7th grade History 2019-2020 Assignments

Review your Reading Notes to determine the FOUR Chinese discoveries or inventions that you believe have had the greatest influence on the world.

Write a short paragraph that gives at least two reasons why you selected each discovery or invention.

Only one person from each group turn in the Presentation. All names should be on the title slide.
Your presentation should teach us about the section assigned to your group. Why is the innovation or adaptation so important? How has it affected modern society?
We should be able to answer all ISN questions from your presentation.

What are the pros and cons of each method of choosing members of the Bureaucracy? list at least 3 pros and 3 cons for each.

Imagine you were chosen as the head of a country.
You need to hire government officials to help you run the government.
Will you follow a hiring system based on meritocracy, Aristocracy, or will you hire foreigners?
Explain your answer. Provide evidence.

Write a 5 paragraph essay on how the crusades affected each religious group involved. Overall, do you think the crusades were positive or negative for Muslims and Christians? Why?
In your last paragraph, answer: DO you believe that the crusades were necessary? Why or why not? Support your argument with evidence and outside sources if needed.

What caused the Crusades?
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
How long did the Crusades last?
What religious groups were affected by the Crusades?

Use the Attached picture and answer the questions on a google doc

complete the table

Create a slides presentation. Make at least one slide per section starting on Section 2 (minimum of 9 slides). Each slide should explain the innovations and adaptations from the section, The importance of them, how they influenced modern society, and how they influence or do not influence your individual life.

What made the Islamic world rich, diverse, and creative?
What are some examples of Muslim influence that remain today?

Complete the preview assignment and upload a picture of it in your notebook. If you cannot take a picture then type your responses into a google doc and submit.