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WORLD HISTORY
November 01, 2016
TOPIC: European Exploration of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
BIG IDEA: A desire for Asian trade goods laid the foundation for initial contact between
Europe and the rest of the world.
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: What effects did European exploration have on the people of Africa?
I WILL: Be able to trace the growth of major sub-Saharan African kingdoms and
empires (SS.912.W.3.9).
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1. After reading “Witness History” at the top of page 266, what view of Europeans
do the quotation and the photograph suggest?
2. Why did the Portuguese establish a presence mainly along the African coast?
3. How did the African slave trade expand?
4. How did kingdoms like the Asante and Oyo respond to the growing slave trade?
5. How did the European presence in Africa expand?
VOCABULARY: Mombasa; Malindi; Missionary; Boers
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 266 through 270
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Exit Ticket
EXIT TICKET
In his letter to King John III, what does King Affonso believe has caused
his vassals to become disobedient?
WORLD HISTORY
November 02, 2016
TOPIC: European Exploration of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
BIG IDEA: A desire for Asian trade goods laid the foundation for initial contact between
Europe and the rest of the world.
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: How were European encounters in East Asia shaped by the worldviews of both
Europeans and Asians?
I WILL: Be able to summarize the causes that led to the Age of Exploration
(SS.912.W.4.11).
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
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How
How
Why
How
Why
Why
did
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did
did
did
did
the Dutch build up a strong presence in Southeast Asia?
Britain gain control of India?
Ming China demand that Europeans pay for goods with gold or silver?
the Qing respond to Britain’s diplomatic mission?
Korea become isolated?
the Tokugawas turn against Europeans?
VOCABULARY: Sovereign; Manchus
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 271 through 279
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Exit Ticket
EXIT TICKET
What might have happened if Asian explorers, rather than Europeans,
had first reached the Americas?
WORLD HISTORY
November 03 - 04, 2016
TOPIC: European Exploration of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
BIG IDEA: A desire for Asian trade goods laid the foundation for initial contact between
Europe and the rest of the world.
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: What logistical measures were necessary for early European exploration and
trade?
I WILL: Be able to use my knowledge of social studies, science, and math to plan a sea
voyage for trade or exploration, using items and knowledge available during the Age
of Exploration (1450 – 1650) (group activity)
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
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Where are you departing and where are you going?
When are you leaving and when will you arrive in each planned port?
Why are you going – trade or exploration?
Who is onboard – nationality, how many?
What supplies and goods are you carrying onboard? How much of each item
will you need to keep all of your people alive for the trip?
6. How will the items be preserved for the trip and how will you ration them?
7. What provisions do you have onboard to treat emergencies?
8. How will you navigate? How will you use astronomy and math?
VOCABULARY: Sextant; Scurvy; Celestial; Astrolabe
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, chapter 14, handouts, Internet sources
VIDEO ASSIGNMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3Egmp94aZw
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Detailed answers to Focus Questions. Draw a sketch of your
ship and a map of your voyage.
WORLD HISTORY
November 07 – 11, 2016
TOPIC: DBQ – Printing Press
BELLWORK: Write your name on your DBQ handout (pick one up on the front table)
and begin scanning through it.
EQ: Exploration or Reformation: Which Was the More Important Consequence of the
Printing Press?
I WILL: Be able to demonstrate my ability to analyze and synthesize information into
a cogent essay about the importance of the printing press.
FOCUS QUESTIONS: In the DBQ packet
VOCABULARY: DBQ Packet
READING ASSIGNMENT: DBQ Packet
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: DBQ Essay
WORLD HISTORY
November 14, 2016
TOPIC: Absolutism and Enlightenment
BIG IDEA: Discontent with traditional institutions of power led to new philosophies
and alternate forms of government
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: How did Philip II extend Spain’s power and help establish a golden age?
I WILL: Be able to compare the development of constitutional monarchy in England
with that in Spain (SS.912.W.5.1)
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1. Why did Charles V divide the Hapsburg Empire?
2. What were Philip II’s motivations for waging war?
3. What was the Siglo de Oro?
VOCABULARY: Hapsburg Empire; Absolute Monarch; Divine Right; Armada
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 318 through 323
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Exit Ticket
EXIT TICKET – Write in Notebook
How were Charles V and Philip II alike and different in their goals of
ensuring absolute power and strengthening Catholicism?
