HomeworkHW # 1 Global 2 Syllabus
DUE: 2-3-15 Review the Global 2 Syllabus with your parents 2) Print it out and past it in your notebook. NEW TERM = NEW NOTEBOOK 3) Last page must be signed by you and your parent and turned in . If you cannot print it, you must copy the page by hand.
MIDDLE AGES DBQ ESSAY
Due: 2-3-15 The essay must be typed. 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double spaced. 10 point deduction for every day late. Refer to documents correctly and include outside information (OI)
HW # 2 Geography of Japan
Due: 2-4-15 POI Textbook Chapter 12 Section 4 Feudal Powers in Japan Read pp. 303-304 stop at The Japanese Adapt Chinese Ideas 1. Define Archipelago 2. What are the disadvantages of Japan's geography? 3. How did Japan's geography impact its political development? 4. Describe Shintoism. (also read new textbook: Read pp. 222-223: Religion in Early Japan) 5. Explain Japan's dual structure of government. The Heritage of World Civilizations: Japan Chapter 9 pp. 219-237) HW # 3 The Japanese Adapt Chinese Ideas
Due: 2-5-15 POI Textbook- Read p. 304. 1. How did the Chinese culture influence Japan? Heritage: Read pp. 223-226 stop at "Rise of Samurai' 2. How did Chinese culture influence Japan? (answer in detail using FEDs from this reading) 3. How did the Chinese tax system influence early Japan? Why did it fail? 4. Why did Buddhism appeal to the Japanese? (p. 227 bottom "Naran and Heian Buddhism) HW # 4 Heian Period
Due 2-6-15 POI Textbook- Read p. 305. 1. Describe life during the Heian Period. 2. How did women influence culture at the Heian Court? Heritage: Read pp. 226-229. 3. What did take to be a samurai? What role did samurai play in early Japan? 4. Why was there a cultural gap between aristocrats and commoners? Explain. 5. What gave birth to Japanese literature? 6. Who is Murasaski Shikibu? Why are her writings important? HW # 5 Japan's Feudal Age
Due: 2-10-15 POI- Read pp. 305-307 1. Define: Bushido; Shogun 2. Create a timeline showing the main periods and/ or events in Japanese history between the years 300 and 1300. 3. How did rival clans battling for control lead to a feudal system? Heritage: Read pp. 229-232. 4. Define: Bakufu; Shogun 5. Why were the Japanese able to hold of the Mongols? 6. Why do scholars believe that Yoritumo's rule marks the beginning of feudalism in Japan? 7. Describe the "new bakufu" -the structure of rule that emerged from 1331 to 1336. Read "Buddhism and Medieval Culture" p. 234 and compare and contrast Japanese Medieval Age to those of Europe and China. HW # 6 Tokugawa Japan
Due: 2-11-15 Heritage: Read pp. 452-454 1. Why is the time frame 1467-1500 called the "warring states period?" Read pp. 456-460 2. How did Ieyasu use his military power to control and reorganize Japan? (requires long answer) 3. Why did the economy boom during the Tokugawa Shogunate? 4. How did the alternate year attendance policy contribute to trade and transportation? 5. How was Japanese culture transformed during the Tokugawa period? POI- pp. 474-476 maybe consulted to help understand/ answer questions. HW # 7 South East Asia and Korea
Due: 2-12-15 POI: Read pp. 308-311. 1. Provide examples to show how geography influenced the history and culture of South East Asia and Korea 2. Take Notes: Complete the graphic organizer on the kingdoms. HW # 8 Two Great Dynasties in China
Due: 2-23-15 POI: Read pp. 287-291. 1. What Sui accomplishments helped the Tang Dynasty become powerful? 2. How did the Tang rulers strengthen the central government of China? 3. What resulted from the revival of the civil service system? 4. Why did the Tang lose power? 5. How were the Tang and Song Dynasties "an era of prosperity and innovation?" (long answer- specific FEDs) 6. What social changes occurred during the Tang and Song periods? HW # 9 The Mongols- Genghis Khan
