple Choice: There are sixty multiple-choice questions.
Document-based Questions: There are 4 DBQs.
There is also a brief extra credit option you may choose to work on AFTER you complete the rest of the exam.
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Today's plan is simple. We'll tackle the "Two-Minute Drill" to aid you in preparing for the Unit #4 Exam. Remember, you each have a chance to contribute to our overall understanding of the material that we have studied this unit. (These are worth 5 points each.) Here's a list of the sections in the order that we'll cover them:
WORLD HISTORY: PATTERNS OF INTERACTION
UNIT 4: Connecting Hemispheres (500 - 1800)
Chapter 16 People and Empires in the Americas (500 - 1500)
1 North American Societies
2 Maya Kings and Cities
3 The Aztecs Control Central Mexico
4 The Inca Create a Mountain Empire
Chapter 17 European Renaissance and Reformation (1300 - 1600)
1 Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance
2 The Northern Renaissance
3 Luther Leads the Reformation
4 The Reformation Continues
Chapter 18 The Muslim World Expands
1 The Ottomans Builds a Vast Empire
2 Cultural Blending
3 The Mughal Empire in India
Chapter 19 An Age of Explorations and Isolation
1 Europeans Explore the East
2 China Limits European Contacts
3 Japan Returns to Isolation
Chapter 20 The Atlantic World
1 Spain Builds an American Empire
2 European Nations Settle North America
3 The Atlantic Slave Trade
4 The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade
You're free to ask me questions and do whatever sort of review that you think would be helpful with any remaining time.
HOMEWORK for tomorrow: Tuesday, June 3rd
We'll write the Unit #4 Essay in class tomorrow. Your Final Exam is Wednesday morning in the Nicholson Center.
Unit #4 Identifications and Essay Questions
Remember that you are allowed 10 words for each of the Identifications. Those need to be printed out when you arrive for the Final Exam.
