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World History Guidebook
7th grade World History
Team Columbia
Ms Kratofil
[email protected] MY WEBSITE: kratofilhistory.weebly.com
Supply List
Syllabus
Rubrics for Grading
100 Terms Explanation
100 Terms
World Map
Thinking Maps
Homework Choices
NAME ____________________________________
Period _____
SUPPLY LIST…
TWO 11” x 8 ½” 1-subject
spiral notebooks…the size is
important!!! (11” x 9” works, too)Please check the size! (1 spiral is for Fall Semester, 1 spiral is for Spring Semester—it is
HARD to find spirals in December!)
MANY large glue sticks…we glue
almost everything and the little glue sticks run out
within days. When I say “many” I mean A LOT! A
LOT! A LOT! We use glue like crazy!
A pencil case (hard or soft)
filled with pencils and pens…I
can’t tell you the hundreds of times my students
come to class without something to write with.
How can you come to school without something
to write with?!?!?!
please let me know if these supplies present some sort of hardship at
home…I am happy to assist if that is the case! A short email to me will do… [email protected]
7th grade World History Ms Jeanette Kratofil, Instructor
Team Columbia
[email protected] MY WEBSITE: kratofilhistory.weebly.com
Welcome to an exciting year of World History! History is AWESOME! I love history! Hopefully, you will
too! I look forward to providing a fun, positive, and creative environment, where you can expand
your knowledge about world events.
Course Description This year we will be studying World History and Geography from 500 AD to 1500 AD.
Our book is called “Medieval and Early Modern Times.” We will explore many exciting
cultures that existed during the Middle Ages. To investigate these cultures we will be
using narrative and text, primary sources, PowerPoint presentations, video and audio
resources, Internet exploration, and simulations—in both cooperative and individual
activities. Social Studies skills such as geography, researching, writing and critical
thinking will be stressed throughout the semester.
Units of Study 1st semester…
The End of the Roman Empire &
The Rise of the Byzantine Empire
Islam in the Middle Ages
African Empires of the Middle Ages
Meso-American & Andean Civilizations
Medieval Japan & China
2nd semester… Medieval Europe
The Renaissance
The Reformation
Scientific Changes & The Age of Exploration
The Scientific Revolution & The
Enlightenment
Why do we study history? To create a brighter future…
History has many lessons to teach us that will help make our society and our world a
better place for our generation and for future generations.
To get along better…
We can see the common threads that unite all of humanity and we will hopefully grow
in respect and appreciation of our diversity.
SUPPLY LIST Your INB: A spiral notebook—please purchase an 11” x 8 ½” spiral with a plastic cover and a pocket on the inside…
Pens and pencils: You may use either in my class, but please do not write with a highlighter or a marker!
Glue sticks: Buy a lot of LARGE ones…you will be using tons of glue in my class!
Art supplies: colored pencils, markers and two different colored highlighters… No crayons, please!!!
Grading System Points will be awarded in the following categories…
INB—this will include your class work and your homework…
Quizzes—some will be announced, some will not…
Exams—will be given at the end of each unit of study…
Homework—will be graded for completion on the due date and graded for accuracy during INB checks…
Projects & Presentations—some will be individual, some will be cooperative…
Participation—each student is expected to eagerly participate in discussion, inquiry and activities…
This year I will be using JUPITER ED, so you and your parents will have access to your information online
on a regular basis! Please log in regularly to monitor your progress.
Absences
It is expected that a student will be absent only in the case of illness or family emergency. When
absences occur, here are my policies: Students are responsible for picking up and immediately completing any work missed due
to absences.
Absent work will be accepted for full credit until the upcoming INB check,
though to be most useful in your studies, work should be made up as soon as
possible!
Missed exams will be given during class on the day of a student’s return.
Students must make arrangements with the teacher in order to make up a
missing quiz.
Late Work It is expected that a student will turn in all assignments on time, however, if work is LATE (not due to
absence), here are my policies: Late homework will NEVER receive “completion” points, however, if a student completes the assignment
before their next INB check, they will receive the “accuracy” points when I grade the INB. Late
homework will significantly impact a student’s grade! Try to stay current with all assignments!
A project or paper (including final drafts and any associated deadlines) will be docked 10% for each class period
it is late.
Extra Credit Extra credit opportunities will be made available by me throughout the semester. Do not ask for
extra-credit assignments if you are struggling in my class…instead, please concentrate on completing
and improving your required assignments!
Class rules Be Ready…
Arrive on time, prepared to learn, be enthusiastic, and stay on task!
Be Respectful…
Show courtesy to each other and to your teacher…help others when needed!
Be Responsible…
Complete your assignments on time, give your best effort, and be thoughtful!
Be a Rule Follower…
All school rules will be enforced within my classroom!
how to contact me I can best be reached via e-mail: [email protected] .
I check my e-mail several times a day and can quickly respond to
your concerns. I can also be reached on my voice mail at 295-3700
ext.1413.
If you need help with history at any time, PLEASE, PLEASE come see
me! I’m in my room (almost) every day at brunch and lunch. I want to
help you be the best student you can possibly be!