WORLD HISTORY
November 15, 2016
TOPIC: Absolutism and Enlightenment
BIG IDEA: Discontent with traditional institutions of power led to new philosophies
and alternate forms of government
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: How did France become the leading power of Europe under the absolute rule of
Louis XIV?
I WILL: Be able to compare the development of constitutional monarchy in England
with that in France (SS.912.W.5.1)
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
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What rights did the Edict of Nantes extend to Huguenots?
Why did Louis XIV choose the sun as his symbol?
How did Louis XIV secure support from the nobility?
How did Louis’s actions weaken France’s economy?
VOCABULARY: Huguenots; Edict of Nantes; Intendant; Levée
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 324 through 328
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Exit Ticket
EXIT TICKET
How did Henry IV’s conversion to Catholicism help France unite?
WORLD HISTORY
November 17 - 18, 2016
TOPIC: Midterm Review
BIG IDEA: Preparation for the Midterm Exam that will be given Dec 14-16
BELLWORK: Begin filling out the Scranton on your desk
EQ: How can I best prepare for the 100 question midterm examination to be given
next month?
I WILL: Be able to demonstrate my mastery of standards related to the first semester
of World History by scoring at least 80% on today’s pre-test. I will also learn more
about time management and other test taking skills.
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1. On your exam
VOCABULARY: N/A
READING ASSIGNMENT: On the test
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: N/A
WORLD HISTORY
November 21, 2016
TOPIC: Absolutism and Enlightenment
BIG IDEA: Discontent with traditional institutions of power led to new philosophies
and alternate forms of government
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: How did the two great empires of Austria and Prussia emerge from the Thirty
Years’ War and subsequent events?
I WILL: Be able to use political maps to describe the change in boundaries and
governments within continents (SS.912.G.4.9)
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
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What were some effects of the Peace of Westphalia?
What caused the War of the Austrian Succession?
How did Frederick William increase his power?
What were the two main rivalries after 1750?
VOCABULARY: Elector; Mercenary; Depopulation
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 339 through 343
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Exit Ticket
EXIT TICKET
What impact did the Thirty Years’ War have on the German states?
WORLD HISTORY
November 22, 2016
TOPIC: Absolutism and Enlightenment
BIG IDEA: Discontent with traditional institutions of power led to new philosophies
and alternate forms of government
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: How did Peter the Great and Catherine the Great strengthen Russia and expand
its territory?
I WILL: Be able compare the development of constitutional monarchy in England with
that in Russia (SS.912.W.5.1)
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1. What rewards and punishments did Peter use to solidify his control over the
nobles?
2. What impact did Peter’s defeat of Sweden have on Russia’s expansion?
3. How were Catherine’s goals similar to those of Peter?
4. What changes did Catherine bring to Russia?
VOCABULARY: Westernization; Autocratic; Boyar; Partition
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 344 through 349
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Short Answer Essay
SHORT ANSWER ESSAY
Compare Peter the Great with one of the following:
Philip II
Louix IV
James I
Charles I
Frederick II
WORLD HISTORY
November 28 - 30, 2016
TOPIC: Absolutism and Enlightenment
BIG IDEA: Discontent with traditional institutions of power led to new philosophies
and alternate forms of government
BELLWORK: Write the EQ, Focus Questions, and Vocabulary in your notebook.
EQ: How did the British Parliament assert its rights against royal claims to absolute
power in the 1600s?
I WILL: Be able to compare the development of constitutional monarchy in England
with that in France, Spain, and Russia (SS.912.W.5.1)
FOCUS QUESTIONS:
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Why did Henry VIII work with Parliament?
What was the Petition of Right?
What was the result of the English Civil War?
What was the Commonwealth?
What was the Glorious Revolution?
What three political institutions contributed to the evolution of Britain’s
constitutional government?
7. How did British society remain divided?
VOCABULARY: Dissenter; Puritans; Limited Monarchy; Constitutional Government;
Oligarchy
READING ASSIGNMENT: Textbook, pages 330 through 337
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Answer Focus Questions and Exit Ticket
EXIT TICKET
How did the Stuarts differ from the Tudors in their approach to
Parliament?