Due 2-26-15 POI: Read pp. 295-298 Define/ Identify: pastoralist; clans; Genghis Khan; Pax Mongolica 1. Why was Genghis Khan a great conqueror?-a leader? 2. What characteristics of Mongol rule do you think contributed to their military success? Explain your responses. 3. What happened to the Mongol Empire in the years after Genghis Khan's death? 4. Answer question #2 (all of it) on p. 298. Do not rush this question/ answer. Read Heritage: pp.210-212...you may supplement the questions above with information from this reading. 5. Why were the Mongols able to establish such a vast empire? TEST # 1 MC questions on Japan and South East Asia 2-24-15HW # 10 Kublai Khan - Empire of the Great Khan
Due 3-3-15 POI: Read pp. 299-302 1. Who was Kublai Khan ? 2. Why did the Mongols employ foreigners rather than Chinese in high government office ? 3. What impact did the Mongol Peace have on interactions between East and West ? 4. Why do you think Kublai Khan employ Marco Polo ? 5. Do you think that Kublai Khan was a successful ruler ? Why or Why not ? 6. What factors contributed to the decline and fall of the Yuan Dynasty ? Read Heritage pp. 214-215 "Foreign Contact and Chinese culture ? 1. How did diplomacy and trade within the Mongol Empire impact Eurasia ? (Long Answer !) 2. Who was Ibn Battuta ? HW # 10B Ibn Battuta
Due 3-4-15 Read the Travels of Ibn Battuta 1. Who is Ibn Battuta? Why is he important? 2. What is he commenting on in both passages? 3. What strikes you about the reading? 4. Is the traveler criticizing or praising the Mongols? Support with evidence. HW # 11 Ottoman Empire
Due 3-5-15 POI: Read pp. 443-447. 1. Terms and Names on p. 447. 2. Answer #2 Taking Notes in DETAIL 3. What were Timur the Lame's accomplishments? 4. What were the advantages and disadvantages of the devshirme system to the recruited slaves? 5. What were the major cultural achievements of Suleiman's reign? DBQ -IN CLASS on 3-10-15
HW # 12 The Safavid Empire Due 3-11-15 POI: Read pp. 448-450. 1. Define cultural blending. 2. Who were the Safavid's? 3. Which of Isma'il's traits do you think made him such a successful conqueror? 4. In what ways were Shah Abbas and Suleiman the Lawgiver similar? 5. Why did the Empire fall? 6. Describe the Legacy of the Safavid Empire. HW # 13 The Mughal Empire
Due 3-12-15 POI: Read pp. 451-457. 1. Terms and Names on p. 457. 2. How did the Mughals' dislike of Sikhs develop? 3. Do you think Shah Jahan's policies helped or hurt the Mughal empire? Explain your answer. 4. Compete question # 2 taking Notes on p. 457. 5. How did Aurangzeb's personal qualities and political policies affect the Mughal Empire? 6. Complete question # 3 Comparing and Contrasting on p. 457. Test 3-17-15 Mongol; Ottoman; Safavid; and Mughal Empires
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Announcements & Test Dates*** Middle Ages DBQ Essay Due 2-3-15
*** TEST # 1 MC Questions -Japan and South East Asia on 2-24-15 *** In Class DBQ Essay
3-10-15 On Monday, 3-9 you will be given the documents and we will prep the DBQ essay which you will write in class on Tues. 3-10. Remember to bring DBQs to class, you may write the intro paragraph at home. *** MARCH- Notebook Quiz any day NOW!
*** TEST # 2 on 3-17-15
MC Questions on Mongols, Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughal Empire MIDTERM EXAM APRIL 21
Review old tests- regents based 50 questions. New test questions on African Kingdoms; Trade Routes; and MesoAmerican Civilizations. |
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AFRICA UNIT
HW # 14 Africa Research due 3-19-15
Research your topic assigned in class.
Be sure to address all 8 components and save resource information for Work Cited/ BIB.
