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World History First Semester 1
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World History
First Semester
½ Credit Course
Each part must be finished before this class is considered
complete
Online lessons
Government systems (CLE 1.A.a, 1.A.b)(CLE 2.B, 2.C)
Pillars of civilization (CLE 6.M)
Magna Carta (CLE 1.B)
Important people (CLE 1.B)
Worksheets
Total Score
Notes
Grade in %
Worksheets in this workbook
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Government systems pg. 2,3
Pillars of civilization pg. 7,8
Magna Carta pg. 9
Who they were and why they were important pg. 10
Key terms you need to know pg. 12, 13
World History First Semester 2
Government Systems Worksheet
Analyze changes in democracy and republics over time. (CLE 1.A.a)
Apply the following in the context of the historical period being studied: democracy, republic,
changing role of government, representation. (CLE 1.A.b)
The first people to claim a democracy were:
Whereas the Romans had:
People
Government
Romans
Democracy
Who could vote
Who could hold office
Day to day decisions were
made by:
The role of government was:
Women’s role
What happened and why
Now compare today’s democracy and answer the same questions:
What are the biggest differences in the role of government?
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Compare and contrast governmental systems, current and historical, including those that are
democratic, totalitarian, monarchic, oligarchic, and theocratic, and describe their impact (CLE
2.B) Analyze the processes pertaining to: selection of political leaders, functions and styles of
leadership, how laws are made, enforced, changed, and interpreted (CLE 2.C)
List countries, past and present, that have the following government systems
Democracy
Totalitarian
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Government system:
Democracy
Totalitarianism
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
How leaders are
selected
Functions and style of
leadership
Laws: how are they
made, enforced,
changed, interpreted
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Pillars of Civilization
There are several “pillars” or building blocks that help to determine the
value of a civilization. These pillars can be used to examine various
civilizations and better understand their evolution and impact on history and
the world today.
*Geography (Physical Environment) – Often the basic geography
dictated whether or not a civilization could thrive and be successful.
How much arable land did they have for farming; access to water: lakes,
rivers, streams for irrigation and drinking, natural boundaries such as
mountains, large bodies of
water to assist in defense and provide
observable means of separation from neighbors and enemies. Also,
access to terrain that allows easy travel within the country and to travel
to other countries or territories for trade, expansion of territory
*Governments – This was how peoples governed themselves, enforced
laws and order
 Monarchies: Governments ruled by a sovereign king or
queen (China)
 Dynasty: Family of rulers in which the right to rule is passed
on within
family (Egypt, China)
 Theocracy: Leader considered divine and equal to a god –
also there is no separation between “church” and “state” as
the leader is often both spiritual and civic/political leader
(Mesopotamia)
 Republic: Form of government in which a leader is not a
king and certain citizens were given the right to vote
(Greece)
 Democracy: System of government where people
participate in government decision making
 Oligarchy: Rulers of a few: King and selected aristocrats
(Athens)
*Religion – The belief of powerful spiritual beings that permeated all
aspects of the universe and helped to explain natural phenomenon that
early peoples did not understand. As nations evolved, religion gave
peoples a sense of immorality and a belief in life after death and
provided a sense of security
 Polytheistic: a belief in many gods (Greece, Rome)
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 Monotheistic: a belief in one god (Israel, Muslim)
 Theocracy: no separation between church and state, the
state leader is also the religious leader (Mesopotamia)
Social Structure (classes/make-up of society)- Often social structure
determined the status of a person and what role they would play in their
civilization Status often determined privileges and ability to participate in
government or religious rites. Many civilizations promoted an upper,
middle and lower class
 Upper Class: Ruling class, usually comprised of ruling
class, wealthy, and often religious leaders. Can often
include warriors
 Middle Class: Usually comprised of merchants, craftsmen,
farmers, some minor government or civil workers
 Lower Class: poor, impoverished, disenfranchised (noncitizens, slaves)
 Patriarchal: dominated by men
 Caste System: Rigid Social Class System that does not
allow for movement from one class to another (India:
Brahmans, Kshtriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, Untouchables)
* Writing (Written Language– The innovation of writing allowed
civilizations to record events, pass on knowledge, write down laws, and
texts to advance reading which led to the classic literature and epic poems
and stories as folklore started to be written down for future generations
 Cuneiform (Wedge shaped writing) (Mesopotamia)
 Hieroglyphics (pictures and abstract forms) (Egypt)
 Hieratic Script (simplified version) used for record
keeping
 Semitic: 22 letter alphabet
 Hebrew
* Contributions – Cultural advancements that impacted future civilizations
 Arts: Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, Drama, Literature
(Greek: Illiad and Odyssey)
 Architecture: building designs and layouts (Mesopotamia:
Ziggurats, Rome: The Arch and Dome, Muslim: Mosques)
 Mathematics: multiplication, square roots
 Science:
 Astrology/Astronomy
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 Medicine
 Technology:
o Bronze Age
o Iron Age
o Wheel
o Plow
 Law
 Philosophy
*Economy – How did civilizations become wealthy and prosperous
 Trade (Silk Road)(Seafarers-Phoenicians)
 Farming (irrigation, plow, )
 Industry (iron, bronze weaponry)
*Reason for Demise – Every great civilization has, for the most part,
evolved from birth, maturity, to decline. What has caused the demise of
