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1 Modern World History Honors Summer Assignment Summer 2018 Welcome to Honors World History! The summer assignment below is designed to help you prepare for the exciting year ahead. This summer assignment will consist of three parts (four assignments) and is due the first day of classes. You will find the worksheets for each part located on the subsequent pages. Please also use the following link to access resources that will help you complete each portion of the summer assignment: Part I: Time (24 Points) Please complete the Time Worksheet using the link labeled PowerPoint: Time located on the website above. Part II: Place (31 Points) Please complete the Geography Review Packet using the links labeled PowerPoint: Geography Review and the Reference Maps located on the website above. Part III: World Religions (60 Points) Please complete the World Religions Chart (25 points) using the link PowerPoint: World Religions and other resources (videos and links to websites) located on the website above. Next, choose the religion that interests you the most (other than Christianity) and complete the World Religions Brochure (35 points) it is recommended that you complete the brochure using a template on Microsoft Word using your PC. Remember to save your digital file since you will be submitting it to turnitin.com the first week of classes. Summer Assignment Total Point Value: 115

2 Part I: TIME WORKSHEET Part A: Making a Time Line Below are some dates and events in the history of civilization. Complete the timeline by arranging the events in order (write in the date and label) in the space provided at the right. Then, answer the questions that follow. (1/2 point each) Discovery of Altamira Paintings- AD 1875 Beginning of Neolithic Age BC Farming Villages in the Near East BC First written records BC Today s Date. Cave paintings created at Altamira- 10,000 BC Beginning of the Bronze Age-3000 BC 1. Approximately how many years have people been keeping written records? 2. Approximately how many years elapsed between the creation of the Altamira paintings and their discovery by Don Marcelino? 3. Approximately how many years elapsed between the beginning of the Neolithic Age and the beginning of the Bronze Age?

3 Part B: Please use the PowerPoint: Time (particularly the slide Studying an Era or Age ) to classify the dates below. In the first column indicate whether the date was historic or prehistoric. If the date was historic, please indicate which historic era it belonged to (Ancient, Medieval, or Modern) in the second column. If it was prehistoric you do not need to complete the second column. (1/2 point each) 2000 BC 200 BC 4500 BC AD BC AD BC AD 2013 AD 1492 AD 30 Prehistoric/Historic? Ancient, Medieval, Modern? Using the timeline below, place each of the dates listed above in chronological order. Then, using colored pencils, shade the timeline with different colors to indicate the periods of prehistory, ancient history, medieval history, and modern history. Indicate the corresponding colors in your key. (1/2 point each)

4 Part C: Using the timeline below, create a timeline of your life. List AND describe at least EIGHT events (including the date) and answer the questions that follow. Please label the year you were born but do not count it as one of the eight events it is understood that nothing would have happened on your timeline without it. (1/2 point each) Month/Year Event Born August First day at St. Viator. Directions: Using the events provided above, answer the following questions: 1. Which event listed has been the most impactful in your life? Could this be considered a turning point in your life? Why?

5 2. What has always been a constant in your life from the beginning of your timeline to the present? (1 Point) 3. Provide at least two changes that have occurred in your life? What made those changes occur? (1 Point) Part D: Using the PowerPoint: Time answer the following questions. (1 point each) 1. Why is it important to use timelines when studying history? 2. What historical event is the cartoon below depicting? How do you know this (hint: describe what you see in the cartoon)?

6 Name: /31 Part II: GEOGRAPHY REVIEW PACKET Geography is the study of the earth and its features. It is impossible to understand historical events without examining both where and when they occur. Geography has also played a vital role in many historical events. The purpose of the following is to provide an overview of some basic geography concepts and terms. In grasping these skills, we will enrich our understanding of world history. Part A: Please use the PowerPoint: Geography Review to explain the five themes of geography and the importance of different types of maps in your own words below. (1/2 point each unless indicated otherwise) Themes in Geography 1. Location described in two ways (1 point): a. which means b. which means 2. Human-Environment Interaction: 3. Region: 4. Place: 5. Movement:

7 Maps 6. Why are maps important for the study of history? 7. What types of things can maps help you better understand? Examine the maps in the PowerPoint and provide examples. 8. Why are globes considered the best representation of the earth s surface? 9. Why is it important to understand that maps have different projections? 10. Describe each of the following projection maps (1/4 point each): Polar Robinson s Goode s Interrupted Mercator Peter s

8 Part B: Please use the PowerPoint: Geography Review and the Reference Maps to complete the following (1/2 point each): List the country that matches the following coordinates. Example: 40 N, 100 E- China N, 100 W 2. 0, 40 E N, S, 80 W N, 20 W S, 20 E S, 63 W N, 40 W List the coordinates for the following locations. Please round to the nearest 5 degrees. Example: Paris, France- 50N, 5E 9. Cairo, Egypt 16. Santiago, Chile 10. Sydney, Australia 17. Dublin, Ireland 11. Berlin, Germany 18. Havana, Cuba 12. Kathmandu, Nepal 19. Tehran, Iran 13. Warsaw, Poland 20. Vatican City 14. Dodoma, Tanzania 21. Chicago, United States 15. Seoul, South Korea Why would it be important to know the following locations? What do they all have in common? 22. Ural Mountains, Isthmus of Suez and Isthmus Panama? Part C: Please read and answer the questions on the following pages of Geography Skills- Reading Physical Maps questions 1-5; Using Scales and the Compass Rose questions 1-4; Interpreting Lines, Labels, and Symbols questions 1-5; and Understanding Legends (Keys) questions 1-4. (1/2 point each)

