Read textbook pp. 507-511, 516-521, & 536-541. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday 2/26. 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. 507-511) 2) Describe the ways in which the Ottomans gained, consolidated, and maintained power. 3) Why was conquering Constantinople an important goal for the Ottomans? How did Mehmed II achieve this goal? 4) Suleyman I is sometimes known as Suleyman the Magnificent. Does he deserve this name? Defend your argument using evidence from the text. (pp. 516-521) 5) Who were the Mughals? Explain how they came to power in India. 6) Write a paragraph (at least 6 sentences long) that explains why the reign of Akbar was considered a Golden Age. Include a topic sentence, and then at least one sentence about each of the following: conquests; government; cultural blending; arts and literature; and architecture. (pp. 536-541) 7) Describe the changes the Ming Dynasty made to Chinese government and economy after ending Mongol rule. 8) Who was Zheng He? Why did the Ming emperor send him on voyages? Why were these voyages stopped in 1433? 9) Describe two ways that the Manchu rulers of the Qing Dynasty continued the policies of the Ming. What changes were made? 10) Creative Response: Read p. 541. Imagine you are a woman during the Ming or Qing period. Write a poem, song, or rap that expresses how you feel about your role in Ming or Qing society.
Read Middle East Nationalism (attached). Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday, 2/26.
Students in Periods 2, 3, & 7: If you were absent on Thursday you missed this assignment. Please submit by Friday March, 1. Period 2 students only need to complete document 2. Honors students need to complete both documents.
The votes are in, and the students have spoken! Here are the teams and students that, according to their peers, performed their best in the group debates. Based on the survey, the vast majority of students enjoyed the activity, for a variety of reasons. Great work everyone!
Period 2: Winning Team = Russia (13 votes) Runners-Up = Britain & France (3 votes) Gold Medal = Max (15 votes) Silver Medal = Justin (12 votes) Bronze Medal = Melanie (8 votes) Honorable Mention (5 or more votes) = Anthony, Besnik, Duval Period 3: Winning Team = France (13 votes) Runner-Up = Russia (7 votes) Gold Medal = Genesis (19 votes) Silver Medal = Anna (17 votes) Bronze Medal = Aseel (11 votes) Honorable Mention (5 or more votes) = Christian, Al, Madison Period 7: Winning Team (Tie) = Austria-Hungary & Russia (11 votes) Runner-Up = Germany (8 votes) Gold Medal = Sean (21 votes) Silver Medal = Giana (17 votes) Bronze Medal = Denise (16 votes) Honorable Mention (5 or more votes) = Mia K., Nathalie, Anisa Period 8: Winning Team = France (7 votes) Runner-Up = Russia (6 votes) Gold Medal (Tie) = Saaber & Luis (12 votes) Silver Medal = Gaby (11 votes) Bronze Medal = Alex (10 votes) Honorable Mention (5 or more votes) = Taylor 9th Grade Students: If you did not yet complete your Fall Term reflection and add 3 pieces of work to your folder, please do so no later than Friday, 2/15. Reflection sheets are available in the back of the classroom.
10th Grade Students: If you were absent on the last day of our World War 1 activity, you missed a graded written assignment in class. Strips are available in the back of the classroom. I will not accept this assignment after Friday, 2/15. Read textbook pp. 339-343 & 542-547. Answer all questions. Due Friday 2/15. 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. 339-343) 2) Describe the geographic features of Japan. What were some geographic advantages? What were some disadvantages? 3) Describe Japan's earliest religion. Describe at least two ways in which contact with mainland Asia impacted Japanese culture. 4) Describe life in Japan in the Heian Period (794-1185). What factors led to a decline in the 11th century? 5) Describe the system of feudalism that emerged. Compare and contrast this system with feudalism in Europe. (see p. 361) (pp. 542-547) 6) How did life in Japan change in the 15th century? What comparison is made to Europe? 7) How did the Tokugawa unify Japan? Explain the "alternate attendance policy". Why do you think it was effective? 8) Create an organizer entitled 'Tokugawa Japan' with sections for: society; culture; and foreign contacts. Take notes. 9) Summary & Opinion: Write a 2-paragraph response (at least 5 sentences per paragraph) in which you explain the Tokugawa's movement toward a closed country policy, and express your opinion about it. In the 1st paragraph, explain why Japan's leaders decided to move from openness to isolation. In the 2nd paragraph, explain whether you think this decision was wise or unwise.
Read textbook pp. 851-856 & 858-861. Answer all questions. Due Monday 2/11. 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. 851-856) 2) Why did the U.S. join the war in April 1917? Do you feel the U.S. entry was justified (done for a good reason)? Explain. 3) Why did Russia withdraw from the war in March 1917? How did this impact Germany's war strategy? 4) Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that summarizes the human costs, economic costs, and social effects of WWI. (pp. 858-861) 5) Why were there arguments among the leaders of the United States, Britain, and France? Explain their differing priorities. 6) Describe the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. What was the League of Nations? How did the treaty punish Germany? 7) What new countries were formed by the Treaty? Which countries lost land? 8) Create a chart entitled 'Reactions to the Treaty' with columns for: Germany; Africa & Asia; and Japan & Italy. Take notes. 9) Express Your Opinion: Was the Treaty of Versailles fair? Consider of all of the nations affected. Write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) that explains your answer. HONORS: 2 paragraphs!
Read textbook pp. 330-334 & 335-338. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Friday, Feb. 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. 330-334) 2) Describe the geography of the Asian steppe and the lifestyle of the people who lived there. How did they interact with more settled societies? 3) Describe some of the tactics that made Genghis Khan successful in war. 4) Describe what happened to the Mongol Empire in the years after Genghis Khan's death. Include the terms khanates and Pax Mongolica in your response. (pp. 335-338) 5) Create a graphic organizer entitled "Kublai Khan Rules China" with 3 sections: Building Projects; Government; and Economy. Take notes into the chart. 6) Who was Marco Polo? How did most Europeans view his accounts? Why do you they viewed his writings that way? 7) Explain the factors that contributed to the decline and fall of the Yuan Dynasty. 8) Creative Response: Some people consider The Travels of Marco Polo (c. 1300) to be the first travel book. Write a 2-paragraph (at least 5 sentences each) 'excerpt' from the book The Travels of *YOUR NAME HERE* (2019) in which you describe a place you have actually been to people who have never been there before.
HW2: Read the poems. Both were written by British soldiers during World War I. Answer all questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper. Use the vocab list to facilitate your understanding of the poems. Due Wednesday, 2/6. Questions: 1) What types of feelings/emotions does Rupert Brooke convey about World War I in "The Soldier? Which specific lines best express these feelings/emotions? Explain your answer. Include line citations. 2) What types of feelings/emotions does Wilfred Owen convey about World War I in "Dulce Et Decorum Est"? Which specific lines best express these feelings/emotions? Explain your answer. Include line citations. 3) What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "dulce et decorum est"? Why do you think Owen chose to end his poem in this way? 4) Explain what you think is the main difference between the messages of the two poems. 5) Examine the years that the poems were written and the information provided about each poet. For each poem, make an inference about how the time it was written and the experiences of its author may have influenced the messages conveyed. 6) Choose one line from either poem that had the biggest impact on you. Explain your choice.
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