Monday, December 14, 2009

Midterm Review - Chapter 1 & 2 Test

Hey WH Students,

Please post answers (from old tests) to the following questions to your blog:

Chapter 1 & 2 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10
Matching - #'s 1, 4, 5, 10
Essay - #2

Chapter 3 & 4 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16
Matching - #'s 2, 7, 9, 10
Short Answer - #'s 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 28, 29

Chapter 5 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 2, 3, 5, 8, 10
Matching - #'s 1, 4, 5, 6, 7

Chapter 6 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9
Matching - #'s 1, 4, 5
Short Answer - #9

Chapter 7 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14

Chapter 8 Test
Multiple Choice - #'s 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20
Matching - #'s 1, 2, 3, 5
Short Answer - #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8

Chapter 12 Test
Post answers to blog


Happy Midterm Week!
Ms. M

Thursday, December 10, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #40

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for after you finish your Ch. 14 Test:

1. Read pp. 256-259
2. Complete SR 1 on Page 259 plus Identify
3. Post to blog
4. Read pp. 260-263
5. Complete SR 2 on Page 263 plus Identify
6. Post to blog.
7. Find 10 pictures dealing with Post-Reformation Europe (Chapter 15) and post to your blog.
8. Find 10 pictures dealing with The Protestant Reformation and post to your blog.

Happy Thursday,
Ms. M

Midterm Exam Information - World History

Hey WH Students,

Here's some info on your Midterm Exam:
World History Midterm will come straight from old tests:
Chapter 1/2 Combo - What is History?
Chapter 3/4 Combo - Middle East
Chapter 5 - Egypt
Chapter 6 - Africa
Chapter 7 - Greece
Chapter 8 - Rome
Chapter 12 - Middle Ages

If you know these old tests, you'll do great on the Midterm. I do not change the questions.

Happy Studying!
Ms. M

Monday, November 30, 2009

Ch. 13 Online Blog Test (50 points) - due TODAY

Hey WH Students,

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving break with your fam :)

Here is your Ch. 13 Online Blog Test (open notes/book):

1) Complete the following from Chapter 13 Review on page 238 in your book. Post answers to your blog.
a) PEOPLE - do #'s 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 19, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33, 39, 42

2) Answer the following questions and post to your blog:
  1. Who were the earliest known inhabitants of the British Isles?
  2. What were the dates of the Hundred Years’ War?
  3. Which Germanic tribe conquered Spain in the 5th century?
  4. Which name did the Romans give to Spain?
  5. These were Muslims from North Africa who invaded Spain:
  6. What does “reconquista” mean?
  7. Name 4 nations that developed in Europe during the Middle Ages.
  8. What is the name of the monument in Southern England that may have been an ancient Celtic worship site?
  9. Which Germanic tribe named England?
  10. Which Anglo-Saxon poet lived in the 7th century? (Hint: There’s a Christian band named after him)
  11. Who was crowned king of France in 987 AD?
  12. Which French king was St. Louis, MO named after?
  13. What was the French Estates-General composed of? (List them out)
  14. Which peninsula is Spain located on?
  15. Name 3 Germanic tribes.
  16. Which countries fought during the Hundred Years’ War? Who won?
Happy Monday!
Ms. M


Friday, November 13, 2009

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #39

Hey WH Students,

After your Chapter 12 test:

1) Complete Ch 13 SR 2 plus Identify page 223
2) Post answers to blog for 25 points

Happy Blogging,
Ms. M

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #38

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Finish your Ch. 12 study guide from yesterday. Post your answers to your blog for 25 pts.
2) Complete Ch. 13 Section Review 1 plus Identify page 215
3) Post your answers to your blog

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Monday, November 9, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #37

Hey WH Students,

Here is your Chapter 12 Study Guide. Be familiar with the following terms/people for your Chapter 12 Test on Wednesday. Complete this study guide and post your answers to your blog for 25 points:

  1. feudalism
  2. fief
  3. lord
  4. vassal
  5. knight
  6. chivalry
  7. heraldry
  8. castle
  9. joust
  10. tournament
  11. manor
  12. serf
  13. Truce of God
  14. Peace of God
  15. burg
  16. middle class
  17. trade fair
  18. guild
  19. black death
  20. Chaucer
  21. trivium
  22. quadrivium
  23. scholasticism
  24. Brethren of the Common Life
  25. humanism
  26. patron
  27. Sistine Chapel
  28. Medicis
  29. Thomas Aquinas
  30. William of Ockham
  31. John Wycliffe
  32. John Huss
  33. Gerhard Groote
  34. Dante
  35. Petrarch
  36. Bocaccio
  37. Michelangelo
  38. Flanders
  39. Machiavelli
  40. Giotto
  41. DaVinci
  42. Prague

Monday, November 2, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #36

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for today, 11/2/09:

1) Complete Chapter 12 Section Review 1 plus Identify
2) Post to your blog
3) Find 10 pictures relating to the Middle Ages
4) Post to your blog

Happy 80's Day!
Ms. M

Friday, October 30, 2009

Chapter 9/10 Test (Open Notes/Book)

WH Students,

Good morning! Below you will find your Chapter 9/10 test instructions. This is open notes/open book. It is worth 100 pts. It must be posted by the end of class. You may work with your blog partners. Publish ONE test for each group to your blog.