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15 Name: Part III: World Religions/Ethical Systems /25 Directions: Using the PowerPoint: World Religions and other resources on the webpage, complete this chart on World Religions and Ethical Systems. The column on Christianity has been completed for you as an example. Each box is worth ½ point each except the boxes pertaining to Basic Beliefs those are worth 1 point each as they require greater detail. Christianity Buddhism Hinduism Islam Judaism Confucianism Deity God/Trinity Founder Jesus Year Established ~30 AD Major Texts Bible Places of practice/worshi p Church Major Sects (Describe if needed) Catholic Orthodox Protestant

16 Basic Beliefs (i.e. purpose of reigion, afterlife, etc.) # of followers worldwide Dominant Areas around the World Christianity Buddhism Hinduism Islam Judaism Confucianism Monotheistic Jesus died to redeem humanity s sins Resurrection made eternal life possible for others; will come again. Salvation- faith or Faith and good works Some sacraments 2.1 Billion Europe The Americas

17 Part III: World Religions Brochure Your brochure will address a World Religion. You will need to analyze its appeal to adherents and yourself. You should choose a religion you find interesting and create a brochure that will convince me of your choice. (35 points) 1. Each student will design a brochure that covers one of the following World Religions/Ethical Systems: Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Confucianism. Please note that Christianity is not an option as this assignment is to familiarize you with other World Religions, to develop of diversity in our global society. 2. Your brochure should include a. A cover page with an attention-catching title/graphic this is Panel #1 with the name of the religion, its dominant locations, founder, and the year it was founded. b. Basic beliefs and practices. c. Statistics and major sects. d. Analysis of appeal (why people follow this and what you find most interesting) this is worth nine points, that means you need to have MULTIPLE sentences explaining that appeal. 3. The Brochure should include graphics (pictures) as well as text (wording). For panels two and three each category of the brochure should be labeled in a bolded heading (for example: Beliefs, Practices, Statistics, Major Sects, Why It s Appealing to Followers, Why It s Appealing to Me. 4. The Brochure should be oriented in landscape and folded into sections (like an accordion) and the text and graphics should be proportionately spaced on each panel. Graphics should be computer generated, drawn, or traced. Text must be typed. Graphics should be interesting, effective, and related to the topic. Please use a PC instead of your ipad to create your brochure to avoid formatting issues. 5. Make sure you have correct spelling, grammar, and language usage (no second person you, we, us, our, etc.). Please proof read for typos. 6. Your name and date should appear on the back of panel 3 along with a Works Cited (if using sources not found on the webpage). Your Works Cited should be in MLA format and may not use Wikipedia as a source. 7. The brochure will be submitted to turnitin.com. Instructions will be given the first day of classes. This will be done to check for originality. To avoid matches (turnitin checks millions of websites, books, and student submissions for plagiarism) make sure you are providing information in YOUR OWN WORDS. Do not quote anything unless it is profound. Please make sure to save a digital version in a.doc file of your brochure as it will be needed to submit the project to turnitin.com Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel 3 NAME OF RELIGION WHERE IT WAS/IS LOCATED FOUNDER YEAR FOUNDED GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF BELIEFS USING BULLET POINTS: VIEWS ON AFTERLIFE, PURPOSE, ETC. DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICES USING BULLET POINTS: DEITY, MAJOR TEXTS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND IMPORTANT/UNIQUE PRACTICES STATISTICS (# OF FOLLOWERS, ETC.) MAJOR SECTS WHY YOU THINK SO MANY FOLLOW THIS RELIGION (4-5 SENTENCES) WHAT YOU FIND MOST INTERESTING (4-5 SENTENCES)

18 GRAPHIC GRAPHIC World Religion Brochure Rubric Name Total Score /35 Panel 1 Panel 2 Panel 3 /1 Name of Religion /1 Location /1 When founded /1 Founder /1 Graphic (effective, relevant, proportional) /3 Clear description of beliefs. Must include: Views on afterlife Purpose /4 Clear list of all or most practices Must include: Deity Major Texts Places of Worship Leadership Important Practices Unique Practices /1 Statistics /2 Major Sects /9 Clear Analysis: appeal to adherents and to yourself (min. 8 sentences) /1 Graphic (effective, relevant, proportional) *On back of panel: Name and Date /1 Graphic Works Cited on back: if using sources not found (effective, relevant, on the webpage. proportional) /4 Proper spelling, grammar, and language usage (this includes the correct person & tense) /5 Format is appealing, brochure is oriented in landscape and folded properly, items are organized on the correct panel, has appropriate headings for each section, name and date are included on the back panel with a Works Cited if needed. Note: points will be deducted for information that is not in your own words. *Please place your full name on the grade sheet in the space provided above and tuck it into your folded brochure before arriving to class to turn it in.

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