1. How can I get 100 on my Global History Regents Exam? Date of Your Exam: Tuesday June 14 th 9:15 am

2. DBQ Short Answers Read the question(s) first, then the source, then the document. *To save time

3. Document #1 “The first successful efforts to control the flow of water were made in Mesopotamia and Egypt, where the remains of the prehistoric irrigation works still exist. In ancient Egypt, the construction of canals was a major endeavor of the pharaohs and their servants, beginning in Scorpio’s time. One of the first duties of provincial governors was the digging and repair of canals, which were used to flood large tracts of land while the Nile was flowing high. The land was checkerboarded with small basins, defined by a system of dikes. Problems regarding the uncertainty of the flow of the Nile were recognized. During very high flows, the dikes were washed away and villages flooded, drowning thousands. During low flows, the land did not receive water, and no crops could grow. In many places where fields were too high to receive water from the canals, water was drawn from the canals or the Nile directly by a swape or a shaduf. These consisted of a bucket on the end of a cord that hung from the long end of a pivoted boom, counterweighted at the short end. The building of canals continued in Egypt throughout the centuries…” Source: Larry W. Mays, “Irrigation Systems, Ancient,” Water Encyclopedia online (adapted)

4. Based on this document, state two problems ancient Egyptians faced as a result of the uncertain flow of the Nile. Score of 2 or 1: Award 1 credit (up to a maximum of 2 credits) for each different problem ancient Egyptians faced as a result of the uncertain flow of the Nile based on this document Examples: villages flooded; dikes washed away when there were very high flows; thousands drowned when villages flooded; crops could not grow when there was not enough water/during low flow; no crops could grow; during low flow some land did not receive water Note: To receive maximum credit, two different problems ancient Egyptians faced as a result of the uncertain flow of the Nile must be stated. For example, crops could not grow when there was not enough water and during low flow no crops could grow is the same problem expressed in different words. In this and similar cases, award only one credit for this question. Score of 0: Incorrect response Examples: fields were too high; a system of dikes was used; they used a swape/shaduf to draw water; canal building continued for centuries Vague response Examples: it was a major endeavor; it was high and low; efforts were successful No response

5. Document #2 “… The capital city, which may have had a population as high as 200,000 to 300,000 in the early sixteenth century, was a superb example of planned growth. By building out into the lake, the Aztecs consolidated and enlarged the original two islands which in turn were linked to the mainland by three large causeways. Fresh water was brought to the city from the mainland by aqueduct…” Source: Jeremy A. Sabloff, The Cities of Ancient Mexico: Reconstructing a Lost World, Thames and Hudson According to Jeremy A. Sabloff, what was one way building out into the lake benefited the Aztec Empire and its capital city of Tenochtitlán? Score of 1: States a way building out into the lake benefited the Aztec Empire and its capital city of Tenochtitlán according to Jeremy A. Sabloff Examples: a population as high as 200,000 to 300,000 could be supported/a large population could be supported; allowed for planned growth; Aztecs were able to consolidate/enlarge the original two islands Score of 0: Incorrect response Examples: three large causeways were built; the size of the original islands was decreased; aqueducts moved water; linked to the mainland by three causeways Vague response Examples: it was a superb example; there were two islands; fresh water; it added No response

6. DBQ Essay Questions Throughout history, the spread of belief systems has influenced social, economic, and political developments in many regions. These belief systems include Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism. Task: Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of global history, answer the questions that follow each document in Part A. Your answers to the questions will help you write the Part B essay in which you will be asked to Select two belief systems mentioned in the historical context and for each Describe how the belief system spread to a specific region or regions Discuss how the belief system influenced a region or regions socially, economically, and/or politically

7. DBQ Essay Questions Throughout history, migrations of people have affected countries and regions. These migrations have been both voluntary and involuntary and include Africans to the Americas, Jews to Palestine and Israel, and Hindus/Muslims between India and Pakistan. Task: Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of global history, answer the questions that follow each document in Part A. Your answers to the questions will help you write the Part B essay in which you will be asked to Select two migrations mentioned in the historical context and for each Describe the historical circumstances surrounding the voluntary or involuntary migration Discuss an impact the migration had on the country or region from which the group left and/or an impact the migration had on the new destination You may not use the migration of Hindus and Muslims between India and Pakistan as two separate migrations.

8. 543 Is MORE analytical than descriptive Is analytical AND descriptive Is more descriptive than analytical Develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth Develops all aspects of the task but may do so unevenly Develops all aspects of the task in little depth OR develops most of the task in some depth Incorporates substantial “outside” information Incorporates relevant “outside” information Incorporates limited relevant “outside” information Incorporates relevant historical details from all or most of the documents Incorporates relevant historical details from XXX amount of documents Incorporates some relevant historical details from XXX amount of documents Organized with an intro and conclusion that go beyond restating the theme or historical context May include some minor inaccuracies. DBQ Essay Rubric

9. Thematic Essay Questions Theme: Economic Change Since the 19th century, industrialization has had positive and negative effects on the lives of workers. Task:  Define the term “industrialization”  Select one nation you have studied and discuss two specific examples of the ways in which industrialization changed the lives of workers in that nation  Discuss the response of the workers, reformers, and/or government to these changes You may use any nation from your study of global history except the United States. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: Great Britain (19th century), Japan (19th or 20th century), Russia (19th or 20th century), Korea (post–World War II), and Brazil (20 th century).

10. Thematic Essay Questions Theme: Geography Geographic features can positively or negatively affect the development of a nation or region. Task: Select one geographic feature from your study of global history. Explain how this geographic feature has had an effect on the historical development of two nations or regions. Be sure to include specific historical examples in your essay. You may use any geographic feature from your study of global history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: river valley, mountain, desert, island, rain forest, and climate. Do not use the United States in your answer.

11. 543 Is MORE analytical than descriptive Is analytical AND descriptive Is more descriptive than analytical Develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth Develops all aspects of the task but may do so unevenly Develops all aspects of the task in little depth OR develops most of the task in some depth Incorporates relevant historical details Incorporates some relevant historical details Organized with an intro and conclusion that go beyond restating the theme or historical context May include some minor inaccuracies. Thematic Essay Rubric

12. Multiple Choice Which geographic factor has most strongly influenced Russia’s foreign policies and economic development? A) lack of natural resources B) vast desert regions C) limited access to warm-water ports D) extensive mountain ranges The Russian steppe is most similar in topography to the A) mountains in Switzerland B) deserts in the Middle East C) rainforests in South America D) savannas in Africa

13. Multiple Choice Is often “Politically Correct” Which generalization about democracy is most valid? A) democratic political systems require a highly industrialized society B) democratic governments first evolved in North America C) democratic governments prevent their citizens from traveling abroad D) democratic governments protect basic civil liberties In most societies, urbanization has A) weakened traditional values and life patterns B) strengthened the influence of the extended family system C) discouraged economic growth D) promoted population growth