Friday, April 30

Completed Age of Discovery Test today in class

Test Reminder!

Age of Discovery Test tomorrow!!!! Days 1-4!

Thursday, April 29

Finished watching Amistad
Did a History Folder Response on the movie

Wednesday, April 28

Watched Amistad
Students handed in completed worksheets for the movie
Test on the "Age of Discovery" Friday!

Tuesday, April 27

Watched the first part of the movie "Amistad" on the slave trade.

April 26 Overseas Empires Web Assignment

Web Assignment
Overseas Empires

Please go to your “S” Drive and open the slideshow “Chapter16section2powerpoint.pptx
Please answer the following questions (please write all answers down in ink or pencil). DO NOT COPY DOWN ANY OF THE NOTES!!! JUST DO THE QUESTIONS PLEASE!
1. What inspired Europeans to build overseas empires?
2. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do?
3. Which countries respected the boundaries of this treaty?
4. What did Aztec do to ensure good harvests?
5. What did the Aztecs do on special occasions to ensure a good harvest?
6. Who colonized the area now known as Brazil? Who colonized the rest of South America?
7. List four types of raw materials produced in Brazil.
8. Why did slavery begin in Brazil?
9. Explain how Cortes became the ruler of Mexico.
10. Who was included in Spain’s empire during the 1600’s?
11. What were Spain’s two goals for its American Empire?
12. What diseases did the native peoples often die from?
13. Spain’s American Empire was based on the export of what? (5 things)
14. What city became the world’s largest commercial city?
15. What was the Dutch West India Company?
16. Why did French and English colonies play an insignificant role in early explorations?
17. Why was Verrazano hired? Was he successful?
18. Who was John Cabot?
19. Who was Francis Drake?
20. What was “triangular trade”?
21. Describe the middle passage (5 facts)
22. How many slaves were brought to America? How many survived?
23. Name 5 characteristics of slave life.

Flag Web Assignment

Flag Web Assignment
1. Research a flag of your choice (not Canada or the US) from any country using the internet.
2. Make a reproduction of the flag (using the provided paper). Be sure to use accurate colors/images.
3. Please answer the following questions:
 What country does your flag represent?
 Why did you choose this flag to research?
 Describe the flag in detail.
 What do you like/dislike about the flag’s appearance?
 Please give the background/history of your chosen flag. (how did it come to be? How/why was it chosen? What date did it become official? What do its colors/symbols represent?)
 Write down 10 facts about the country your flag represents.
 Now answer bullets 3-6 on Prince Edward Island’s flag.
 Pass in all your work to me (this assignment is worth marks)
 You will also be required to present your flags to the class on a specified date.

Web Assignment (worth marks) Thursday, April 22

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Project

This assignment should be typed and each question must be answered completely. You may navigate any website you can access for the answers, but you must source (write down the web address not just the title) each site at the end of your project.

1. What is the definition of Genocide? Out of the list of various genocides that have occurred in history, pick three to answer a few questions on, and one to research in depth.
Genocides in or of Rwanda, Darfur (Sudan), Cambodia, Armenians in Turkey, Bosnia, Nanking (Nanjing), Crusades, Native American Peoples, Kurdistan, or any others you have found in research.
*YOU ARE NOT TO USE THE HOLOCAUST OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR*

2. Answer these questions briefly for three of the above genocides:
 Where did it happen?
 How many were killed
 Who were the opposing sides?
 Is there peace now?

3. Pick one of the genocides and do a full write-up on it answering the above questions as well as others. Give great detail on how and why it took place, the opposing sides of the confrontation, countries who were allies to either of the opposing sides, what was done to stop it, and what could have been done to stop it. Finish this piece by discussing your personal reaction to the information that you have read and stating what you have learned through the experience of reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and doing this research.

Note: You can make a difference in our world. Check out some of these websites to see how you can help despite all of the atrocities that you have read about. Some are: Product (RED), freerice.com, Me to We, and Ten Thousand Villages. We worry about our cell phone bills, and being able to stay out late, while millions of people worry about being hungry, or getting killed.

Blogging update

Monday: Watched The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Tuesday: Finished watching the movie; completed info sheet on movie (worth marks); worked on Ch.11 questions (come see me for more info.)
Wednesday:Corrected Age of Discovery Day 2 questions -- students worked on Day 3 and 4 questions and crossword (all worth marks)

Friday, April 16

Worked on Age of Discovery Days 2-4 questions/notes (must pass in for marks)
Passed out Age of Discovery crossword (worth marks)

Thursday, April 15th

Went over Age of Discovery Day 1 questions
Worked on Age of Discovery Day 2 & 3 questions

Bonus Marks Assignment

Go to the website: http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/spicetrade/

Write down the decision you make for each scenario (the button you click on).
At the end write down the following info. corresponding to: Revenue, Expenses, Profit/Loss. If you made a profit you will receive Bonus Marks -- if not, Click on "Try Another Route" and try again!!

