SPICE T
Choosing to build a city next to a river would be an example of which SPICE T theme?
I: Interactions of Humans and the Environment
Who has the power in an oligarchy?
Rule by few. Typically a wealthy ruling class.
What is the definition of a primary source?
A source that was created/produced during the time of the event being studied.
Who has the power in a democracy?
The people
Which two grades did I previously teach?
Give an example of the P theme in SPICE T
What is the difference between an autocracy and a monarchy?
An autocracy is rule by a single person who typically gains power through a coup. A monarchy is someone who acquires power through birth.
Which of the following is typically a secondary source?
A. Documentary
B. Letter
C. Newspaper
D. Someone reading a speech aloud
A. Documentary
What is the Iron Law of Oligarchy?
Every government type, no matter how democratic, will always develop oligarchic tendencies.
Name 5 Detroit Tigers players from any era
Could be literally hundreds of answers
Give 2 examples of social groups in Malala's world (Swat).
Gender (oppression), religion (Islam), Taliban and citizens, family, students, etc.
Hitler is an example of which form of government?
Autocracy
What is an artifact? When is an artifact a primary source?
An artifact is a manmade object. To be a primary source, it must be from the studied time period.
Which 2 scenarios lead to a monarchy losing power?
No more heirs to the throne and a rebellion/coup.
Who was the president after JFK?
LBJ. Lyndon B. Johnson.
Give an example of the E theme in both Malala's story and here at MSB
Could be Malala's hospital bills being covered, MSB concessions, merch, teachers getting paid and parents paying, private school, etc.
Define socialism.
An economic system where the government takes an active role in the economy, engaging in long term economic planning. For example, government owned healthcare.
Is a historian reading an excerpt from his book about WWII a primary or secondary source?
Secondary Source
Define communism. How is it different from socialism.
Communism, in theory, is a classless society. The government fully controls economy/production.
What did Alfred Nobel make his money on before his Peace Prize?
Making Dynamite
Which of the following would be an example of Cultural Developments in a society?
A. A democratic government
B. Mount Rushmore
C. An autocratic government
D. Using bartering to trade
B. Mount Rushmore
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy. EXPLAIN each government.
Direct Democracy: The people themselves vote on every little issue.
Representative Democracy: The people vote on representatives to vote for things for them
Name 5 examples of primary sources and 5 examples of secondary sources
Primary: Letters, journals, diaries, photos, videos, artifacts, objects, speeches, autobiographies, newspapers, etc.
Secondary: Textbooks, documentaries, reenactments, biographies, articles, etc.
Saudi Arabia is a modern-day example of which form of government?
Monarchy
What was the name of the "first human being?" We saw her at the Natural History Museum in Cleveland.
Lucy