HW # 14 Africa Research due 3-19-15
Research your topic assigned in class.
Be sure to address all 8 components and save resource information for Work Cited/ BIB.
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HW # 15 Rough Draft your piece for the gallery walk. due 3-20-2015
HW # 16 Your Completed piece for the gallery walk is due 3-23-15
HW # 17 Print out the chart below and have it in class on 3-24-15
HW # 16 Your Completed piece for the gallery walk is due 3-23-15
HW # 17 Print out the chart below and have it in class on 3-24-15
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HW # 18 Africa due 3-25-15
POI: Read Chapter 15: Societies and Empires of Africa
Section #1 answer key terms and names
Section #2 answer questions # 1, 2, 3, 4.
Section # 3 answer questions A, C, and D located in the margins.
POI: Read Chapter 15: Societies and Empires of Africa
Section #1 answer key terms and names
Section #2 answer questions # 1, 2, 3, 4.
Section # 3 answer questions A, C, and D located in the margins.
HW# 19 DUE 3-30-15
* Print out the Trade Routes Chart and bring it to class on Monday - 3-30-15
* Read the article on Travelers- questions will be due on 3-31-15
* Read the article on Southernization- Chart and questions listed below- will be due 4-1-15: we will address the other (located on the reading) questions in class...you should bring the article to class.
* Socratic Seminar Notes: Print out the chart and bring it to class on Wed. 4-1-15. This needs to be completed in class and for HW for our seminar in class on 4-2-15.
Trade Routes Webquest
Eurasian Silk Roads
Indian Ocean Trade Route
Indian Ocean Trade Route #2
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Trans-Saharan Trade Route #2
Mediterranean Trade Route
MET Museum Link- for all trade routes
Multiple Trade Routes Link
Trade Routes Overview
1) Using the attached TRADE ROUTES CHART - Distributed by (DOC) -Research the trade route that you divided up with your group.
2) Read through Southernization article (PDF) and create a chart for India, China, and Islamic Caliphates.
* Print out the Trade Routes Chart and bring it to class on Monday - 3-30-15
* Read the article on Travelers- questions will be due on 3-31-15
* Read the article on Southernization- Chart and questions listed below- will be due 4-1-15: we will address the other (located on the reading) questions in class...you should bring the article to class.
* Socratic Seminar Notes: Print out the chart and bring it to class on Wed. 4-1-15. This needs to be completed in class and for HW for our seminar in class on 4-2-15.
Trade Routes Webquest
Eurasian Silk Roads
Indian Ocean Trade Route
Indian Ocean Trade Route #2
Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Trans-Saharan Trade Route #2
Mediterranean Trade Route
MET Museum Link- for all trade routes
Multiple Trade Routes Link
Trade Routes Overview
1) Using the attached TRADE ROUTES CHART - Distributed by (DOC) -Research the trade route that you divided up with your group.
2) Read through Southernization article (PDF) and create a chart for India, China, and Islamic Caliphates.
- Identify the time period and geographic area.
- What are the goods and ideas (address the two separately) that are exported? (To Where)
- What are the good and ideas that are imported? (From Where)
- For each traveler (Marco Polo and Ibn Batutta are review), what stood out to you about their observations? (If you need to, make a chart)
- How did the “voices” of the different travelers’ tales and observations reflect their point of view? Explain,
- What are the advantages and limitations of historians in drawing on the writings on foreign observers?
HW # 20 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas
Due 4-13-15
Heritage Book-Read pp. 311-313.
1. What problems do scholars face in reconstruction the history of Native American civilizations?
2. What group dominated Olmec society?
3. Make sure to read the top of the page- Global Perspective and answer the two focus questions.
HW # 21 The Mayans
Due 4-14-15
Heritage: Read p. 315 the section on MesoAmerican Ballgames.
