Introduction
How much of Earth’s surface do the oceans cover?
3/4 of Earth's surface
Why was Charlemagne named Holy Roman Emperor in CE 500?
He kept the peace over much of Europe (as did the Roman Empire earlier) and spread Christianity throughout the world.
How was William the Silent raised to rule the Netherlands?
He lived in Philip’s Catholic court, though he was raised a Protestant.
What does Guy Fawkes day celebrate?
Catholic Guy Fawkes and some of his friends wanted to get rid of James and Parliament. They brought many barrels of gunpowder into Parliament in London, but just hours before they blew up the building, Guy Fawkes was caught, and the plan failed.
Why did explorers seek a Northern Passage?
So ships could reach India and China more easily
Name the five oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic
How did Charles V become the Second Holy Emperor?
He ruled much of Europe through inheritance and then sent some German Protestants to fight against the Pope in Rome. The “German Fury” eventually troubled the Pope so much that the Pope gave Charles the title he wanted.
Why did William decide to break from Spain’s rule?
When Philip planned to kill all the Protestants in the Netherlands, William found out about it and began a revolt.
Why did James I send colonists to North America?
James wanted American gold. He sent settlers to the New World in 1607
What is Samuel Champlain, the French explorer, known for?
Champlain tried to make settlements at St. Croix Island, Port Royal, and Kebec now Quebec. Champlain had difficulty keeping settlers on the land, but Quebec did become a permanent settlement, and Champlain earned the title “Father of New France”
Name the seven continents.
North American, South American Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Antarctica
How did the conquistadors impact native peoples in America?
The conquistadors took gold from the natives; they panned for gold as well. They took billions of dollars of gold from South America. The South Americans and African slaves that the conquistadors brought to South America, died by the thousands, from overwork, malnutrition, and Spanish diseases.
Retell the story of Mary, Queen of Scots
She took the throne at age eighteen, after some time she became less popular. Mary’s son James (fathered by her Protestant husband), became king when he was 13 months old. Mary, Queen of Scots, lived as a prisoner of her cousin Elizabeth, Queen of England, for nineteen years before Mary was beheaded.
Why did many settlers die in Jamestown?
The Jamestown colonists wanted gold more than they wanted food and shelter. Because they landed in time of drought and because of their poor planning, half the settlers died within a few months.
What happened to Henry Hudson?
Hudson’s mutinous crew set him adrift in a boat. Historians are unsure exactly what happened to him (dun, dun dun!).
8th grade question:
Why did Charles V relinquish his kingdom?
He did not have any easy rule, as Catholics and Protestants fought each other. After 24 years as Holy Roman Emperor he resigned to live in a monastery.
8th grade question:
What was the result of the Dutch’s desire for independence?
After a decade of fighting, the Dutch declared independence, and they kept their independence even after William’s assassination. One of William’s descendants is still on the throne.
Tamerlane had a cruel reputation, but what did he do that was good for culture and society?
He encouraged the fine arts, promoted sciences such as astronomy, and appreciated fine architecture
8th grade question:
Retell the story of Hudson’s quests
Henry Hudson tried several creative ways to reach the East. None of them worked, though he did discover Hudson Bay. His mutinous crew set him adrift.