GLOBAL HISTORY 9 HOMEWORK SHEET #2 Textbook: World History H.W. #43 Read pgs. 387-391 - Japanese Geography 1. How is Japan s geography similar to the geography of ancient Greece? 2. Which of the ideas that Japan adopted from Chinese culture benefitted Japan the most? Explain. 3. Pretend you are a writer for the Japanese Tourist Board. Write an advertisement enticing travelers to visit Japan and experience the many wonders of its environment. H.W. #44 Read pgs. 390-392 - Feudal Japan 1. Explain each of the following terms: a)samurai, b)bushido, c)shogun 2. Describe the Japanese feudal order. 3. Explain which would you prefer to follow, the ideals of the Heian Court, or the samurai Code of Bushido? H.W. #45 Read pgs. 392-396, 464-465 - Tokugawa 1. How did the shoguns centralize power and reduce conflict in feudal Japan? 2. Pretend you are living in the city of Edo during the time of Tokugawa rule. Send a postcard to a friend or a relative who lives somewhere else in Japan describing the changes in society and culture in the Tokugawa era. 3. Why were the Europeans interested in trading with Japan? H.W. #46 Read pgs. 368-374 - Tang & Song 1. Explain why the Tang and Song Dynasties were considered golden ages. 2. Describe the actions taken by the Tang & Song emperors that strengthened China s empire. Which actions weakened the empire? H.W. #47 Read pgs. 376-379, 291-292 - Mongols Misjudged 1. Why do you think the Mongols were so successful in battle? 2. Create an obituary for Genghis Khan. H.W. #48 - Mongols Blessing or Curse 1. Write ½ - 1 page supporting the argument that the Mongols made important contributions to the lands they conquered. 2. Write ½ - 1 page supporting the argument that the Mongol legacy was nothing more than death and destruction to the people and lands they conquered. *Be very detailed using specific examples from the lesson and handouts.
H.W. #49 Read pgs. 215-218 - Charlemagne 1. How did Charlemagne help strengthen his rule? 2. Why was the crowing of Charlemagne by the Pope in 800 an event that had many different meanings? 3. Write a telegram reporting on the battle of Tours and describing its significance. H.W. #50 Read pgs. 219-230 - European Feudalism 1. Describe the ways the European feudal order is similar to that of feudal Japan? 2. Pretend you are a lord in England or France. Write a letter to another lord discussing your life and responsibilities. Include things like your fiefs, warfare, chivalry. 3. Describe the ways the main beliefs of the church shaped the lives of people in medieval times. H.W. #51 Read pgs. 244-250 - Government Rights 1. Describe the steps William the Conqueror took to exert (influence) royal power in England. 2. Describe the principles that were established by the Magna Carta. 3. Write a newspaper editorial supporting or opposing the actions of one of the following kings: Henry II, John I, Louis IX, or Philip IV. H.W. #52 Read pgs. 251-259 - Crusades 1. Create a conversation between a European crusader and a Muslim living in the Holy Lands shortly after the Crusades. Discuss each person s views on the Crusades, their effects, and whether they have changed your life. 2. How did the crusades reflect the growing strength of medieval Europe? H.W. #53 Read pgs. 231-236 - Growth of Towns 1. Identify: a)guild, b)apprentice 2. How did the growth of towns affect the feudal order? 3. Pretend you are a former serf who has come to a town recently. Write a letter to your cousin back on the manor describing what you see as positive about the town and negative about the town. H.W. #54 Read pgs. 269-270, 274-275 - Plague 1. You are a news reporter living in a medieval European town. Your town has experienced an outbreak of the plague. Write a news article describing the effects of the plague and how people are dealing with this disease. H.W. #55 DBQ essay on the Bubonic Plague to be counted as a quiz.
H.W. #56 Read pgs. 270-273 - European Decline 1. Compare the effects of the Hundred Years War in France and in England. 2. How do you think the execution of Joan of Arc affected the moral of the French soldiers? 3. Why do you think many Europeans were discontented (unhappy) with the Catholic Church? H.W. #57 Read pgs. 412-416 - Renaissance & Middle Ages 1. How did the Renaissance revolutionize (change) European thought and values? 2. Explain why the Renaissance began in Italy. H.W. #58 Read pgs. 409-411 - Renaissance Bridge to Modernity 1. How is the Renaissance a bridge to both classical and modern times? 2. Identify one masterpiece in literature or art from these pages that was accomplished during the Renaissance, and explain how it was an innovative elaboration on some aspect of Greek or Roman culture. H.W. #59 Read pgs. 416-417 - Machiavelli Document Analysis: In the following excerpt from The Prince, Machiavelli discusses what a ruler should do to win a good reputation among his subjects. Read the excerpt and answer the questions that follow. o A prince must also show himself a lover of merit (excellence), give preferment (promotion) to the able, and honor those who excel in every art. Moreover he must encourage his citizens to follow their callings (professions) quietly, whether in commerce, or agriculture, or any other trade that men follow.... The prince should offer rewards to whoever does these things, and to whoever seeks in any way to improve his city or state. 1. How was Machiavelli s description of a prince s duties influenced by Renaissance values? 2. Explain whether or not you agree with Machiavelli that a prince should follow this advice. H.W. #60 Read pgs. 418-421 - Northern Renaissance 1. How are the Christian humanists of Northern Europe different from Italian Renaissance humanists? H.W. #61 Read pgs. 423-426 - Martin Luther 1. How did the sale of indulgences lead to reformation of the Catholic Church? 2. How were Luther=s ideas about Christianity different from those of the Catholic Church? 3. How did the Reformation reflect humanist ideas?