Heritage: Read pp.317-321
1. Why is Teotihuacan a great city? (use specific examples (3-4) from the text to support your answer)
2. What were some of the main achievements of the Classic period civilizations in MesoAmerica?
3. Why are the Mayans considered a theocracy? Exlplain.
4. Why did the Mayan civilization collapse?
HW # 22 The Aztecs
Due 4-15-15
Heritage Book- Read pp. 322-326.
1. Why was Tenochtitlan a great city?
2. How did the Aztecs come to be the dominant power in the Valley of Mexico? (answer completely)
3. What role did human sacrifice play in the Aztec Empire?
4. How was the Aztec Empire organized? (Remember P.E.S.R.= political; economic; social and religion)
5. Research OR use Old POI book: What is the Chinampas?
HW #23 The Incas
Due 4-16-15
Heritage Book- Read pp.326-327: 1) How did Andean people modify their environments?
Heritage Book- Read pp.331-333.
2) How did the Inca enlarge their empire?
3) How did the Inca organize their Empire? (include FED's on religion- taxation- state service-social structure)
4) How does the Inca Empire compare to early Empires of the ancient world in the Near East, Europe, and Asia?
5) Both the Aztec and Inca Empires fell in the early 16th century when confronted with Spanish forces of a few hundred men. What factors might have contributed to their defeat?
MIDTERM EXAM APRIL 21
Review old tests- regents based 50 questions.
New test questions on African Kingdoms; Trade Routes; and MesoAmerican Civilizations.
Due 4-13-15
Heritage Book-Read pp. 311-313.
1. What problems do scholars face in reconstruction the history of Native American civilizations?
2. What group dominated Olmec society?
3. Make sure to read the top of the page- Global Perspective and answer the two focus questions.
HW # 21 The Mayans
Due 4-14-15
Heritage: Read p. 315 the section on MesoAmerican Ballgames.
Heritage: Read pp.317-321
1. Why is Teotihuacan a great city? (use specific examples (3-4) from the text to support your answer)
2. What were some of the main achievements of the Classic period civilizations in MesoAmerica?
3. Why are the Mayans considered a theocracy? Exlplain.
4. Why did the Mayan civilization collapse?
HW # 22 The Aztecs
Due 4-15-15
Heritage Book- Read pp. 322-326.
1. Why was Tenochtitlan a great city?
2. How did the Aztecs come to be the dominant power in the Valley of Mexico? (answer completely)
3. What role did human sacrifice play in the Aztec Empire?
4. How was the Aztec Empire organized? (Remember P.E.S.R.= political; economic; social and religion)
5. Research OR use Old POI book: What is the Chinampas?
HW #23 The Incas
Due 4-16-15
Heritage Book- Read pp.326-327: 1) How did Andean people modify their environments?
Heritage Book- Read pp.331-333.
2) How did the Inca enlarge their empire?
3) How did the Inca organize their Empire? (include FED's on religion- taxation- state service-social structure)
4) How does the Inca Empire compare to early Empires of the ancient world in the Near East, Europe, and Asia?
5) Both the Aztec and Inca Empires fell in the early 16th century when confronted with Spanish forces of a few hundred men. What factors might have contributed to their defeat?
MIDTERM EXAM APRIL 21
Review old tests- regents based 50 questions.
New test questions on African Kingdoms; Trade Routes; and MesoAmerican Civilizations.