1) Complete the following from the Chapter 9 Review, page 151.
a. People (#1-33 every other odd)
b. Terms (all)
c. Chapter Concepts (#4)

2) Complete the following from the Chapter 10 Review, page 159.
a. People (#1, 3, 5, 10)
b. Places (#1, 3)
c. Terms (#1, 3, 4)
d. Chapter Concepts (#1)

3) Make sure you have finished blog assignments #34 and #35. This is worth 50 pts and is due by Saturday @ midnight.

Happy Friday, and have a great weekend!
Ms. M

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #35

Hey WH Students,

After you finish blog assignment #34, get started on this on:

1) Complete Chapter 9 Section Review 2 plus Identify on page 147
2) Post this to your blog
3) Complete Chapter 9 Section Review 3 plus Identify on page 150
4) Post this to your blog

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Monday, October 26, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #34

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment today:

2) Click on "Restricted Nations"
3) Answer the following questions:
What does "restricted nations" refer to?
Where are most restricted nations?
Give me the names of 6 restricted nations and tell me why they are restricted.
4) Click on "About VOM".
5) In your own words, tell me what VOM is.
6) Navigate the website to find out where VOM offices are stationed around the world.
7) How can you help?
8) Who founded VOM?
9) Search abcnews.com, bbcnews.com, and foxnews.com for religious persecution. Find 5 stories about this topic. Post a 1-paragraph summary about each, the headline of the story, and the story link to your blog.
10) Google "christian persecution". Post the first 5 links that come up to your blog.
11) How is the internet being used to help stop Christian persecution globally?
Post this information to your blog.

Happy Monday!
Ms. M

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #33

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for 10/21/09 AFTER you finish your test:

1) Complete SR 1 page 143 plus identify
2) Post answers to your blog
3) Find 5 pictures online of papyrus fragments of the New Testament. (for an example see page 142 in your textbook)
4) Post each to your blog. Be sure to label them.

Happy Wednesday,
Ms. M

Thursday, October 15, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #32 (Pioneer Day)

Hey WH Students,

Here is your blog assignment for today, 10/15/09:

1) Complete Chapter 8 Section Review 1 plus Identify (p.125) and Chapter 8 Section Review 2 plus Identify (p.130). Post your answers to your blog.
3) Explain each of the following sections in 2-3 sentences:
a. Your Fate Awaits
b. Gotcha!
c. Sold!
d. Oh No!
e. Who's who
f. Fight
g. Ouch!
h. It's over!

Happy Friday!
Ms. M

Monday, October 5, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #31

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Complete Chapter 7 Section Review 2 page 109, plus Identify
2) Complete Chapter 7 Section Review 3 page 112, plus Identify
2) Post your answers to your blog.

Happy MONDAY,
Ms. M

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #30

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Surf the web for information about Ancient Greece.

2) Tell me about life in Ancient Greece, including:
a. Family Life
b. Clothing
c. Food
d. Entertainment
e. Military
f. Government
g. Social Life
h. Education

3) Post this information to your blog. Each topic should have a picture to accompany it. Post the pictures to your blog as well.

Have fun!
Ms. M

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #29

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Complete Chapter 7 Section Review 1 plus Identify (Page 104)
2) Post your answers to your blog.

REMINDER - Chapter 6 Test tomorrow (including AFRICA map) - 100 pts!

Happy Tuesday,
Ms. M

Sunday, September 27, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #28

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

1) Post your Chapter 6 study guide answers to your blog (you started this on Friday)
3) Play the "Adventures in Ancient Greece" game.
4) Post each of your scores for the Timeline.
5) List out the 8 items you found in Athens.
6) List out the 8 items you found in Sparta.
7) Take the Mount Olympus quiz. Post your quiz scores to your blog.

Happy Monday!
Ms. M

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #27

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:


2) Click on "Facts & Photos"

3) Browse through Facts 1-14 and answer the following questions. Post your answers to your blog:

a. Tell me about Kenya's geography/landscape.
b. Where is Kenya? What's the capital?
c. What lies WEST of Nairobi?
d. Tell me about the animals in Kenya. What's set up to protect them?
e. What 2 bodies of water is Kenya located between? How does this affect the culture there?
f. Significance of N. Kenya & Tanzania?
g. Tell me about slavery there in 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s.
h. How many languages/ethnic groups are there?
i. Tell me about the kids & school.
j. What are some important parts of Kenyan culture?
k. What's the current government of Kenya like?
l. Official name? Form of Gov't? Population? Official Languages?
m. Money? Mountain Ranges? Major rivers?

4) Scroll through photos 1-6 and answer the following questions. Post your answers to your blog.

a. Tell me what YOU think is going on in each photo (don't look at the caption!):
Photo 1-
Photo 2-
Photo 3 -
Photo 4 -
Photo 5 -
Photo 6 -

5. Now, go back and post the captions for each photo to your blog. Were you close?
Photo 1-
Photo 2-
Photo 3 -
Photo 4 -
Photo 5 -
Photo 6 -

Have fun!
Ms. M



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

WH Blog Assignment #26

Hey WH Students,

Here is your next blog assignment:

2) Play the Africa Map game. Post each of your scores to your blog.
4) Play the "Mini Game Demo" and the "Glu Mobile Demo".
5) Post a 1 paragraph summary about each of these games to your blog.
7) Click on "All of Africa". Register for iknowthat.org
8) Once logged in, play the Africa Geography Clue Game.
9) Post a 1 paragraph summary about this game to your blog.

Have fun!
Ms. M