The Rise of Islam
7th
Grade World History – 6th grading period
Students may be required to complete one or more of the following assessments: geographical mapping activity, essay test, Islam research packet, Islam flipbook, PowerPoint presentation, multiple-choice test, historical fiction literature review
All students must pass with a “C” or better (70%) in their performance grade, or they will be placed in a second history class (CLM) to master the standards for the grading period.
A Advanced Grade: Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the contributions of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire and the origins, beliefs and spread of Islam. The student makes few mistakes, and applies social studies skills (mapping, timeline, research, interpretation, etc.) with confidence. The student should be able to discuss the topics listed below.
B Proficient Grade: Much understanding, some mistakes
C Basic Grade: Enough understanding to pass, despite mistakes
D Below Basic Grade: Only sometimes shows understanding, many mistakes
F Far Below Basic Grade: Rarely shows understanding, many mistakes
Topics to be covered in above assessments:
Use your History
book ACROSS THE CENTURIES to answer these Objectives. If you are able to answer
and understand these objectives, this will have shown that you have competency
in each unit of study in 7th grade World History. You may also use these
objectives as a means of studying for any test given per chapter or Unit of
study.
Two American Empires
1. Describe the geography of the Aztec environment and explain how it affected
Aztec agricultural techniques.
2. Identify the Aztec social classes and describe the economic relationship between
them.
3. Analyze the relationship between war and religion in Aztec society.
4. Describe the location and geography of the Inca Empire.
5. Explain the methods the Inca used to expand and control their empire.
6. Describe how Inca agricultural techniques were suited to different types of terrain.
7. Describe the importance of ancestor worship in Inca religion and culture.
8. Compare and contrast the internal problems of the Aztec and Inca empires.
9. Describe the events that led up to the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires.
10. Summarize the reasons for the rapid Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires.
11. Identify values that underlie people’s actions.
1. Summarize
Henry IV’s attempts to promote religious tolerance in
2. Identify Cardinal Richelieu and explain how his policies increased the power of the French Monarchy.
3. Compare and contrast peasant life and the life of the nobility under Louis XIV.
4. Define absolute monarchy.
5. Predict consequences based on evidence and experience.
6. Evaluate
7. Describe the series of events that led to the English Civil War.
8. Explain the significance of the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution.
9. Compare and contrast constitutional monarchy and absolute monarchy.
10. Identify the major European powers competing for trade and colonies between 1500 and 1700.
11. Analyze the reasons behind European colonialism.
12. Describe the methods used by the European powers to manage their overseas territories.
13. Evaluate the effects of European colonialism on native peoples.
14. Identify stereotypes photographs and pictures.
1. Trace the origins of Enlightenment.
2. Discuss the philosophies and their reforms.
3. Explain Locke’s concepts of government.
4. Explain how the philosophies affected European governments.
5. Show how the Declaration of Independence incorporated many Enlightenment ideals.
6. Discuss the causes and effects of the French Revolution.
7. Explain the agricultural and industrial revolutions.
8. Discuss how the agricultural and industrial revolutions affected peoples’ lives.
9. Define the goals and values of industrialization.
10. Discuss the
ideals embodied in the Constitution of the