Reg/Honors. World History

Mrs. Brant: Per. 2,4,3,5,8

9/2 & 9/3

•  List the 7 continents, – which continent do you think is the most

populated? – Which continent has the biggest land mass? – Which continent is also a country? – Which continent is the furthest south?

9/7 & 9/8

•  Imagine that you lived 30,000 years ago during the stone age. How did you use natural resources to survive?

9/9 & 9/10 •  Brainteaser: Acting on anonymous phone

call, the police raid a house to arrest a suspected murderer. They don’t have a description-all they have to go on is that his name is Perry and he’s inside a particular room. They break in on a butcher, a plumber, a ditch digger, and a firefighter all playing poker. Without hesitation or communication of any kind they immediately arrest the plumber. – How do they know they’ve got the right man?

9/13 & 9/14

•  Read the quote by Herodotus on page 24 and then using the map on page 26 answer the following questions: – 1. What generalizations can you make about

the importance of the Nile to the people of Egypt?

– 2. Do you agree or disagree with Herodotus? Why?

9/15 & 9/16

•  Looking on page 51, analyze the map showing India and China and answer the following question: – How do you think geographic features

impacted the development of India and China?

9/17 •  Today is constitution day! Review the amendments, pick one that you feel is the most important and

explain why. •  Amendment 1 - Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression •  2 - Right to Bear Arms •  3 - Quartering of Soldiers •  4 - Search and Seizure •  5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings •  6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses •  7 - Trial by Jury in Civil Cases •  8 - Cruel and Unusual Punishment •  9 - Construction of Constitution •  10 - Powers of the States and People •  11 - Judicial Limits •  12 - Choosing the President, Vice President •  13 - Slavery Abolished •  14 - Citizenship Rights •  15 - Race No Bar to Vote •  16 - Status of Income Tax Clarified •  17 - Senators Elected by Popular Vote •  18 - Liquor Abolished •  19 - Women's Suffrage •  20 - Presidential, Congressional Terms •  21 - Amendment 18 Repealed •  t 22 - Presidential Term Limits •  23 - Presidential Vote for District of Columbia •  24 - Poll Taxes Barred •  25 - Presidential Disability and Succession •  26 - Voting Age Set to 18 Years •  27 - Limiting Changes to Congressional Pay

9/21 & 9/22 •  Have your silent bells out to be checked! •  Brainteaser: Twice a year, the time in Florida

is the same as the time in Oregon. How is this possible?

9/29 & 9/30

On page 79 of your textbook analyze the map of the spread of Buddhism and Hinduism. Answer the following questions: 1. How did Buddhism spread to Japan

and other parts of Asia? 2. Where is Hindu’s primary influence? 3. Where did Buddhism originate?

10/1 & 10/4 •  I am the mother of you all, Although I come real cheap I am often discarded Into a shameful heap

Oft compared to stars above (well, at least in number) Just existing, not much else, Like an internal slumber

Tis a shame those you treat bad Are said to be like me, When I’m of infinite importance- Just go ask a tree

What am I?

10/5 & 10/6

•  On page 107 in your textbook read the primary source: A Spartan Education. Answer the following questions: – 1. Describe the Spartan Student dress code.

What was its purpose? – 2. What do you think life would be like if an

entire class of people were expected to be in dress code 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

10/7 & 10/11

HAVE SILENT BELLS OUT TO BE CHECKED! (9/17-10/6)

Which state is in the next series: WASHINGTON, OREGON, CALIFORNIA,

ARIZONA , NEW MEXICO, TEXAS,

10/18 & 10/19

•  How did Asoka bring peace and prosperity to India?

•  How do you think Asoka’s policy of toleration helped him unite his empire?

10/20 & 10/21

•  On page 236 read about the accomplishments of Justinian, which contributions do you think had the most lasting impact? Explain your answer.

10/25 & 10/26

•  How did the Mongols conquer and rule a huge empire?

•  What were the effects of Mongol rule on China?

•  All can be found in Chapter 13 of your text

10/27 & 10/28

•  You have two very hungry termites and two sticks of wood. One stick of wood is 12 inches long and the other is 16 inches long. One termite can eat wood at the rate of 1 inch every three minutes. The slower termite can eat 1 inch of wood in four minutes. How would you use both of the termites and wooden sticks to measure 48 minutes?

11/3 & 11/4 On the topic of World Religions

K (Know ) W (What I want to Know)

L (What I’ve learned)

11/5 & 11/8 •  HAVE YOUR SILENT BELLS OUT TO BE

CHECKED! (10/7-11/3) OR (10/11-11/4) •  Six cars finished a race. The red car

finished before the blue car but after the green car. The yellow car finished before the black car but behind the blue car. The white car finished exactly one car before the yellow car. In which order did the cars finish.

11/9 & 11/10 (periods 2/4/3/5) •  What two religions have you

researched so far? •  What is your plan for today’s workday?

•  Period 8: Read the words from the Quran on page 252 of your textbook. Use the quote to write down what you think some basic beliefs of Islam are. Do you think they are similar to any other religion we have already studied?

11/15 Per.8 Only

•  On page 256 read the section AGE OF CONQUEST. Answer the following questions. – Why were the Muslims so successful in their

expansion? – How did they treat the conquered people? Do

you find this similar to any other civilization we have studied, if yes, who?