HW # 24 Church Reform and the Crusades
Due: 4-22-15 Read POI: pp. 341-346 1. What problems did the Church face at this time? 2. Why were the Crusades fought? 3. Why might Saladin be considered an important figure in history? 4. How did the Crusader spirit impact Spain? 5. What are the effects of the Crusades? Heritage pp. 359-363 HW # 25 Trade, Towns, and Financial Revolution Due: 4-23-15 POI Read pp. 348-351. 1. How did new methods in farming lead to a growing food supply? (include specific examples) 2. How did the Crusades lead to a revival of trade? 3. How did guilds improve the quality of goods and business practices? (explain how) 4. How did fairs and guilds lead to a financial revolution? 5. What were the effects of towns on the feudal system? Heritage pp. 363-367 HW # 26 Growth of National Monarchies Due: 4-24-15 Read Heritage pp. 369-371 1. Why did William I "The Conqueror" invade England "The Battle of Hastings" in 1066? 2. How did William balance monarchical and parliamentary elements of government? 3. Why is the Magna Carta the famous cornerstone of English law? 4. How did conflict with the English help to unify France? 5. How did Louis IX help to unify France and to strengthen the kings role in France? 6. Why were emperors unable to unite Germany? HW # 27 Hundred Years War Due: 4-27-15 Read Heritage p. 371 1. What caused the Hundred Years War? 2. What were the consequences of the Hundred Years War? 3. What were some of the new technologies used in warfare? HW # 28 Bubonic Plague Due: 4-28-15 Read POI pp. 356-359. 1. Why was the Church divided? 2. What caused the Bubonic plague? 3. What were teh effects of the plague? (also read Heritage p. 373) HW # 29 Renaissance Due: 4-29-15 Read POI pp. 417-422. Define: Renaissance; Humanism; Secular; Patrons ; Perspective; Vernacluar 1. What were the main characteristics of the Renaissance? 2. What were the three advantages that caused the Renaissance to begin in Italy? How did each advantage contribute to the beginning of the Renaissance? 3. How were the classical and worldly values of the Renaissance different from that of the Middle Ages? 4. How did the Renaissance revolutionize the Arts? (Use specific examples from your text to answer this question) 5. Name three people from this section whom you regard as a Renaissance man or woman. Explain why. HW # 30 Northern Renaissance Due: 5-1-15 Read POI pp. 423-427 1. How did war in Italy spread the Renaissance? 2. How was the focus of the Northern Renaissance different from the Italian Renaissance? 3. How was the development and spread of oil painting different from many other Renaissance developments? 4. How did Northern writers try to reform society? 5. State at least 2 ways in which Shakespeare's work showed Renaissance influence. 6. What were the major effects of the printing press? HW # 31 Protestant Reformation Due: 5-4-15 Read Heritage pp. 389-390. Read POI pp. 428 1. How did political, social and economic forces lead to the Reformation? (You may choose to chart the answers ) Read Heritage pp. 391 (Martin Luther etc) till top of 394. 2. Who was Martin Luther? 3. What problems did he have with the Church? 4. Why did his 95 theses spread and make him famous? 5. Why do you think people embraced his ideas? 6. Why did some German princes support Luther? Read POI p. 430. 7. Why did peasants revolt? 8. How did the Peace of Augsburg (1555) impact the German states? HW # 32 The English Reformation Due: 5-5-15 Read POI p. 431-433. Read Heritage p. 396. 1. Who was Henry VIII? 2. Why did want a son? How did this lead to problems? 3. How did the Reformation Parliament solve Henry's problem? 4. How did the solution impact England? 5. How did Henry VIII and his 3 children cause religious turmoil in England? HW # 33 John Calvin- The Reformation Continues Due: 5-6-15 Read POI pp. 433-435. 1. Who was John Calvin? 2. Summarize John Calvin's teachings. 3. How did his teachings impact government? 4. Who was John Knox? How did he adapt Calvin's teachings? 5. How did Protestant teaching cause further divisions in the Christian Church? HW # 34 The Catholic Reformation Due:5-7-15 Read POI pp. 435-436. 1. Why did the Catholic Church need to reform? 2. How did the Church reform? (use specific FEDs from your reading) 3. What was the purpose and points established at the Council of Trent? 4. What is the legacy of the Reformation? Test on 5- 12-15
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HW # 35 Europeans Explore the East
Due 5-13-15
Read POI pp. 463-468
Terms and Names located on p. 468.
1. Why did many European merchants dislike the way goods were traded from East to West?
2. How did the phrase "God, Glory, and gold" summarize the European motives for exploration?
3. How did the Treaty of Tordesillas ease tensions between Spain and Portugal?
4. How did the European domination of the Indian Ocean trade eventually impact Europeans back home?
5. How were the Dutch able to dominate the Indian Ocean trade?
6. In what ways did Europeans owe some of their sailing technology to other peoples of the world?
HW # 36 China Rejects European Outreach
Due 5-14-15
Read POI pp. 469-473.
