Printing Press
What was the printing press?
What is- It was the first printer that could print quicker and more efficiently
What was the name of the famous tax that angered colonists?
What is- the Stamp Act or Stamp Tax
True or false- The Arab Spring began after Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire to protest how we was treated by local officials.
What is- True
The Shah wanted Iran to become more....
Modern, Western, Free, Open, teacher's choice.
What was the Taliban, in your own words?
What is- teacher's choice
Who created the printing press?
Who is- Johannes Gutenberg
According to the declaration, what can citizens do to the government if the government becomes destructive? (Hint: A...C...Start...)
What is- Abolish it, change it, start a new government
Name 2 countries that the Arab Spring occurred in.
What are- Any combination of Yemen, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, or Iraq.
Ayotollah Komeini wanted Iran to become more....
Religious, closed, strict, teacher's choice
What is Sharia law based off of?
What is- Islam, the Quran, their holy book
Name one major way that the printing press changed the world. Use the word "ideas" in your answer.
What is- something about how ideas were easier to spread, more voices, cannot kill ideas as easily, etc.
What was the major thing that colonists wanted from the British government? (Hint: it's not about money)
What is- representation in the government
The Arab Spring was a series of pro-democracy _________________that swept across countries in the Middle East
What is- protests
Westernization means... (Hint: look at the notes!)
What is- When something adopts or is influenced by the cultural, economic, or political systems of Europe or North America
What event preceded (came before) the Afghan Civil War? (Hint: Look at the notes for Afghanistan!)
The Soviet Union invaded to support the communists, but failed and left the country vulnerable.
Name one of the major ways that printing press changed the world? Use the word "jobs" in your answer.
What is the- jobs were made, some lost their jobs, no longer needed, etc.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed? (Hint: American holiday). You must have the year!
July 4th, 1776.
Was the Arab Spring effective in those countries? Give a well explained answer.
Teacher's choice.
What was the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979? Give a well thought out and explained answer
What is- should mention hostages, held for over a year, Iranian protests, Shah, etc.
As soon as the U.S. pulled all of our military out of Afghanistan, what happened to the Peace Deal?
What is- It fell apart. The Taliban took back over. The deal was over.
Why was the Declaration of Independence considered extreme? Provide a well worded response.
Teacher decides.