11/17 Per.8 Only

On page 78-80 it describes the beginning of Buddhism. 1. According to Buddha, what actions would allow people to escape worldly suffering?

2. Name three of the lands that Buddhism spread to in Asia.

11/19 (PERIOD 8 ONLY)

•  I can outrun a horse •  I can roar like a lion •  But unlike my brothers •  I can’t do no flyin’ •  WHAT AM I?

12/7 & 12/8 8th Period Only: Have SB out to be

checked 11/5 -11/19

•  Define the Protestant Reformation and explain what led to the reforms.

12/9 & 12/10 •  Complete the chart for causes and

effects of the reformation. Causes

E F F E C T

Reformation

12/13 & 12/14 •  What does the word Renaissance mean?

Do you think that this name accurately describes this period in history? Explain Why or Why not.

12/15 & 12/16 •  On page 364-365 read the Europeans

Explore the seas and answer the following questions:

•  What were the European’s motives for exploration of the seas?

•  How did they manage to do this successfully?

12/17 & 1/3 •  Brainteaser: The aisles in Mary’s Mini Mart

are numbered one to six, starting at the entrance: – Cleaning products are in the aisle next to

beverages and aren’t the first item you see when entering

– The meat aisle is closer to the entrance than the bread aisle

– Cereals are two aisles before beverages, and meat is four aisles after produce.

HOW ARE THE AISLES ARRANGED?

•  HAVE SILENT BELLS OUT TO BE CHECKED 12/7 & 12/8 UNTIL 12/17 & 1/3)

1/4 & 1/5 •  On page 371 analyze the map showing

the Empires/Kingdoms of SE Asia. Answer the following questions: –  In which empire was Angkor Wat located? – Why do you think the location of the city of

Malacca makes the city so important to SE Asia trade?

–  Is China north or south of the equator? –  Is Java north or south of the equator?

1/6 & 1/7 •  Brainteaser: •  You could say I’m a welcome mat, •  Though “mat” would be untrue •  I’ve traveled one great ocean •  But in toppled form---boo hoo!

•  Those that first observed me •  Would know that I’m changed today. •  First as brown and then to green. •  It’s in the air, they say. •  WHAT AM I?

1/10 & 1/11

•  In your textbook read the primary source document on page 379. Complete the skills assessment questions 1-3.

1/25 & 1/26

•  Looking on page 384 at the ornament and page 387 at the picture, what generalizations can you make about Aztec civilization?

•  Why do you think the Spanish were eager to conquer the Aztec and other Native American peoples?

1/27 & 1/28 •  Brainteaser: •  Can you figure out what word of phrase

these stand for? •  STEP SPETS SPETS

2/1 & 2/2

•  Using section 4 in Chapter 16 to answer the following question:

•  What were three effects that the slave trade probably had on the development of Africa?

2/3 & 2/4

•  Brainteaser: •  What is the next number in the series?

Write down the entire series in your answer. – 2, 3, 10, 12, 13, 20, 21

2/7 & 2/8

•  Read the four quotes on page 448. Rewrite the one quote in your own words that you feel best supports the idea of freedom of speech.

•  Why did you choose this quote?

2/9 & 2/10

•  How did the achievements of the Scientific Revolution contribute to the Enlightenment? (can be found on page 446)

2/11 & 2/14

•  Brainteaser: Brainteaser: What is the next name?

•  John, John, Chester, James, George, George, Jimmy

2/15 & 2/16

•  Using chapter 20 answer the following questions: – 1. Why was Britain the starting point for the

industrial revolution? – 2. What new technologies were part of the

revolution in transportation

2/17 & 2/18

•  After watching the following respond the the question below:

– Do you feel as if you take your current luxuries for granted? Why or why not?

– Do you feel as if school is a luxury that you could do without and instead work 12+ hours a day for less than nothing? Why or why not?

– What are your general feelings regarding the conditions in which children were forced to work under before child labor laws?

2/22 & 2/23

•  Describe how the Industrial Revolution changed daily life, becoming a turning point in history.

2/24 & 2/25

•  Brainteaser: An 18-wheeler is wedged between the ground and a low bridge. The driver failed to realize that his truck is 1 inch too high to pass under the bridge. How can the driver get the truck out?

3/1 & 3/2

•  Reading on page 468 and 469, and analyzing the graphs on page 469, make 5 observations or generalizations about what the social structure of France prior to the French Revolution.

3/3 & 3/4

•  Imagine you are in a cage whose bars are 2 inches apart. There is only one door, but it is locked. On the floor are a saucer of water and bale of straw. There is a very hungry lion in the cage with you. How will you survive?

3/7 & 3/9

•  As you read pages 518 and 519 create a chart that compares Conservatives, Liberals and Nationalist. – Consider the following: Who belonged to each

group? What were their beliefs? What were their actions? What were their goals?

3/10 & 3/14

•  Brainteaser: You have a glass of water with seven ice cubes floating in it. Each cube is 1 inch square. When the ice melts, will you have more or less water in a glass, assuming you don’t drink any?

3/15 & 3/16

•  Why did the revolution occur in Russia in March 1917?

•  Why did Lenin and the Bolsheviks launch the November revolution?