Social Studies

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World History

World History

 

Cave Painting Web Search

 

Lascaux Caves at http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/

 

Chauvet Caves at http://www.culture.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/

 

Cosquer Caves at http://www.culture.fr/culture/archeosm/en/fr-cosqu1.htm

 

Altimira Caves at http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/Prehistory/Altamira.CP.html

 

                             http://www.showcaves.com/english/es/showcaves/Altamira.html

 

Jebel Acacus      http://www.acacus.it/eng/ricter_arte_ru1.htm  

(Scroll down to “The Paintings of ‘Round Head’ Phrase”)

 

Tassili n’Ajer     http://www.calacademy.org/exhibits/africa/exhibit/sahara/artwork.htm

 

All caves at         http://www.hominids.com/donsmaps/cavepaintings.html

 

           

Mrs. Wolf’s class:

Remember to answer the following questions:

 

                        1. Who discovered the cave?

                        2. When were they discovered?

                        3. How old are the paintings according to radio carbon dating?

                        4. What is the main subject or subjects of the cave paintings

      (i.e. animals, people, etc)?

                        5. The public is not allowed to go into the caves. Why not?

                        6. Describe the style of painting in each cave.

 

Ms. Compton’s class:

Remember to answer the following questions on a separate

sheet of paper:

 

            1. What is the name of the cave?

            2. Where is the cave located?

            3. When was the cave discovered?

            4. Look at the pictures of the cave paintings.

               What appears to be the main subject or subjects of the cave paintings?

            5. Identify and describe one or two facts about the cave and its art that

    you found interesting. (One possibility could be the age of the

    paintings, etc.)

 

            Conclusion Questions: After examining the caves and answering the

              above questions, write down these two questions and answer them.

 

            A. Describe how the caves & paintings are alike.

            B. What did you learn about prehistoric society?

            C. The public is not allowed to go into the caves.

    Why do you think that is?

 

 

Slave Trade Web Search

 

Directions:  In the computer lab, explore and research the photographs

and information about the slave trade.  Explore the following two websites

and complete the charts by listing 3 to 4 interesting facts for each column.

 

I. The Atlantic Slave Trade and Slave Life in the Americas         

http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu./Slavery

Click on “Explore Collection” and then explore the following three links:

1.  Capture of Slaves and Coffles in Africa

2.  Slave Ships and the Atlantic Crossing

 

II. The Mariners’ Museum –

http://www.mariner.org/captivepassage/introduction/index.html

Explore the following three links: 1) Departure, 2) Middle Passage, & 3) Arrival.

 

III. Take the quiz       http://www.mariner.org/captivepassage/quiz/index.html

 

Write down your score. What questions did you miss? Why?

 

IV. Conclusion Activity

What did you learn from this activity?

 

 

Name:____________________________ Block: __________

World History

French Revolution Web Quest

 

Directions:

Log into a library computer.

Open Internet Explorer and navigate to the Galena High School Home Page

(http://ww.galenahigh.com).

Click on Library.

Click on Resources.

Underneath On-line Databases, click on ABC-CLIO. The login and password are 

washoeschools.

 

Click on World History: the Modern Era

In the Site Search: type Louis XIV and click GO.

Select 72 Biographies and choose Louis XIV.

 

Read the article about Louis the XIV and answer the following questions:

 

1. Describe the events in Louis XIV’s life from birth until he fully assumed his duties as King in 1654.

 

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2. In what ways did King Louis the XIV change how the monarchy ruled France?

 

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3. King Louis the XIV’s reign came to symbolize a golden age in France. What did he do that influenced France’s culture?

 

 

 

4. King Louis XIV wanted religious unity for his kingdom. What did he do? What happened to the churches and Protestants as a result of his actions?

 

 

 

 

5. King Louis the XIV was a strong leader who changed the way France was ruled and its culture. If you met King Louis the XIV today, describe 4 personality traits he would have.

 

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6. If you were a young soldier under Louis XIV, would you want to follow him into battle? Tell me why you would or wouldn’t follow him into battle.

 

 

 

7. Read the following article:

            King Louis XVI

    Answer this question:

    Should King Louis XVI have been executed? Why or why not?

 

 

 

 

8. Return to the library’s Resource Page and click on  “Awesomestories.com”. Type the password “grizzlies” under “individual Members” and click “GO”.

 

Under “Site Search” find the words “Click Here” and click on them. This site uses a subject index to locate articles. Click on “M” and then the number “2”  for Marie Antoinette. Once there, click on the article “Diamond-Necklace Affair”.

 

After reading the article “Diamond-Necklace Affair”, briefly describe what happened (10 items - Last point: How did this incident affect the Queen’s reputation?).

 

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9. Visit:

Palace of Versailles  (Click on the arrows above the pictures to move to the next photo in the virtual tour.)

 

List five interesting facts that you read while visiting the Palace rooms.

 

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10. Which picture intrigued you the most and why?

 

 

 

11. Read Napoleon Bonaparte’s Biography.

            Name two traits that helped Napoleon become one of the most famous soldiers in history.

 

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12. Read about plots to assassinate Napoleon.

 

            What famous opera was Napoleon going to the Premiere of when one assassination attempt was set in motion?

           

 

           

            Did Napoleon then attend the opera, or did he return home?

 

 

13. Read the article about Bastille Day.

            List the 6 causes of the French Revolution:

 

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