great civilizations of the past:
 Weak Leadership
 Struggles over leadership succession/civil wars (Greece
Peloponnesian War)
 Moral decline (Loss of law and order)
 Overexpansion of territory (Rome: Split into two empires
 Outside forces invasion
* Cities – What great cities were identified with ancient civilizations—the
rise of
cities advanced populations, promoted trade, and cultural
advancements. Also, cities became the locations for the seat of power of
civilizations
* Dates – When did the civilization exist: some civilizations evolved in
stages
others existed for only a short period of time. Registering dates
helps to track
longevity of a civilization as well as progression of
civilizations over time.1
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Pillars are from Mr. Flanagan
World History First Semester 7
Pillars of Civilization worksheet
Describe the major social institutions and how they fulfill human needs. (CLE 6.M)
The civilization I am studying is:
The time of this civilization was:
Its location is:
Important natural features are:
Location of water:
Types of crops or growth:
Did this crop help build or diminish the civilization and how or why:
Type of government and the leader during this time:
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Religious beliefs:
Social structure was:
Form of communication (written/oral):
They contributed:
 Art:
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Architecture:
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Math:
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Science:
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Technology:
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Law:
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Philosophy:
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Economy:
Cause of demise:
World History First Semester 9
Magna Carta worksheet
Explain the relevance and the connection of constitutional principles in the following documents:
Magna Carta, writings of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and the Social Contract
theory (CLE 1.B)
The country where the Magna Carta was signed:
The King that had to sign was:
The reason he had to sign was:
What did the Magna Carta basically say or do?
Articles from the Magna Carta that apply to our historical documents and how they apply:
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Who were they and why they were important:
Thomas
Hobbes
Dates of life
Lived where
Known as:
Written works
Political views
Theories
contributed
What did the
theory say
Why is this
person
important to us
Source for
information
(cannot be only
Wikipedia)
John
Locke
Jean-Jacques
Rousseau
Charles-Louis
Montesquieu
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Terms CLE’s
3b.H. Analyze the following developments related to the Renaissance and
Reformation including: new ways of thinking, humanism, new
developments in arts and their impact on later developments
3b.I. Assess the impact of the First Global Age, including the Columbian
Exchange; the origins and consequences of European overseas
expansion; the effect of European arms and economic power on the other
parts of the world; resulting transformations in the Americas, Africa, Asia,
and Europe and the conflicts among European maritime and land powers
3b.J. Analyze the Scientific Revolution in the context of what it was, its
antecedents and its impact on Europe and the world
3b.K.a. Evaluate the Enlightenment, including its principle ideas, its
antecedents, its challenge to absolutist monarchies and others, and its
effects on world history
3b.K.b. Identify and explain the major revolutions of the 18th and 19th
centuries, including political revolutions (American and French) and the
Industrial Revolution (causes, development, reactions and other
consequences, such as social, political, and economic globalization)
3b.L. Describe the evolution of diverse economic theories and practices,
including: manorialism, mercantilism, laissez faire, capitalism, and
socialism. Describe the social and political effects these have had on
various societies
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Define or explain the following terms as they relate globally:
Need to include dates and main ideas. Must have at least 3 sentences for each
Economic:
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Laissez faire:
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Capitalism:
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Manorialism:
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Mercantilism:
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Socialism
Cultural Movements:
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Renaissance:
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Reformation:
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Age of Enlightenment:
Global Expansion:
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Columbian Exchange:
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Colonialism:
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Imperialism
Revolutions:
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Industrial revolution:
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French
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American
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Scientific
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Government Systems Student given lesson
Expectations:
Topic
Dates
Length
Depth of
knowledge
The subject of
the lesson is
clearly identified
The times related
to the topic are
given
Lesson will be at
least 10 minutes
Questions will be
anticipated and
will be answered
The difference
between
democracy and
republics are
explained
An example of a
republic and
democracy, both
ancient and
modern are given
A comparison
between a
democracy and at
least one other
form of
government will
be given
The role of
government in
terms of what it
does for society
will be explained
The pros and
cons of a
government will
be given with an
argument on why
it is the best form
This assignment
Meets or exceeds
expectations
3
Fair, not all
expectations met
2
Needs much
improvement
1
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Overall quality
will be finished
within 3 school
days
This paper is so
good it deserves
extra points.