Age of Discovery Web Assignment

Age of Discovery Web Assignment
Please go to Powerpoint and then go to your “s” drive. Go to the folder “History 631” Open the file “ch.16explorationandempirepowerpointnew”.
Please use the slideshow to answer the following questions. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A TYPED COPY OF ANSWERS. ALL ANSWERS MUST BE IN PENCIL OR INK!!!
1. Navigate the slideshow by clicking on “slideshow”  “Beginning slide. When you get to slide #3 please answer the 5 bulleted questions. (5 marks)


2. What spices did Europeans depend on India and Asia for? (5 marks)


3. What was the best way for Europeans to make huge fortunes? What did this lead to? (2 marks)


4. Name 3 European motivations leading to exploration and expansion. ( 3 marks)



5. Why did maps pose problems for early sailors? (2 things – 2 marks)


6. Name 4 innovations in shipbuilding. (4 marks)



7. What is a lateen sail? (use Google). Draw a picture of one and explain why it was considered an innovation in shipbuilding. 5 marks.


8. Name 3 facts relating to Prince Henry the Navigator. (3 marks)


9. What did Dias’ voyage prove? (1 mark)



10. Write down 3 things about Christopher Columbus. (3 marks).


11. What nickname did Columbus receive upon his return from Hispanolia? (1 mark)


12. Look at the map of Columbus’ Fourth Voyage – where did it begin? Where did it end? 2 marks

13. What is the line of demarcation? 1 mark

14. What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do? 1 mark

15. Write down 5 facts about the voyage of Magellan. 5 marks

16. What 3 things did Magellan’s voyage confirm? 3 marks

Tuesday, April 13

Worked on Age of Discovery Day 2 & 3 questions/notes (copied from LCD)
Students are expected to hand in the map activity and questions up to Day 2 for marks (deadline is tomorrow!)

Monday, April 12

Columbus Map Activity (worth 10 marks) -- completed and handed in
Worked on Age of Discovery questions "Day 1" -- worth 13 marks (hand in when finished)

Midterm Exam

Our exam will be written Tuesday, April 6th A.M
You cannot print out the answers for the "New Nations" questions and use them during the exam. You must copy the answers out by hand if you choose to use them.

Answers to questions for New Nations (on the exam!)

New Nations
1. Who controlled most of the Iberian Peninsula in the 8th century?
• The Muslims
2. What European nations are found on the Iberian Peninsula?
• Spain and Portugal
3. Who led his people to drive out the Muslims and create the Kingdom of Portugal?
• Alfonso I, Count of Portugal

4. When Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile married, why did this lead to the creation of the Spanish nation?
• There were four Spanish kingdoms: Navarre, Leon, Castile, and Aragon.
• The marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella united the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile.
5. How did the Spanish monarchy treat Muslims and Jews?
• They treated them poorly and forced them to leave.

6. Where does the name Russia come from?
• A group of ancient Norse in the 9th century led by Rurik were called “Russ” and set up a small kingdom around the city of Kiev.
7. Which group ruled Kiev for three centuries? Who ended their rule?
• The Mongols
• Ivan the Great ended their rule.
8. Which of the czars took total control of Russia in an autocracy?
• Ivan the Terrible (1530-84)
9. Which family ruled Russia from 1613 until 1917?
The Romanov family
10. What geographic factor made it possible for Switzerland to become an independent nation?
• Switzerland was protected by the Alps, making it possible for this small nation to establish unity and keep its independence.
11. How were Holland and Belgium formed?
• After Charlemagne’s death, a group of provinces controlled by him came under the rule of more powerful neighbors – the northern group of provinces became Holland – the southern group of provinces became Belgium.
12. Why did Italy remain a divided country, not a unified nation?
• Italy was made up of a number of city-states – jealousies among the city-states, selfish ambitions of other countries, and geographic and economic barriers kept Italy divided for many centuries.
13. What were the Papal States?
Papal states separated northern and southern Italy.
14. Why did Germany remain divided into many states?
• Continuous religious and political rivalry between numerous states.
15. Which two powerful families fought over control of Germany? What were their states?
• The Hapsburgs of Austria-Hungary & Hohenzollerns of Prussia

16. Until 1969, what was the last religious war in Europe?

• Thirty Years War

Printing Press Assignment

Printing Press Advertisment

 Create an informative advertisement for the printing press – a print ad with illustrations to promote its use and acceptance during the 1400s.

OR

 Create a commercial promoting the printing press that you will perform in class (you must hand in a script).

Your advertisement must:

o Include both print and illustrations (advertisement only).
o Effectively convey the uses and benefits of the printing press
o Capture your audience’s attention

***You must list all sources used on the back of your advertisment (textbook, internet sites, books, etc.)
***If you choose to do the commercial you can film it and present it to the class or act it out. Please use props and costumes whenever possible.