Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________Global History and Geography (9th Grade) Period: ___________

Unit 1: Introduction to Global History and Geography

Name: _______________________________ Date: _____________Global 9 Period: ___________

Unit 1: Introduction to Global History and Geography

Historian Study written records of past events

Geographer Study the earth’s surface and its impact on humans

Economist Study how societies use available resources (supply and demand).

Political Scientist Study governments and elections

Archeologist Study past and present human cultures by analyzing artifacts (physical remains).

Political Map Shows borders of man-made boundaries such as countries, states, counties, etc.

Physical Map/Topographical Map Shows land features such as mountains, rivers, deserts, etc.

Natural Resources Something that is found in nature and is valuable to humans (ex. water, minerals, timber, etc.)

Primary Source A record of an historical event created by an eyewitness who actually experienced it

Secondary Source A record of an historical event created by a person who did NOT experience it

Traditional Economy An economy in which people barter (trade) goods and services without the use of money

Market Economy/Capitalism

An economy in which individuals choose what to buy and sell and aim to make a profit

Monarchy A type of government in which a king or queen rules

Dictatorship/Totalitarian A type of government in which one person has absolute power

Democracy A type of government in which the people have a say

Republic A type of government in which people elect their leaders to represent them

Oligarchy A type of government in which a few people rule

Social Hierarchy A system in which people are divided by social class (usually a few people have a lot of wealth and power and the majority of the population has little)

Cultural Diffusion Civilizations share ideas, beliefs and goods with each other

Cultural Diversity Civilizations live near each but not share ideas/beliefs (usually because geography prohibits interaction)

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Global History and Geography- I Period: ___________History: Understanding the Past

Primary Source vs. Secondary Source

Primary Source- ____________________________________________________________________

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o Diary/journal

o Photographs/film footageo Auto-biography

o Letterso Official records (census, logs)o Documents (treaty, constitution, etc.)

Secondary Source- ___________________________________________________________________

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o Textbooko Novelo Magazine article

o Biographyo Encyclopediao Timeline

Fact vs. Opinion Facts- ______________________________________________________________________________

Opinions- __________________________________________________________________________

Key words to look for in an opinion statement:

Time Frames (BC-AD, BCE-CE)

If someone refers to the “20th Century” they are referring to the 1900s. WHY?!

Understanding the Past: Worksheet

Directions: In the blank space provided, write “P” if the sentence is describing a primary source, and “S” if it is describing a secondary source.

1. _____ A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's 'electrical' battle.

2. _____ Anne Frank's diary describing her life during World War 2.

3. _____ A cartoon showing how Pocahontas met John Smith.

4. _____ A text book describing the civil rights movement.

5. _____ The Treaty of Paris of 1783

6. _____ An interview with Alexander Graham Bell about how he invented the telephone.

7. _____ An autobiography about the 40th president, Ronald Reagan.

8. _____ A book describing Christopher Columbus sailing to America.

9. _____ A journal by a cowboy about the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas.

10. _____ The United States Constitution.

Directions: Write “F” if the statement is a fact, or “O” if the statement is an opinion. If it is an opinion, underline the main word that helped you figure that out.

11. _____ Boys in Sparta were trained to be soldiers

12. _____ Athens had a better culture than that of Sparta

13. _____ Many adults in Athens did not have the right to vote

14. _____Technical advances would have been greater if the Tang dynasty had lasted longer

15. _____China’s best emperor’s came from the Tang dynasty

Directions: Answer the questions below dealing with “time”.16. _________Name a year in 18th century

17. _________Name a year in the 15th century

18. _________What current century do we live in?

19. _________Which date came first? (4000 BC, 4000 AD, 5000 BC, 5000 AD)

20. _________Which date came last out of the list below? (4000 BC, 4000 AD, 5000 BC, 5000 AD)

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Global History and Geography- I Period: ___________

ProfessionsIn

Social Studies

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Searches for and studies artifacts like: Bones Tools Weapons Pottery

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Studies/interprets/analyzes both primary and secondary sources to learn about the past

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Studies things involving money like: supply and demand goods and services (what’s available? How do

we produce it? scarcity (not having enough resources)

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Studies different types of governments analyzes election results recommends policies

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Studies the earth’s surface and how people are affected by where they live

Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________________

Global History and Geography Period: _________________Types of Maps

And SOOO many more…

Political

Topographical & Physical

Climate

Population

Resource

Name: _________________________________

Global 9

Continents and Oceans

Directions: Label the 7 continents and 4 major oceans. Make sure to write out the full name.

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _____________Global 9 Period: ___________

Geography and its Impact on Civilizations

THE ULTIMATE GLOBAL WORD:

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IF GEOGRAPHY ACTS AS A BARRIER:

_____________________________________________________: civilizations live near each other but

do not share ideas/beliefs

Protects civilization from invasion/war

I. Rivers

a. Provide civilization with drinking water, food, and fertile land for farming

b. __________________________________________________________________

c. __________________________________________________________________

II. Mountains

a. __________________________________________________________________

b. __________________________________________________________________

III. Deserts

a. __________________________________________________________________

b. __________________________________________________________________

IV. Oceans and Seas (large bodies of salt water)

a. __________________________________________________________________

b. Great highways of trade (easier to travel on water than land)

c. __________________________________________________________________

V. Rainforests

a. __________________________________________________________________

b. Abundance of animal life and is a ______________________________________

VI. Plains: large area of flat land at a low elevation

a. __________________________________________________________________

b. __________________________________________________________________

c. __________________________________________________________________

VII. Plateaus: Large area of flat land at a high elevation

a. __________________________________________________________________

b. __________________________________________________________________

c. __________________________________________________________________

Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________________Global History and Geography Period: _________________

Types of Government

What is the purpose of government? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Type Definition Examples

Democracy

Republic

Monarchy

Dictatorship/ Totalitarian/ Absolute

Oligarchy

Name: ____________________________________ Date: ____________

Global History and Geography Period: ___________Types of Economies

Traditional Economy

People _____________________________________________________ with each other until they receive what they want

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Examples:

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Market Economy/ Free-Market Economy/ Capitalism

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Competition with others drives the market

 

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Our Civilization Project

Directions: Your task is to create your own make-believe civilization by creating a colored poster. This may be done individually, with a partner, or in a small group of three people. You will be graded on accuracy of information, creativity, and effort.

The front of your civilization poster must be colored and include the following:

Name of your civilization

Geographic layout o Examples (you are not limited to these):

Buildings:o Examples (you are not limited to these)

The back of your civilization poster, you will write a STORY that must explain:

The type of government and how it works

The type of economy and what resources are the most produced and distributed

How the geography effects your people- VERY IMPORTANT

The culture of your people (What religion do most people practice? What sports/activities are popular? What do they generally like? Are there social classes? etc.)

Have fun and BE CREATIVE!!!

Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________OUR CIVILIZATION STORY

Rivers Lakes Oceans Seas Beaches

Deserts Mountains Forests Plains Plateaus

A government building for the leader(s) of your civilization

Church Homes School

Hospital Prison Businesses Courts

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