H.W. #62 Read pgs. 427-430 - Protestant Reformers 1. Create a conversation between John Calvin and Martin Luther in which they discuss the differences in their beliefs. 2. Explain who you think had a better reason to break with the Church, Martin Luther or Henry VIII? H.W. #63 Read pgs. 431-433 - Counter Reformation 1. Imagine it is the year 1522. You are a merchant who is a Catholic living in Europe. Write a letter to a friend where you discuss your dilemma of whether you will remain a member of the Catholic Church or convert to a Protestant sect. Use specific examples you would consider in making your choice. 2. Explain the goals of the Catholic Reformation and whether you think it was a success. H.W. #64 Read pgs. 340-344 - Traditional African Culture 1. Identify: a) lineage, b) patrilineal, c) matrilineal 2. Why might a matrilineal line of descent allow women to exercise greater authority in village affairs? 3. Explain how art is connected to religion in African cultures H.W. #65 Read pgs. 346-361 - African Kingdoms 1. Explain how the gold-salt trade developed between West Africa and North Africa. 2. Explain what you think is the most important long term effect of Mansa Musa s hajj. 3. Why was Axum a key trading center for 3 continents? H.W. #66 Read pgs. 186-191 - Mayans 1. How did the Mayans benefit from their natural environment? 2. Pretend you are a reporter visiting the city of Chichen Itza. Write an article for a magazine that discusses Mayan religion and describes the city as a ceremonial center. H.W. #67 Read pgs. 192-194 - Aztecs 1. Describe how the Aztecs controlled their empire in Mexico. 2. Why do you think early Americans, isolated from the rest of the world, developed in ways similar to other humans? H.W. #68 Read pgs. 195-199 - Incas 1. Explain quipu. 2. Explain how geography influenced the way the Incas ruled their empire. 3. Describe two steps the Incas took to unite their empire.
H.W. #69 Read pgs. 379-382, 461-462 - Ming Dynasty 1. Organize a debate between Confucian scholars who want to end overseas voyages and court supporters of Zheng He. H.W. #70 Read pgs. 446-451, 491-492, 496-497 - Age of Exploration 1. Identify a) Prince Henry the Navigator, b) Ferdinand Magellan, c) Treaty of Tordesillas 2. Explain why people were interested in traveling to the Americas. 3. Write a proclamation or design a poster that Prince Henry might have issued to attract navigators, sailors, and other experts to his sailing school at Sagres. H.W. #71 Read pgs. 472-481 - Spanish Conquest 1. How were the Europeans able to defeat the great empires of the Americas? 2. Create a dialogue between a Spanish conquistador and a Native American discussing their views of the Spanish conquest. H.W. #72 Read pgs. 492-495 - Commercial Revolution 1. Explain a) joint stock company, b) mercantilism 2. Pretend you are an entrepreneur living in England during the 1500s. Write a letter to the king explaining why you support the policies of mercantilism and capitalism. H.W. #73 Read pgs. 487-490 - Slave Trade 1. How was the growth of the Atlantic slave trade related to the European conquest of the Americas? 2. Create a chart entitled Consequences of the Slave Trade. Create two columns - Africa and the Americas. List the ways the Atlantic slave trade affected both Africa and the Americas. H.W. #74 Read pgs. 510-514 - Louis XIV 1. Pretend you are a noble that has been invited to the Palace of Versailles by King Louis XIV. Write a letter home describing the palace and what you have been doing since you have been there. 2. How did Louis= wars against weaker countries backfire? H.W. #75 Read pgs. 530-533 - Peter the Great 1. Compare the policies of Peter the Great to the policies of Louis XIV. Which do you think was the most absolute ruler? Explain. 2. Create a cover of a magazine in St. Petersburg whose main story is the western ideas being introduced by Peter the Great.
H.W. #76 Read pgs. 429-430, 504-508, 516-517 - Elizabeth I 1. How did Elizabeth deal with the religious turmoil going on in England? 2. Compare the policies of Louis XIV and Peter the Great to Elizabeth I. How were her policies different from these other two monarchs? 3. Explain the reasons why Spanish power and prosperity declined. H.W. #77 Read pgs. 434-438 - Scientific Revolution 1. Explain how the new scientific method that was developed in the 1500's and 1600's differs from the traditional approach to science. 2. How did Newton explain the workings of the universe? 3. Describe how your life would be different if the Scientific Revolution had not occurred. H.W. #78 Read pgs. 516-520 - English Civil War 1. Why did many English support Oliver Cromwell? 2. Create a conversation between a Cavalier and a Roundhead where each discusses why they believe they are justified in their actions in the English civil war. H.W. #79 Read pgs. 520-524 - Glorious Revolution 1. Explain a) Glorious Revolution 2. Did the rule of Charles II create greater stability in England? Explain. 3. Why is the Bill of Rights considered one of the most important documents of England=s democracy until today?