Unit 1 (GRAPES)
What are some characteristics of an unlimited government/dictator? Name two things
Many possible answers:
People usually do not enjoy personal freedoms/rights
People usually have less economic freedom
People cannot vote for their leader & often times their leader uses manipulation/propaganda to obtain and keep power
People cannot express their own opinions
Where on the blank world map could you find the Appalachian Mountains, Great Plains and Great Lakes
Student can identify North America on the blank map
Cuba has this type of economic system (Remember the Fast & Furious movie clip)
Community; command economy
Define a monarchy
Government ran by a king or queen
What are some characteristics of a limited government, democracy? Name two things
Many possible answers:
People can express their own opinions
People can vote for their leaders
People's personal freedoms/rights are protected
People usually enjoy more economic freedom
Name two physical geographic features in the US and/or Canada
Possibly answers:
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi River
Rio Grande River
Great Lakes
Great Plains
Where on a blank world map could you find Columbia, Brazil and Peru
Student can identify South America on the map
What is the name of the document that was the first to limit the powers of England's monarchy?
The Magna Carta
True or False: In a command economic system the government has very little control over the economy.
False
Economic Freedom is usually associated with Limited government or unlimited government?
Limited government
The Hispanic population is greater in the South West part of the United States because ___________
This part of the US was originally colonized by Spain
Many people in Latin America speak Spanish and practice Christianity. How can we explain this through examining the history of this region?
Spain colonized a large area of Latin America and through cultural diffusion brought their language and religion with them.
Define a constitutional monarchy
There is a king or queen but they do not hold executive power. A parliament (like congress) and Prime Minister (like the president) form the government and follow a constitution similar to ours
True or False: A high GDP usually equals a high standard of living
True
This economic system is determined by the law of supply and demand with little government involvement.
Free-Market; Free-enterprise; capitalism
Name at least two "pull factors" that is attracting immigrants to the United States
Possible answers:
--escape from violence/crime
--better jobs/economic opportunity
--to escape hunger/famine
How can deforestation in Latin America be both a positive and a negative thing?
It is positive because we can use the lumbar from the trees that are cut down to build homes. It is negative because it can harm the environment, cause soil erosion, and poor air quality.
This has had a significant impact on the European economy in recent times
European Union
Name two of the Mayan's great achievements that we learned from our DBQ and explain how/why they were remarkable using at least two of the following: scale, genius, effort, significance?
1) Trade Routes
2) Architecture/buildings
3) Number system
4) Calendar
What is the name of the government/political system that is ran by religious leaders?
Theocracy
Name two things protected under the first amendment in our Bill of Rights.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition
Explain what the Columbian Exchange was. Include the vocab word "cultural diffusion" in your answer.
The Columbian Exchange is an example of cultural diffusion when the plants, animals, diseases, inventions, etc. were exchanged between the Old World (Europe, Africa, Asia) and the New World (North and South America). The culture of each country was introduced to other countries.
Why was the invention of the printing press so important?
It was the first time most people had access to books which allowed them to be empowered and question their religious and political leaders for the first time.
Another answer could be that it was the first time news could be printed and spread on a larger scale--keeping people informed of important events.
What is the relationship between natural resources and population patterns?