World War II
There were two sides of the war. What were the names of the two opposing sides of World War II? BONUS: Which were we (the U.S.) a part of?
Axis Powers and Allied Forces (the U.S.)
What is the term that refers to the movement of African Americans north from southern territory?
The Great Migration
Describe the setting of Chicago in 1871 (give two examples).
Made of wood, "ready to burn", barn contained hay, dry and windy climate, drought (little to no rain), jerrybuilt buildings, businesses built close together
What are the names of the two opposing city-states in ancient Greece?
Athens and Sparta
What is the climax of this story?
Theseus fights against the minotaur and wins
IN September 1939, Germany invaded which country, marking the start of World War II?
Poland
Name at least two things that flourished during this time period.
Arts, music, literature
The buildings were described as "jerrybuilt", but what exactly does this mean?
The exteriors were not as they appeared, actually made of wood underneath
Can you name all four types of ancient Greek government?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy
Describe the resolution of the story. Hint: Three-four major events occur
Theseus forgets to put up the white sail, therefore his father thinks he has not survived the journey. This causes his father to take his own life from grief, and Theseus honors his father by naming the sea after him
What major event caused the United States to get involved?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
True or false: Harlem, NY still exists today
True
How was the situation worse for middle and low-class citizens?
Lot sizes were small and buildings were built close together
Which city-state's lifestyle is being described? Everything was based around the military and they produced soldiers. They valued strength and bravery.
Sparta
How does Ariadne affect the plot development?
She is a bold character who risks her life to help Theseus.
Who's death ultimately contributed to Germany's surrender in May of 1945?
Adolf Hitler
This writer wrote poems and short stories, two of which we read in class. Who is this incredible storyteller?
Langston Hughes
What do wood, hay, the O'Leary's barn, factories including breweries, and closely connected houses all have in common?
They are flammable, which means they can easily catch on fire
What kind of government did Athens have and can you describe two attributes of this governing style?
Democracy-all citizens were part of the assembly, where they were able to debate and vote on laws
What is the best theme developed in the passage?
Bravery and teamwork lead to success
The Nazis
Name any famous musician, storyteller, or artist that emerged from the Harlem Renaissance.
Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, etc.
He shouted "FIRE, FIRE, FIRE" and tried to free the trapped animals from the barn
How was Athenian culture different for boys and girls?
Boys could attend school, receive an education, become athletic, and prepared for a career around age 20. On the other hand, girls could not read or write. They stayed home and learned how to cook and clean.
What is the relationship between Icarus and Daedalus?
Daedalus is the father of Icarus and knew the secrets to escaping the labyrinth