HIST 1B

Unit 6 - Indian Revolt of 1857 (Sepoy Rebellion) Essential Question: What caused the Indian Revolt of 1857? Docu ment According to this document, what caused the Sepoy Rebellion? A The sepoys thought that the grease is made out of cows, which led to the rebellion because the Indian are hindu and they see cows as sacred creatures. By eating cows, it made them turn against the gods' will and this made them become mad. B According to document B, the cause of Sepoys rebellion came from conv...

Unit 6: Imperialism from 1750 to 1900 (AMSCO Chapters 6.1-6.5) Africa South Asia CAUSES Why were Europeans interested in colonizing this area? What factors were driving this new imperialism? What resources attracted European interest? Europe saw the colonization of Africa as an opportunity to acquire a surplus population, thus settler colonies were created. With this invasion, many European countries saw Africa as being available to their disposal. Resources that attracted the Eu...

Unit 5: Land Empires – Reform and Modernization (AMSCO pgs 317-321; 334-338) Ottoman Empire Japan (Meiji Era) What caused or instigated the reform movements in this empire? They worry about outside empires interfering with them. They were particularly concerned with European powers interfering with their affairs. Which led to the reform movements in this empire. When their feudal system began to crumble, they had to start making changes. They were able to legitimize the rule by re...

Age of Imperialism - A When the leaders of fourteen European countries and the United States came together to discuss control of Africa’s resources. They sought to discuss the partitioning of Africa, establishing rules to amicably divide resources among the Western countries at the expense of the African people. The outcome is that it caused a large amount of land plunders that damage the environment and there is horror in practicing against the black people. Using the map of Africa in 19...

The Chinese Civil Service Exam System” by Ichisada Miyazaki Reading Questions & Discussion Prompts 1. What evidence suggests that China’s society was highly patriarchal? The evidence that suggests why China’ society was highly patriarchal because the civil service exam excluded women. 2. What were boys expected to learn and study as part of their preparations for the exams? List at least five things. (Hint: there are several examples from pgs. 288-290) The boys were expected to learn...

HAP AMSCO Prologue “History before 1200 C.E. Reading Study Guide Directions: For each reading section of the Prologue, define the important vocabulary words and answer the reading questions that follow using specific details Part 3: Post - Classical Civilizations, c 600 - c.1200 The Spread of Islam Objective Key Developments Describe why the classical empires fell and what characteristics allowed the post-classical empires to grow in their place. Describe how Islam spread in th...

Unit 3: Topic 3.2 - Legitimizing Political Rule Case Study Student Handout Today’s Inquiry Questions ● What methods did French monarch Louis XIV use to legitimize and consolidate his power in the 1450-1750 time period? ● How does Louis XIV embody the concept of absolute monarchy? Define: What is absolutism? The absolute power of the leader in an empire or country. They have unlimited centralized authority and absolute sovereignty. Artifact What methods did French monarch Louis XI...

UNIT 2.5| Cultural Consequences of Connectivity Key term/event Definition (Think - Who, What, When, Where…) and Significance (Why this term matters) 1. Diffusion (Definition not in book) Spread of something (typically cultural aspect like religion) from its place of origin 2. Zen Buddhism The combination of Daoist traditional and Chan Buddhism. It has become popular among ordinary Chinese citizens. 3. Neo-Confucianism The fusion of rational thought and abstract ideas from Daoism and Buddh...

Unit 5: Why the Industrial Revolution Didn't Happen in China Comprehension Questions Instructions: Read the Washington Post article and respond to the following questions in COMPLETE, ERROR-FREE sentences. 1. Why do you think human life expectancy was 38 years old in 1750? People don't have a lot of knowledge about the food they eat and some people don't have access to good medicine for health care. 2. Why do you think the American life expectancy has risen to nearly 80 years old today...

Unit 4: Labor Systems, 1450 - 1750 C.E. Encomienda Chattel Slavery Russian Serfdom ● Define the labor system ● Include the general role/purpose ● Were there revolts or rebellions associated with it? The Encomienda system was a labor system started by the Spanish crown in the American colonies, In this system, a Spanish Encomiendero was granted a number of native laborers who would pay tributes to him in exchange for his protection. A chattel slave is an enslaved child wh...