Unit 1: Human Rights and Global Citizenship
What does the word declaration mean?
a formal announcement
What are the 5 major world religions we discussed in class?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What led to the growth and wealth of the West African Kingdoms?
gold and salt
What is a dynasty?
A chain of rulers from the same family.
This skill forces you to compare and contrast two points of view to make sure they are both telling the truth.
Corroboration
True or false: This is an article that is found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
Everyone has a right to mistreat someone if they are not following the rules of their country
false
What is a polytheistic religion and give an example?
a religion that believes in multiple gods, Hinduism or buddhism
Why is Timbuktu important to the history of West Africa?
It was the center of trade, education, and religion during the rule of the West African Kingdoms
What is the Silk Road?
A network of trading routes connecting Ancient China to the West.
This skill allows for the reader to question and seek deeper into the author's perspective.
Close Reading
Which one is not an example of the actions of a person who sees themself as a global citizen?
1. recycling paper, cans, and bottles
2. Planting trees on National Arbor Day
3. spending 10 hours or more on social media
4. Organizing a rally against social injustice
spending 10 hours or more on social media
How are Hinduism and Buddhism related?
both accepted the law of Karma, Dharma, and Moksha and believed in a cycle of rebirth.
Why is Mansa Musa so important?
Through his hajj to Mecca, he showed the world the wealth and glory of West Africa.
Under which dynasty was the Great Wall of China built?
Chin
This skill allows for readers to question the author's credibility and reliability.
Sourcing
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
to keep world peace and security
What religions believes in reincarnation?
Hinduism and Buddhism
What was the major religion that was the most widespread along the trading routes in Western Africa?
Islam
Which dynasty expanded the Silk Road?
Zhou
This skill allows the reader to put themselves in the authors shoes and focusing on the when and where of the event.
Contextualization
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a declaration (something said in an important way) by the United Nations General Assembly. It talks about basic human rights -- rights that all people have just because they are human. It was adopted (agreed to) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
How is the word declaration used in this paragraph?
something said in an important way
Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Guatama?
Buddhism
Name all the African Kingdoms we discussed in class during the Gallery walks.
Ethiopia, The Great Zimbabwe, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Aksum, Kongo, Egypt, and Kush
What are the 4 major economies of the World?
Traditional, Command, Market, and Mixed
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source? Give an example of each
A primary source means they were there at the event. A secondary source means they weren't there during the event.