journals

__4th MP Journals:__

Journal #1: What do you think happened to French society after the Fall of the Bastille? Is the use of violence acceptable to end oppression?

__Journal #2:__ Choose 1… - Was the guillotine an effective tool in controlling the French people? - How did the slogan “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” sum up the goals of the Revolution? - Did the French Revolution turn out the way you thought it would? Why/Why not?

__Journal #3:__

Pretend you’re the leader of a country taken over by Napoleon. It has now been decided that Napoleon is to be exiled to the Island of St. Helena. The world leaders are now coming together to decide how to piece Europe back together.

What do you think should happen? Who should rule the conquered countries?

__Journal #4:__

What have you learned/discovered from your experience at the Holocaust museum? What unanswered questions do you still have? Do you believe that it is possible for another Holocaust to happen in your lifetime? Explain your response. How can we teach tolerance, acceptance of differences, diversity, etc.?

__Journal #5__ How has technology effected warfare? Can you name anything we use today on a regular basis that was originally designed for war?

__Journal #6:__ Period 1: Based on your knowledge, do you think Wilson’s 14 Points are “just”? Do you think his ideas will bring peace for a long time?

Period 2,3,6 Do you think the Treaty of Versailles was fair for Germany? Why/Why not? How would you react if you were Germany?

__Journal #7:__

Why do you think people supported Hitler? What emotions does he appeal to?

Think about the Treaty of Versailles and Germany's reaction.

__Journal #8 –__

Do you believe that this school is preparing you for life as a contributing member to society? Why/Why Not? Do you believe the information you learn is true and virtuous?

Virtuous = good, righteous, honest

__3rd MP Journals:__


 * 1) 15 - What is Power? What does Power look like?


 * 1) 16 (2/3/10) - Analyze this cartoon and record your thoughts. Think of 3 questions you need answered to help you analyze this cartoon.


 * 1) 17 - (2/22/10) Recall a time when you stood by silently while an injustice was occurring. And write about it…


 * 1) 18 - How is the situation in the Sudan similar to that to the Genocide in Rwanda? How is it different?


 * 1) 19 - How would you describe a revolution? What causes people to revolt? What have you revolted against?

__2nd MP Journals:__ __Remember - You're graded on your depth and insight, and not on any correct answer. These are your thoughts!__


 * 1) 8 (11/9/09) - Does religion have an important role in your life? Why? Do you practice any religion? If not, why? How do you feel about people who have different religious views?


 * 1) 9 (11/11/09) - Today is veterans day. Write a letter to a veteran of any American war. Think about the sacrifices they make for your country.


 * 1) 10 (12/7/09) - You are the ruler of the Byzantine Empire. Through expansion you hope to make your empire even greater. Will you do it through military conquest, or by other means?

How would you expand your empire? What are the benefits and drawbacks of a military conquest? Why might you choose diplomacy or intermarriage with an outside ruling family?


 * 1) 11 (12/10/09)

How can art help us study history? How can art help us study culture?


 * 1) 12 (12/14/09)

Based on your interpretation of the painting 'A startling account, Constantinople' - what can you tell others about the Constantinople in 1863? (refer to your notes and your ‘art historian’ chart for help)


 * 1) 13 (12/15/09)

How could the blending of culture help a civilization? How could it hurt? Do you think the Ottoman Empire benefited from their diverse culture? Why/why not?

Journal #14 (12/18/09) After viewing this short video – see if you can answer these questions:
 * What are the guidelines and aesthetic principles of Islamic art?
 * What types of objects are art in Islam?
 * What is the significance of calligraphy in Islamic art?

Journal #15 (1/4/10) What does cultural exchange mean to you? How does cultural exchange occur?

__First Marking Period Journals__


 * 1) 1 (9/10/09) - What is culture? What is your culture? How does culture help in studying world history?


 * 1) 2 (9/14/09) - Define technology? How do we use technology in our everyday lives?


 * 1) 3 (9/21/09)– What are the characteristics of a civilization? What does it mean to be “civilized”?


 * 1) 4 (10/8/09) - Describe some benefits of accepting new or different ideas. Describe some benefits on NOT accepting new ideas.


 * 1) 5 (10/14/09) - Describe a hero. What does your hero do? Who does he/she save? Is there a fatal flaw?


 * 1) 6 (10/19/09) - What makes a successful leader? Which is more important, results or integrity? Does a leader have to be liked to succeed?


 * 1) 7 (11/2/09) - What do you think happened to Europe after the fall of Rome? Be specific in your explanation.


 * Journals will be collected in Çlass on Friday, November 6th.** (they will be added to your Classwork grade)

__First Marking Period Journals__

How does culture help in studying world history?
 * 1) 1 - What is __culture__? What is your culture?

What may have caused early humans to migrate?
 * 2: What is migration? Why do people migrate?

How does the book define technology? How did early hominids use technology? How did the use of technology help the development of mankind?
 * 3: Define __technology__.

own words, define __civilization__. What does it mean to be “civilized”? What do some of the greatest civilizations of all time have in common? What do you think are the major characteristics of civilization?
 * 4:

We've now studied some successful civilizations. Unfortunately civilizations do not last forever, some combine with other civilizations to start new ones and others simply collapse over time. __**What are some factors that may cause a civilization to collapse?**__
 * 5:

Look at the map on page 121 and this map… How might the geography affect the success of the Greek civilization?
 * 6:



Is it possible for a civilization to regress? If so...how? If not... then why not? (regress: return to a previous, usually worse or less developed state)
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