Trivia Page: Record Daily Trivia in your notes!
Monday August 29-
1. 795 million people suffer from malnutrition (1 in 9 people)
2. 98% of those without food live in developing nations.
Tuesday August 30-
5% of Earth's water is ice. About 10% of the land on Earth is covered with ice.
Water sources?
Antarctica and Ice
Europe has no deserts on the entire continent, the only continent with this distinction.
Most deserts--- Antarctica classification
Wednesday August 31-
The world's smallest ocean is the Arctic Ocean but it is 1.5 times larger than the US! For most of the year it is completely covered with ice and the temperature rarely gets above freezing.
Thursday Sept.1-
The first city to reach a population of 1 million people was Rome, Italy in 133 B.C. London, England reached the mark in 1810 and New York, USA made it in 1875. Today, there are over 300 cities in the world that boast a population in excess of 1 million.
Friday Sept. 2- St. Augustine, FL is the oldest city in the US. Georgetown, SC is now debating this title due to some new discoveries within their town (Spanish settlement) and hope to take this title away!
Tuesday Sept 6th- The geographic center of the US- Lebanon, Kansas http://clui.org/ludb/site/geographic-center-lower-48-united-states Geographic center of NC- Star, NC (Montgomery County)
Geographic center of the Earth- Giza Pyramids, Africa
https://sacredsites.com/africa/egypt/the_great_pyramid_of_giza.htm
Wed. Sept. 7th- The first modern map was made in 1475. Early mapmakers would include fake names of cities "paper towns" within a map to catch those who would duplicate(copy) the map and try to resale their own version.
Mapping an Alaskan Mountain
Thursday Sept. 8th- The most expensive map ever sold was a map that was first labeled"America" printed in 1507--- $10million
---- Take out Data Notebooks
Friday Sept. 9th- Take out your notes on Exploration from Thursday and prepare for a review activity to turn in for a daily grade. Divide a clean sheet of paper into 4 equal corners.
Monday Sept.12th - The attack on the World Trade Center on 9/11 resulted in the largest loss of life by a foreign attack on American soil. Please take out your data notebook and design your new calendar for the remaining days of Sept. (outline is on the whiteboard- 3 weeks)
Tuesday Sept. 13th- Columbus not likely the "first" to cross the Atlantic Ocean and head towards North America (Leif Erikkson did so 5 centuries before Columbus)
Wednesday Sept. 14th- The news of success of Columbus first voyage spread throughout Europe, which helped to set the stage for European conquest of the Americas.
Thursday Sept. 15th- Answer For Review: (Quiz Friday)
1. Identify why Prince Henry the Navigator was important.
2. What group controlled trade before Age of Discovery/Exploration?
3. List the 4 R's of Exploration.
Conquistador- one who is out to conquer a new territory, name given to the 15th-16th century Spanish & Portugese soldiers who conquered much of the world--- Central and South America.
Friday Sept. 16th- Age of Exploration Test next week--- Questions for review what is an artifact, primary source??
Monday Sept. 19th- Terms to know:
Old World: Europe, Asia, Africa
New World: South America, North America
Tuesday Sept. 20th- Term to Know:
Columbian Exchange: exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.
Wednesday Sept. 21st- Term to know:
Conquistador- one who is out to conquer a new territory, name given to the 15th-16th century Spanish & Portugese soldiers who conquered much of the world--- Central and South America.
Thursday Sept. 22nd- The Renaissance time period begins when the Middle Ages ends (1350-1400) and began in Florence, Italy.
Take out notes to prep for test!!!
Friday Sept. 23rd- Francesco Petrarch was known as the "Father of Humanism". He was a scholar,poet who lived in Florence in the 1300's. He studied poets and philosophers from Ancient Rome and his ideas spread throughout Europe during the Renaissance.
Thursday Sept. 29th- Due to humanism ( taking an interest in human beings, good of humans) during the Renaissance, and the increase of the merchant class, extra money floated into the arts. Portraits became a popular--- Da Vinci experimented with a new medium for most artists, oil on wood.
Friday Sept. 30th- Democracy is one of the most common forms of government. Democracy means"rule by the people". About half of the world's governments claim to be democratic in nature.
Monday Oct. 3rd- The printing press was invented in 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg. After this invention, books became more widespread and made it easier for more people to learn to read. Ultimately, the ideas of the Renaissance will spread throughout Europe much faster.
