HW#11-3 Nationalism Essay

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION

Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task

below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Nationalism

Throughout history, nationalist movements have begun in different countries and

regions with the hope of achieving either unification or independence. The results

of these movements have been mixed.

Task:

Select one country or region and

• Describe the historical circumstances that led the people of this country or

region to begin a nationalist movement

• Describe a goal of the nationalist movement

• Discuss a method used to achieve this goal

• Discuss the results of this nationalist movement on this country or region

You may use any country or region from your study of global history. Some suggestions you

might wish to consider include Germany, Kenya, India, China, Latin America, the Balkans,

and the Middle East

HW#10- 3 Essay - Political Systems

Theme:  Political Systems
Political systems have affected the history and culture of nations and societies.
Task:
Choose two different political systems and for each
• Describe the characteristics of the political system
• Discuss how the political system has affected the history or culture of a specific
nation or society
You may use any political systems from your study of global history.  Some suggestions you
might wish to consider include absolute monarchy, constitutional monarchy, parliamentary
democracy, direct democracy, theocracy, communism, and fascism.

HW#9-3 Nonpolitical revolutions Essay

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task
below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change
Not all revolutions are political. Nonpolitical revolutions have brought important
intellectual, economic, and/or social changes to societies.
Task:
Identify two nonpolitical revolutions that brought important intellectual,
economic, and/or social changes to societies and for each
• Describe one change brought about by this nonpolitical revolution
• Discuss an impact this nonpolitical revolution had on a specific society or
societies
You may use any nonpolitical revolution that brought important intellectual, economic,
and/or social changes from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to
consider include the Neolithic Revolution (10,000–6,000 B.C.), the Commercial Revolution
(11th–18th centuries), the Scientific Revolution (16th–18th centuries), the Enlightenment
(17th–18th centuries), the Agricultural Revolution (18th–19th centuries), the Industrial
Revolution in Europe (18th–19th centuries), and the Green Revolution (late 20th century).
You are not limited to these suggestions. However, do not choose a political revolution
as one of your two revolutions.
Guidelines:

HW#7-3

Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Change - Turning Points

Political, economic, and social conditions have often led to turning points that have changed the course of history for nations and peoples.

Task:

•Identify two turning points from your study of global history.

·Describe the causes and key events that led to the turning point

·Explain how each turning point changed the course of history for nations and peoples

You may use any geographic feature from your study of global history. Do not use the United States in your answer Using the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation

HW #8-3:

Create a BLPT card for 7 Turning Points and 4 cards for Ancient Civilization from Today. (Buy Index Cards/Highlighter/pencils)

HW #7-3A:

 Create a BLPT card for 7 Turning Points and 4 cards for Ancient Civilization from Today. (Buy Index Cards/Highlighter/pencils)

HW #6-3-Belief System Essay

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION

Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Belief Systems

There are a variety of belief systems practiced throughout the world today. Many of these beliefs have developed massive followings, and as a result, have had a considerable amount of influence on culture in the areas where they are practiced.

Task:

Choose two belief systems from your study of global history, and for each one:

·        Identify the nation or region where it was founded.

·        Describe two basic teachings of the belief system.

·        Discuss how the belief system has influenced the culture of the areas in which it is currently practiced.

You may use any example from your study of global history. Do not use the United States in your answer. Some suggestions that you may wish to consider include: Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Buddhism, Shinto, Animism, Confucianism, and Taoism.

HW #5-3 Geography Essay and complete page 9 of the review guide.

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION

Directions: Write a well-

organized essay that includes an introduction, several

paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Geography

Task: Select one geographic feature from your study of global history.

Explain how this geographic feature has had an effect on the

historical development of two

nations or regions.

Be sure to include specific historical examples in your essay

You may use any geographic feature from your study of global history. Some

suggestions you might wish to consider include: river valley, mountain, desert, island,

rain forest, and climate. Do not use the United States in your answer.

HW #4-3: Create a BLPT cards (Buy Index Cards/Highlighter/pencils)

HW #4-3: Create a BLPT card for each question you missed on Friday’s Assessment. (Buy Index Cards/Highlighter/pencils)

HW #3-3 Human Rights Essay and complete chart.

THEME: Human Rights Violations— The human rights (“HR”) of many groups have been violated at different times in various nations and regions.  Efforts by governments, groups & individuals to resolve these rights violations have met with mixed results.
TASK:
• Describe one historical circumstance that led to a human rights violation in the nation or region;
• Describe one example of a human rights violation in that nation or region;
• Discuss the extent to which government, a group, or an individual made an attempt to resolve this human rights violation.

HW#2-3

In at least a paragraph create a realistic peace plan for the Arab-Israeli Conflict.  

HW #1-3

HW: Pretend you are either an Israeli or Arab historian.  In a brief paragraph, give an explanation of the conflict.