1. How did the Ming Dynasty restore China to its former glory (before Mongol domination)?
2. How did the Ming Dynasty control relations with foreign countries?
3. Why did China close its doors to/ restrict trade?
4. How did the Manchus earn the respect of the Chinese people?
5. What rules did foreign states have to follow in order to trade with China?
6. Describe the role of woman and family in China.
HW # 37 Japan Limits Western Contact
Due 5-15-15
Read POI pp. 474-477
Answer questions # 1 ,2 ,and 3 on pp. 477.
4. Why did Christian missionaries upset the Shogun?
5. How did the treatment of Europeans compare and contrast in Japan and China?
HW # 38 Spanish Conquests in the Americas
Due 5-18-15
Read POI pp. 483-488.
1. Create a chart of Explorers/ Conquistadors and explain why they are important- include FEDs of what they did.
2. What effect did Spain's pattern of conquest have on the Americas? Explain the encomienda system.
3. Why did the natives of New Mexico revolt against Spanish settlers?
HW # 39 The Atlantic Slave Trade
Due 5-19-15
Read POI pp. 495-499.
1. Answer questions # 1, 2, and 3 on p. 499.
4. Why did many African rulers participate in the Atlantic slave trade?
5. Describe the triangular trade and middle passage?
HW # 40 The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade
Due 5-20-15
Read POI pp. 500-503.
Answer Terms and Names on pp. 503.
1. Why is the Columbian Exchange considered a significant event?
2. What is the Commercial Revolution?
3. Define mercantilism. How did this affect European countries and their colonies?
HW # 41 Spain's Empire and European Absolutism
Due 5-21-15
Read POI pp. 513-517.
1. Describe Philip II.
2. Describe the problems with the Spanish Empire. Explain why Spain's economy did not really benefit from the gold and silver from the Americas.
3. How did the Dutch become prosperous?
4. Why did the Dutch revolt?
5. Define and describe absolutism.
HW # 42 France's Ultimate Monarch
Due 5-22-15
Read POI pp. 518-523.
1. How did Henry of Navarre end the crisis and restore order?
2. How did Cardinal Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?
3. Many historians see Louis XIV as the perfect example of the absolute monarch. Do you agree? Why or why not.
4. How did Louis's wars against weaker countries backfire?
5. Describe the legacy that Louis left to the people of France.
HW # 43 Central European Monarchs Clash
Due 5-26-15
Read POI pp. 526-530.
1. Describe the causes and the results of the 30 Years War.
2. How did the economies of the Central and Western Europe differ? How did this impact the development of each region?
3. How were the Austrian and Prussian monarchs absolute?
4. How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of modern Europe?
HW # 44 Russian Czars Increase Power
Due 5-27-15
Read POI pp. 531-535.
1. Was Ivan or Peter more of an absolute ruler? Explain your answer using FEDs.
2. Why was Russia culturally different from Western Europe?
3. How did Peter modernize and westernize Russia?
4. Which of Peter the Great's actions reveal that he saw himself as the highest authority in Russia? Explain
HW # 45 Parliament Limits the English Monarchy
Due 5-28-15
Read POI pp. 536-539.
1. Why did English monarchs clash with Parliament? (specific to James and Charles)
2. Describe the causes and results of English Civil War?
3. What role did Oliver Cromwell play? How did his rule impact England?
4. What was the Restoration and Glorious Revolution?
5. How was the United States influenced by the reforms developed in England during this time?
FINAL EXAM MAY 29th
50 MC questions
Study the midterm questions and new content since - there will be more questions on the later content
Due 5-13-15
Read POI pp. 463-468
Terms and Names located on p. 468.