Tuesday Oct. 4th- Another one of Da Vinci's famous pieces of art- "The Last Supper" was created in the height of the Renaissance. This masterpiece has struggled to survive intact, even in Da Vinci's lifetime. In the 17th Century a doorway was cut below the painting, compromising it even more. (Prepare for a photo study)
Wed. Oct. 5th- Prepare for a quiz on Government terms/Renaissance notes based on what you have been learning in class.
Thursday Oct. 6th- Martin Luther was born in Germany in 1483. He sparked the "revolution" in religion which became known as the Protestant Reformation. In 1517, he wrote the 95 Theses- based on 2 central beliefs (Bible is the central authority, and humans can only achieve salvation by faith not by good works).
Quote: " I would never have thought that such a storm would rise from Rome over one simple scrap of paper"- Martin Luther
Friday Oct. 7th-
The civil rights leader was born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929. In 1934, however, his father, a pastor at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, traveled to Germany and became inspired by the Protestant Reformation leader Martin Luther. As a result, King Sr. changed his own name as well as that of his 5‐year‐old son.
Monday Oct. 10th-
The Protestant Reformation began on Oct. 31, 1517 when Martin Luther nailed up his 95 Theses to the doors of the Roman Catholic Church. This action launched the "religious revolution" of Europe. Reformers became known as "Protestants". Luther protested the use of indulgences- payment for the forgiveness of sins in his 95 Theses.
Tuesday Oct. 11th- In 1521 Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor declared Luther to be an "outlaw" when he would not give up his views at the Diet of Worms. Luther was rushed into hiding at the Castle of Saxony to avoid the looming punishment that would be passed upon him---- others who had spoken out against the church were burned at the stake!
Wed. Oct. 12th-
William Tyndale meet with Martin Luther in Germany. He is mostly remembered due to the fact that he helped to translate the Bible into the English language. His version of the Bible translation was used by King James, which has had a lasting impact on many groups today.
Thursday Oct. 13th-
King Henry VIII of England broke with the rule of the Pope (1534) and created his own national Church- Church of England. This event begins the Protestant Reformation in England. King Henry VIII kept some of the elements of the Catholic faith in place during his rule. Future leaders will change and move towards Protestant faith.
Friday Oct. 14th- Prepare for Test!!! Take out your notes and study before we take the test today!!! Use your time wisely.
Monday Oct. 17th- The Scientific Revolution was a change in how people viewed the world. Those involved in the Scientific Revolution attempted to explain man and the natural world during the Renaissance time period.
Tuesday Oct. 18th-
- New scientific theories opens the door for other new ideas- innovations and philosophies for Enlightenment thinkers, and created change for many nations around the globe.
Wed. Oct. 19th- The telescope was of the tools that was refined and improved during the Scientific Revolution. Today you will focus on those important Scientists and Math genuis minds who helped to change our world.
Thursday Oct. 20th- Isaac Newton developed the Laws of gravity/motion during the Scientific Revolution. You will be reading more about him today as you finish your research on the Scientific Revolution.
Two important thinkers of the Enlightenment that had a lasting impact upon our nation: John Locke- natural rights (Declaration of Independence) and Montesquieu (separation of powers within the US Constitution)
Thursday Oct. 20th- Montesquieu's thinking about separation of powers influenced the writers of the US Constitution. His thoughts about this subject have left a lasting legacy upon many nations around the world.
Friday Oct. 21st- Take out notes and prepare for Quiz on Enlightenment today!
Monday Oct. 12th-
An Italian Enlightenment thinker named Cesare Bonesana Beccaria (BAYK•uh•REE•ah) criticized the abuses of justice system(torturing of witnesses and suspects, irregular proceedings in trials, and punishments that were cruel). He argued that a person accused of a crime should receive a speedy trial, and that torture should never be used. He also said, the degree of punishment should be based on the seriousness of the crime. He also believed that capital punishment should be abolished. His ideas influenced criminal law reformers in Europe and North America.
Tuesday Oct. 13th-
Which time period would time travel to?
Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Discovery or Enlightenment
Wed. Oct. 14th- Greenland is geographically part of North American Continent but culturally and politically connected to Europe.
1st Nine Weeks Assessment- take out notes and prepare for the test---remember you will not be able to use your book or notes today! (have your laptop ready to go!!!!)
Thursday Oct. 15th-
One of first popular uses of the word "revolution" for a change in government was in 1689, when England King and Queen became William and Mary, an event known as the "Glorious Revolution" and was remembered for its lack of violence.
Friday Oct. 16th-
"... reason, which is that law teaches all mankind, who would but consult it, that being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions."- John Locke, Two Treaties on Civil Government, 1689