DO NOW: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO IMPROVE/WORK ON TO ENSURE A HIGH GRADE ON NEXT WEDNESDAY’S EXAM? Aim: How can we properly prepare for our Regents Exams?

When / Where / What When: Wednesday June 15 th at 8:00 a.m. Where: See your personal Regents invitation sheet which was distributed last week in Pd. 2 or 9 class for your room assignment What do you need to bring: Yourself (well rested) #2 Pencil, Pen and your ID (DO NOT rely on school for supplies, they run out during Regents testing)

New Scantron This June we are using a New Scantron (See Sample) 1. The answer sheets are “pre-slugged” and you MUST not use the paper of another student because the grade will be entered by the computer for the name printed on the answer sheet. It can not be crossed out or changed in any way.

New Scantron (Con’t) 2. Answers and the student’s signature on the scan sheet must be in pencil-the machine does not record anything in ink. An unsigned sheet will not scan and will be invalidated and the exam will be cancelled for that student. 3. Essay answers must be written in ink and the declaration on the essay booklet signed in ink. 4. On the reverse side in the teacher rating sheet (you will not see this on the day of the exam).

TIPS Be on time Be prepared with the proper supplies and a drink/snack just in case Make sure you ate a good breakfast Have a good night’s sleep DON’T LEAVE ANY QUESTIONS BLANK!!! YOU MUST WRITE 2 Essays! You will not be allowed to leave unless you do.

Useful Websites RegentsPrep.org Edusolution.com Johnbowne.org (our class website)

Study Pack Part 1= Word Association list for Global History Vocabulary Part 2= Important People Part 3= Regents Essay Topics

Reminders! All of your Regents Review worksheets, we have completed thus far in class, are due for review this week. BRING IN YOUR TEXTBOOKS!

Directions: Use the information from the Webcast to fill out the study sheet. Make sure you understand these topics. These are the MOST important aspects of Global 1, 2, 3, 4. es/global/global_history.html

Geographic Factors River Valleys- Nile- Egypt, Huang He- China, and Tigris and Euphrates-Mesopotamia. Fertile soil for farming Mountain Ranges-Himalayas-India & China- Barriers make communication and travel difficult Deserts-Sahara Desert in North Africa Climate-Rough Winters in Russia led to defeat of both Napoleon & Hitler Natural Resources- oil and the conflict in the Middle East

Religions Animism- Africa, worship of nature spirits Judaism/Christianity/Islam-Middle East, Monotheistic, Behavior code 10 Commandments and the 5 Pillars Hinduism- India, non violence, achieve Moksha union with Brahman, Caste System, actions karma affect you the next life Buddhism- India, nonviolence, Buddha and the 4 Noble Truths Confucianism- China, Confucius, 5 Relationships, Respect for your elders Protestantism- Martin Luther 1597, Posted 95 theses, the Printing Press invented in 1500’s by Johannes Gutenberg spread his ideas

Golden Ages What is a Golden Age? Time when a civilization experiences peace, prosperity and achievements. Especially in Art and Science. Egypt- Hieroglyphics, Calendar, Pyramids, mummification Greece- built the Parthenon, Philosophers: Socrates, Plato and Socrates Rome- Law, Architecture, Innocent till proven guilty, Chariot and Gladiator contests Gupta Dynasty- India, concept of zero, decimal system, built special temples

Islamic World- Mosques, hospitals, eye surgery, math Renaissance- Italy, Mid 1300’s Leonardo Da Vinci was a renaissance man especially interested in art and anatomy. Michelangelo, built the Sistine chapel

Turning Points Turning Point- events that change the course of history Neolithic Revolution- change from hunting and gathering to farming and living on permanent settlements Rise of the Catholic Church- After the fall of Rome there was chaos and disorder in Western Europe. Church provided stability in these times of trouble, built schools and hospitals

Age of Exploration- 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. Later Spanish conquistadors in Latin America. European disease like small pox & technology destruction of Latin American civilizations Aztec and Inca Glorious Revolution Established limited monarchy French Revolution- Before estates (social class) 1 st =clergy, 2 nd =nobles, 3 rd = middle class, city workers and peasants. Members of 3 rd estate angry over unfair tax. Resented wealth and privilege of 1 st and 2 nd estate. Violent revolution

Industrial Revolution-innovations like the spinning jenny and steam power increase production of textiles and goods. People working in factories mass producing products faster and cheaper. Karl Marx=communism, wants rights and power for the workers Russian Revolution-Lenin & Bolsheviks overthrow of the government. Communist takeover Iranian Revolution- Ayatollah Khomeini forms an Islamic Republic Collapse of Apartheid- In South Africa ends in 1990, in 1994 free elections are held and Nelson Mandela is elected

Political Systems Democracy- Ancient Athens was the 1 st democracy Feudalism-system of feudal obligation, loyalty in exchange for land Absolute Monarchy-European kings have total power. Peter the Great, Louis XIV- Sun King, Divine right to rule theory Totalitarianism- Control all aspects of people’s lives, dictator, censorship, secret police ex: Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini

Economic Systems Traditional Economy-Farming Manorialism- W. Europe peasants work lands for powerful lords in exchange for protection on manor. Self sufficient. Mercantilism- Europeans export more than they import. Establish colonies to sell goods. Mercantilism encourages imperialism Capitalism- Private ownership, little to no government involvement in the economy Communism Revolution, Lenin- USSP under communism Command Economy-government makes business decisions.

Human Rights Violations WWI- A million Christian Armenians were massacred, deported and killed WWII- Jews forced to into ghettos, gassed and killed. Nazi Holocaust, Nuremburg Trials-crimes against humanity. Leaders held responsible for actions during war. Apartheid- South Africa, white minority deprives black majority of their rights Bosnia- Ethnic cleansing, mid 1990’s, Serbian President Hutus/Tutsis-Rwanda- Hutus massacred millions of Tutsis Afghanistan- Women with rights under the Taliban

Global Challenges Disease-Aids, Civil War, and Desertification all problems in Africa Overpopulation- China, 1 Child solve problems. Over crowding in cities in India ex. Calcutta. Urbanization: people moving to the city Desertification- Sahara, Africa. Spreading of desert like conditions. Desert is growing Deforestation- Destroying rainforests in Amazon, S. A. threatens species of plants and animals Pollution- burning of fossil fuels. Warming of our planet Nuclear Proliferation- development of nuclear weapons. Dropped nuclear bombs on Japan- ended WWII

DO NOW: TAKE OUT YOUR VIDEO QUESTION SHEET FROM YESTERDAY AND YOUR STUDY PACK Aim: How can we properly prepare for our Regents Exams?

As we watch video Fill in and complete your video outline Take notes at the end of the video on Test taking strategies for Part I, II, and III Part I-Multiple Choice Part II-Thematic Essay Part IIIA-Short answer Questions Part IIIB- DBQ Essay