Pillars of Civilization Report
Expectations:
Structure
Basic facts
Natural resources
Social
Contributions
Proper report
writing will be
used. The flow of
the writing will
smoothly
transition from
one topic to the
next
The basic facts of
which
civilization, time,
and place are
fully included
and very
descriptive
The natural
resources are
included and the
importance of
each to the
society is fully
described
The form of
government,
religion, and
social structure
and their
importance to the
society are fully
described
The contributions
Writing is good,
meets or exceeds
expectations
3
Writing is fair,
not all
expectations are
met
2
Writing needs
much
improvement
1
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Demise
Length
Mechanics
Word choice
Writing time
Overall quality
listed on the
Pillars
worksheets and
their importance
to the society are
fully detailed
The fall of the
civilization, with
causes, is in
depth
Each paragraph
is a minimum of
7 sentences.
Minimum of 4
pages, double
spaced, and 12 or
14 font
Proper spelling,
punctuation, and
agreement is
followed
Words used are
appropriate to
student’s
understanding
and level
This assignment
will be finished
within 3 school
days
This paper is so
good it deserves
extra points.
Magna Carta Presentation
Expectations:
Structure
The Power Point
presentation will
have no less then
20 slides
Writing is good,
meets or exceeds
expectations
3
Writing is fair,
not all
expectations are
met
2
Writing needs
much
improvement
1
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Basic details
Goal
American Effect
Sources
Presentation
Length
Mechanics
Word choice
Writing time
The facts of
where, when ,
and who signed
the Magna Carta
are given
The purpose of
the document
will be explained
giving the causes
leading to its
creation
The Articles from
the Magna Carta
and the
corresponding
American
historical
documents will
be given
Sources will be
cited
The Power Point
will have proper
graphics and
color choice that
aide with
readability and
understanding
The slides will
have an
appropriate
amount of words
and or photos
that make for a
nice visual
presentation
Proper spelling,
punctuation, and
agreement is
followed
Words used are
appropriate to
student’s
understanding
and level
This assignment
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Overall quality
will be finished
within 3 school
days
This paper is so
good it deserves
extra points.
Hobbs, Locke, Rousseau Why they are important
Expectations:
Originality
Creativity
Effort
Information will
be delivered
through
nontraditional
means (no paper
or power point)
The students
strength and
learning style are
evident
This project will
show a level of
effort
Presentation
Information
Accuracy
All information
will be accurate
with references
Criteria to be
determined
Length
Mechanics
Each paragraph is
a minimum of 7
sentences.
Minimum of 2
pages, double
spaced, and 12 or
14 font
Proper spelling,
punctuation, and
agreement is
Meets or exceeds
expectations
3
Fair, not all
expectations are
met
2
Needs much
improvement
1
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Word choice
Writing time
Overall quality
followed
Words used are
appropriate to
student’s
understanding
and level
This assignment
will be finished
within 3 school
days
This paper is so
good it deserves
extra points.