1. Why did many European merchants dislike the way goods were traded from East to West?
2. How did the phrase "God, Glory, and gold" summarize the European motives for exploration?
3. How did the Treaty of Tordesillas ease tensions between Spain and Portugal?
4. How did the European domination of the Indian Ocean trade eventually impact Europeans back home?
5. How were the Dutch able to dominate the Indian Ocean trade?
6. In what ways did Europeans owe some of their sailing technology to other peoples of the world?
HW # 36 China Rejects European Outreach
Due 5-14-15
Read POI pp. 469-473.
1. How did the Ming Dynasty restore China to its former glory (before Mongol domination)?
2. How did the Ming Dynasty control relations with foreign countries?
3. Why did China close its doors to/ restrict trade?
4. How did the Manchus earn the respect of the Chinese people?
5. What rules did foreign states have to follow in order to trade with China?
6. Describe the role of woman and family in China.
HW # 37 Japan Limits Western Contact
Due 5-15-15
Read POI pp. 474-477
Answer questions # 1 ,2 ,and 3 on pp. 477.
4. Why did Christian missionaries upset the Shogun?
5. How did the treatment of Europeans compare and contrast in Japan and China?
HW # 38 Spanish Conquests in the Americas
Due 5-18-15
Read POI pp. 483-488.
1. Create a chart of Explorers/ Conquistadors and explain why they are important- include FEDs of what they did.
2. What effect did Spain's pattern of conquest have on the Americas? Explain the encomienda system.
3. Why did the natives of New Mexico revolt against Spanish settlers?
HW # 39 The Atlantic Slave Trade
Due 5-19-15
Read POI pp. 495-499.
1. Answer questions # 1, 2, and 3 on p. 499.
4. Why did many African rulers participate in the Atlantic slave trade?
5. Describe the triangular trade and middle passage?
HW # 40 The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade
Due 5-20-15
Read POI pp. 500-503.
Answer Terms and Names on pp. 503.
1. Why is the Columbian Exchange considered a significant event?
2. What is the Commercial Revolution?
3. Define mercantilism. How did this affect European countries and their colonies?
HW # 41 Spain's Empire and European Absolutism
Due 5-21-15
Read POI pp. 513-517.
1. Describe Philip II.
2. Describe the problems with the Spanish Empire. Explain why Spain's economy did not really benefit from the gold and silver from the Americas.
3. How did the Dutch become prosperous?
4. Why did the Dutch revolt?
5. Define and describe absolutism.
HW # 42 France's Ultimate Monarch
Due 5-22-15
Read POI pp. 518-523.
1. How did Henry of Navarre end the crisis and restore order?
2. How did Cardinal Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?
3. Many historians see Louis XIV as the perfect example of the absolute monarch. Do you agree? Why or why not.
4. How did Louis's wars against weaker countries backfire?
5. Describe the legacy that Louis left to the people of France.
HW # 43 Central European Monarchs Clash
Due 5-26-15
Read POI pp. 526-530.
1. Describe the causes and the results of the 30 Years War.
2. How did the economies of the Central and Western Europe differ? How did this impact the development of each region?
3. How were the Austrian and Prussian monarchs absolute?
4. How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of modern Europe?
HW # 44 Russian Czars Increase Power
Due 5-27-15
Read POI pp. 531-535.
1. Was Ivan or Peter more of an absolute ruler? Explain your answer using FEDs.
2. Why was Russia culturally different from Western Europe?
3. How did Peter modernize and westernize Russia?
4. Which of Peter the Great's actions reveal that he saw himself as the highest authority in Russia? Explain
HW # 45 Parliament Limits the English Monarchy
Due 5-28-15
Read POI pp. 536-539.
1. Why did English monarchs clash with Parliament? (specific to James and Charles)
2. Describe the causes and results of English Civil War?
3. What role did Oliver Cromwell play? How did his rule impact England?
4. What was the Restoration and Glorious Revolution?
5. How was the United States influenced by the reforms developed in England during this time?
FINAL EXAM MAY 29th
50 MC questions
Study the midterm questions and new content since - there will be more questions on the later content