Introduction to Western Culture-Unit 1

Resources for your success- (click to go)

1. Outline map of Europe to study

2. Worksheet to check your answers and to study

3. Timeline assignment

4. Timeline with photos and dates

An outline map or Europe:

study for the test using this blank and the list of countries, cities and Geographic features

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Worksheet assignment with answers for studying:

Western Cultures Introduction Worksheet Name_______________________

Directions: answer the questions and fill in a definition for the terms. Most of the information can be found in the reading: “The Rise of The West.” The terms with a “G” next to them can be found in the text book glossary.

1. What is Western Culture? – explain- the way of life of the people of Western Europe and those that have been effected by them
2. Describe the beginnings of Western Culture- The Greek and Roman cultures are the foundations while the Roman Catholic church influenced the West and preserved the culture while Germanic tribes who helped bring down Rome contributed much to the culture that was isolated during the Middle Ages
3. Identify the Age of Exploration and explain what it was. How did it change or influence Western Culture?- the time when Western Europeans began to seek new trade routes and consequently spread their culture to much of the world
4. What ideas, values, customs, and religions are associated with Western Culture? Democracy, nationalism, freedom, equality, progress, Christianity
5. What are the inventions or gifts that our culture has given to the world? Democracy, industrial revolution, nationalism, individualism, and scientific method
6. List the 6 cultural regions and make sure that you can identify these on a map for the test: Western or Western European, Eastern European, Middle eastern or Muslim, African, Indian, and Chinese
7. List the 6 areas where Western Culture exists and be able to identify them on a world map: Western Europe, Israel, Australia an New Zealand, North America, and South Africa
8. Region-a broad geographical area distinguished by similar features

9. Culture (G)- the way of life, language, customs, forms of government, religion, art, habits of thought, and occupations by which the people make a living
10. Westernization (G)- When a culture changes to become more like that of Western Europe
11. Nationalism (G)-the idea that people from the same nation should be united under one state
12. Democracy (G)- belief that all men should share in the government decision making
13. Progress- the idea that things could change for the better
14. Standard of Living- the necessities, comforts, and luxuries enjoyed or aspired to by an individual or group
15. Republic (G)- a government in which supreme power resides in a body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by elected officers and representatives responsible to them and governing according to law
16. Individualism- a theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual and stressing individual initiative, action, and interests

17. Industrial revolution-a rapid major change in an economy (as in England in the late 18th century) marked by the general introduction of power-driven machinery or by an important change in the prevailing types and methods of use of such machines

18. Scientific method (G)- principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses
19. Customs-a usage or practice common to many or to a particular place or class or habitual with an individual
20. Language-the words, their pronunciation, and the methods of combining them used and understood by a community
21. Religion-commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
22. Government- the continuous exercise of authority over and the performance of functions for a political unit
23. Arts- things such as painting, dance, sculpture, music, etc.
24. Ideals- existing as an archetypal idea
25. Values- something (as a principle or quality) intrinsically valuable or desirable
26. Institutions- a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture
27. Liberty- the power to do as one pleases
28. Freedom- the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action
29. Patriotism- love for or devotion to one's country
30. Hemisphere- the northern or southern half of the earth divided by the equator or the eastern or western half divided by a meridian

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Assignment:

In Your Own Words: A Short History of Western Europe

(From The Greeks to the Age of Exploration)

Directions: You are to quietly work alone on this project and ask for assistance from the teacher and other students only when necessary. This is not a group project. You have Monday and either Tuesday or Wednesday to work on this in class and it will be due at the beginning of class on either Thursday or Friday

Step 1: Create a timeline that contains the items listed below with their

proper dates (this will be done on the blank timeline supplied by

the teacher and you are encouraged to use colored pencils or crayons to make it easier to read –The information can be found in the book (pages 296-313 and 324-393)

Step 2: Write a short history that ties together and explains the events that

are listed on the timeline. This should be no longer than 2 pages

but should probably be more than 1 page to do an OK job.

Note: these will be graded and are worth 40 points (see the back of this sheet for expectations and corresponding points

Items to have on your timeline:

1. The peak of power for Athens Greece as a democracy
2. Alexander the Great conquers and spreads Hellenistic civilization (what is this?)
3. Rome expands its territories
4. Julius Caesar is killed and republic ends
5. The Pax Roman
6. Christianity is made official religion of the Roman Empire
7. Roman Empire is divided by the emperor Diocletian (284 AD)
8. Western Roman Empire Falls to Germanic Invaders (476 AD)
9. Feudalism as a way of life in Western Europe (early Middle Ages)
10. Trade, towns, and education develops in Western Europe-late middle ages
11. The first crusade is called by the Pope (effects of these?)
12. William of Normandy conquers England and sets up foundations for royal power
13. A royal government is set up in France
14. Marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unites Spain as a kingdom
15. The bubonic plague
16. France and England fight in the 100 years war
17. Feudalism declining in Europe
18. The beginnings of the Renaissance in Northern Italy (page 325 and on)
19. The fall of Constantinople (Eastern Roman Empire)
20. Martin Luther starts Protestant Reformation (why?)
21. Columbus sails for India and reaches the Americas
22. Vasco De Gama reaches India
23. Magellan sails around the world
24. The African slave trade expands
25. The Americas are divided up and fought over by Europeans
26. Absolute Monarchs rule Europe

How will this be graded?

15 points will be awarded for the timeline and 25 points for the history

Timeline: (15 points total)

5 for having all items on the timeline

5 points for having them in order with the dates

5 points for having it completed, your name on it, a variety of colors, and making it easy

to read

You must do all of the above to get full credit. Points will come off for omissions, errors, and evidence of not taking pride in your work

History: (25 points)

5 points for having all of the items in the history

15 points for explaining and tying together the events and showing understanding

5 points for typing (preferred) or writing neatly and handing it in on time with your name and period at the top.

*Additional notes:

1. Do a good job on this- I will have some or all of you share your history with the class

2. You may also have a short quiz or have to write an essay on this when we finish