Read textbook pages 358-363, 364-367, & 370-371. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Monday, 1/14. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 358-363) 2) Describe the invasions that occurred in Western Europe between 800-1000. What effect did they have on the region? 3) What is feudalism? Describe the relationship between lords and vassals. 4) Draw a pyramid that illustrates the status of: king; nobles; knights; and serfs. Include a description of each person's status. 5) What was a manor? Describe the economic roles of the people living on the manor. In what way was the manor self-sufficient? 6) Why was life especially difficult for serfs on the manor? What were the benefits of living there? (pp. 364-367) 7) What changes in military technology are mentioned? How did this impact the role of knights? Describe the code of chivalry. (pp. 370-371) 8) How did the Church help provide unity and stability during this period? Include the key terms clergy, sacraments, and canon law in your answer. 9) Creative Response: The following selection is adapted from an actual feudal contract from the year 1100 CE. Using this as a model, write your own contract between a lord and vassal that clearly states the obligations of each person.
Read pages 841-844. Complete all questions in complete sentences. Please use a pen, NOT a pencil! You may also type and print. You do not need to write out the questions... just answer them! Due Tuesday, 1/15. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Make a 3-column chart entitled "Causes of WWI - 3 Isms" with column headings Imperialism, Nationalism, and Militarism. Take notes into the chart. 3) Why did Kaiser Wilhelm force Otto von Bismarck to resign? How did the two men's foreign policies differ? 4) What were the names of the two rival alliances that had formed by 1907? Name the members of each alliance. 5) Why were the Balkans nicknamed 'the powder keg' of Europe? How was the Ottoman Empire involved this? 6) Describe the tensions that developed between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. How was Russia involved? 7) What happened on June 28, 1914? How did Austria-Hungary respond? How did this response lead to war? 8) In your opinion, which of the following played the greatest role in leading to the outbreak of war: imperialism, nationalism, militarism, or alliances? 9) Opinion: Do you think World War I was avoidable, or inevitable (unavoidable)? Use information from the text to support your answer in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS
If you were absent from class today, you missed the following in-class writing assignment. Please complete and submit no later than Friday, 1/18.
If you were absent today, you missed Unit Test #4. This test needs to be made up in Room 330 by Friday. - Mr. S
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B51mxLFJWZndNGYyZjVjNDUtOGE5Yi00OWI1LWE2ZDAtZDQzZTU3OTUzMTU2 In case you didn't receive a hard copy, here is the Study Guide for Tuesday's test. DOUBLE HOMEWORK. Due Tuesday.
Read textbook pages 301-306 & 353-357. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday, 1/8. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 301-306) 2) Who was Justinian? Describe his key accomplishments in: defeating enemies; law; and engineering (building). 3) Describe some of the ways that life in the Byzantine Empire reflected a continuation of Greco-Roman culture. 4) Describe the reasons for the gradual decline of the Byzantine Empire. When and how did it finally collapse? 5) Why did the Christian church split in 1054? How did Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity differ? How were they similar? (pp. 353-357) 6) Explain how life in the western half of the Roman Empire changed after the Germanic invasions. 7) According to the text, why was it so difficult to unify the Germanic kingdoms during this time? 8) How did Clovis, Pope Gregory I, and Charles Martel impact the region's development during this period. (1 sentence each). 9) MAKE AN ARGUMENT: The name Charlemagne means "Charles the Great". In your opinion, did Charlemagne deserve his name? Was he really "great"? Write a 2-paragraph response (5 sentences per paragraph) in which you make a clear argument, and back up your argument with evidence from the text.
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