Unit #1 Target Review - World Studies



Unit #1 Target Review

1. You will know the vocabulary associated with this unit and how each word connects to the important ideas.

a. Using the vocabulary words from this unit write a paragraph using all of the words that explains this unit in your own words (underline each vocabulary word)

2. You will be able to define history and analyze how it is more than just facts

a. How would you define history in your own words

b. What is a very important part of that definition

c. Why is history always changing?

d. Why is history not as cut and dry as you might think?

e. In one sentence what do you think is most important to remember about the study of History? (Not a definition!)

3. You will be able to compare and contrast primary and secondary sources and make that distinction when presented with them.

a. How would you define a primary source? Give an example!

b. How would you define a secondary source? Give an example!

c. Why is it important to know the difference between these two if you are studying history or just being an informed citizen?

d. In one sentence what do you think is most important to remember about primary and secondary sources? (Not definitions!)

4. You will know the difference between fact and opinion and be able to distinguish between the two when present in readings.

a. How would you define a fact? Give an example!

b. How would you define an opinion? Give an example!

c. Why is it important to know the difference between these two if you are studying history or just being an informed citizen?

d. In one sentence what do you think is most important to remember about fact and opinion? (Not definitions!)

e. In one sentence what do you think the study of history, primary and secondary sources, and fact and opinion have to do with each other? (Not definitions!)

5. You will know the difference between a hypothesis and theory, how they relate to each other, and the impact they have on the study of history.

a. What is the process of having a hypothesis and then a theory?

b. What impact do they have of the study of history?

c. In one sentence what do you think is most important to remember about hypothesis and theory? (Not definitions!)

6. You will be able to define pre-history and understand the difficulties faced when studying this period of time.

a. How would you define pre-history in your own words?

b. What makes this period of time difficult to study?

c. Why are dates in pre-history not 100% accurate?

d. What systems do we use today to measure and show time periods?

7. You will know where scientists believe the first humans came from and evaluate some of the theories of human development and spread.

a. Where do most scientists believe the first humans came from? How did they spread?

b. What are other theories or possibilities out there?

c. Where do you think humans first came from and how did they spread? Back it up with your own reasoning!

8. You will describe the characteristics of pre-history by comparing and contrasting the Old and New Stone ages, providing examples of each, and be able to understand the progression from one to the other.

a. What is another name for the Old Stone Age?

b. How long did the OSA last and what best describes the way people lived?

c. Where can you find an excellent example of artwork from the OSA?

d. What is another name for the New Stone Age?

e. How long did the NSA last and what best describes the way people lived?

f. Where can you find excellent archeological examples from the NSA?

g. What was the transition process between Old and New Stones like?

h. What are some of the theories about what happened to the Neanderthal? What do you think caused them to go extinct?

i. How have people’s theories of Neanderthal changed since they were discovered? What causes the changes?

j. What are some of the theories on where, when, and how farming started? What do you believe and why?

k. What comes after the NSA? How were periods of time grouped together?

l. In one sentence what do you think is the most important thing to know about Pre-history? (Not definition!)

m. In one sentence what do you think hypothesis and theory and Pre-history have to do with each other? (Not definition!)

9. You will know what the key factor is in the development of civilization? Why?

a. What is the definition of Civilization? How would you put it in your own words?

b. What was the key factor in the development of civilization? How did this work?

c. How has the idea of civilization changed throughout history? What would you like it to be like today?

10. You will know what the features of civilization are and which one is the central or key to this development. Are they still important today? Why?

a. What are the features of a civilization?

b. Circle the key or central factor and why it holds that distinction?

c. How do these features stand the test of time, how have views on what makes a civilization changed through history, and how you see them today?

d. Could you have a civilization with just one of these features? Explain!

e. In one sentence what is most important to remember about civilizations? (Not definition!)

11. You will know where the first civilizations developed and why?

a. What type physical feature did the first civilization develop along?

b. What are the 4 main civilizations and the river(s) they developed along?

c. What are the main reasons for that development in these locations?

12. You will know what some of the first civilizations were and analyze their distinct characteristics.

a. Where do scientists believe the first civilization started?

b. What is Mesopotamia? What is the Fertile Crescent?

c. What was the Epic of Gilgamesh?

d. Which group is not only an ethnic but also a religious group?

e. Which group was very interested in the afterlife?

f. What is Cuneiform?

g. What is the Rosetta Stone?

h. Who was Hammurabi and what did he do?

i. Which group invented use of iron?

j. Which group developed an alphabet that will lead to our own?

k. Which group is considered the first Empire in history?

l. What was the Hanging Gardens and why was it built?

m. Which group was the largest empire of its time?

n. Which group were fierce warriors that used intimidation?

o. Where was the first known library located?

p. Which group in India created the Vedas, religious books that became the basis for Hinduism?

q. What is the dynastic cycle?

r. Which group in India was led by Asoka? What did he do that was significant?

s. Which group invented the first wheeled vehicle?

t. Which group in India is considered the Golden Age when many advancements were made?

u. Who was Shi Huangdi and what did he do?

v. Which group in China developed silk making?

w. What is Confucianism and what impact did it have on China?

x. Which group in China do people today consider their greatest ancestors because of all their achievements?

13. You will develop a list of the contributions these civilizations made to today.

a. List as many contributions made by the first civilizations as you can think of:

14. You will know some of the significant ancient wonders that we use to learn about the past.

a. Write a little information on each of the ancient wonders presented in class so that you know where it is, what it is, and what is unique about it:

15. You will be able to identify on a map where the topics from the unit are located.

a. Hand draw a map that shows the following places: Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China- civilizations/ East Africa Rift Valley (do on your own paper and attach)

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