General Rubrics for grading While more specific rubrics will be provided for some assignments throughout the school year, here are some general ideas
of my grading criteria…
Assignments & Discussion: Writing: To earn an “A,” a student’s work…
demonstrates conceptual understanding. is insightful and has fully developed ideas.
is complete and goes beyond what is expected. has clear sentence sense; variety and some transitions.
presents specific, relevant details as evidence. includes superior vocabulary.
represents exemplary effort.
To earn a “B,” a student’s work…
demonstrates some understanding. communicates insightful ideas.
is complete. has clear sentence sense; variety and a few transitions.
presents supporting evidence includes strong vocabulary.
represents commendable effort.
To earn a “C,” a student’s work…
demonstrates some understanding. shows an attempt to use insightful ideas.
is fairly complete. has some sentence variety, fragments & run-ons
presents supporting evidence that lacks detail. includes 7th grade-level vocabulary.
represents adequate effort.
To earn a “D,” a student’s work…
attempts to show understanding but is unclear. shows an attempt to communicate ideas.
is incomplete. has many simple sentences, fragments & run-ons.
lacks supporting details. includes ordinary vocabulary.
represents some evidence of effort.
To earn an “F,” a student’s work…
demonstrates obvious misconceptions. shows limited development of ideas.
is sorely incomplete. has simple sentences; many fragments & run-ons.
presents no evidence nor examples. includes ineffective vocabulary.
represents limited evidence of effort.
Listening Skills: As part of the “participation” grade in my class, listening skills will be evaluated based on the following criteria…
A STRONG listener…
immediately responds to oral directions.
focuses on the speaker.
sustains attention span throughout the class.
listens to their peers.
A CAPABLE listener…
follows oral directions.
is usually attentive to speaker and in discussion.
listens to others without interrupting.
A DEVELOPING listener…
has difficulty following oral directions.
relies on repetition.
is often inattentive.
has a short attention span.
often interrupts others.
INB Checks: For each INB check, the following will apply to every graded assignment…
Contents:
5 = Item is complete, directions were followed, answer reflects thoughtful and thorough participation
4 = Item is complete, directions were followed, answer shows haste and/or a lack of thought
3 = Directions were not followed
2= Work is complete but of extremely poor quality
1= Item is not complete
0 = Item is missing
X = Item is missing for an excused absence
Organization: The table of contents must be complete… the pages must be numbered…
your cutting and pasting needs to be neat… and your handwriting needs to be legible! Thanks!
100 Terms – One hundred
Social Studies terms have been
selected for students to know. These
terms will be covered in class
throughout the year, but students
should begin learning these terms
immediately. Every few weeks there
will be a quiz of 10 terms chosen at
random. These quizzes do not impact
the class grade, but will be listed on
JUPITER ED so you may review the
scores.
In May there will be a final exam of all
100 terms which IS graded. This final is a
large portion of the World History grade
for 4th quarter. The more effort students
put into learning their terms, the faster
they will see improvement! Students
are expected to study their terms at
home. Making flashcards is
encouraged!
Thank you, parents, for all your help & support!!
100 Terms World History
Rome Vocabulary
1. A republic is a government in which the citizens have the right to vote and elect officials to represent
them.
2. Julius Caesar was a popular military hero and the most famous Roman emperor. He was assassinated in
41 B.C.
3. Citizenship is membership in a political community that brings both rights and responsibilities.
4. The period of peace and prosperity that began with the reign of Roman emperor Augustus about 27
B.C. is called the Pax Romana. (Roman Peace)
5. Corruption is the use of a position of trust for dishonest gain.
6. A design made with colored stones and small pieces of glass is called a mosaic.
7. Justinian was the first great Byzantine emperor who ruled with his wife, Theodora for nearly 40 years.
Islam Vocabulary
8. An oasis is a fertile place in the desert where a spring or well provides a water supply.
9. A person who moves from place to place with no fixed home is nomadic.
10. When a person is sedentary they do not move around but are settled.
11. When a person goes on a journey to a sacred place or shrine it is called a pilgrimage.
12. The Muslim holy book is called the Qur’an.
13. Alms are money or goods given to the poor.
14. Not eating or drinking for a period of time is called fasting.
15. A minaret is a tower on a mosque from which Muslims are called to pray.
16. An astrolabe is an instrument measured to plot the position of stars.
17. Calligraphy is a type of decorative writing.
Africa Vocabulary
18. The part of Africa that is south of the Sahara is called sub-Saharan Africa.
19. A plateau is a highland area with flat land.
20. A broad grassy area with trees scattered everywhere is called a savannah.
21. An account of something passed down by word of mouth is oral history.
22. Labor specializations are different types of jobs and skills.
23. Sundiata was the first ruler of the Mali Empire.
24. When you go through a conversion you are changing religions.
25. Mansa Musa is Mali’s most famous Muslim ruler.
Meso-American Vocabulary
26. Mesoamerica is the region extending from central Mexico into Northern Central America.
27. A farming technique by which farmers clear small plots of land by cutting down the forest and burning
down the felled trees and plants used as fertilizer is called slash and burn agriculture.
28. A drought is a prolonged period of little or no rainfall.
29. An agreement between people or states to cooperate in achieving a common good is called an
alliance.
30. A terrace is a flat strip of level land.
31. The management of relationships between people or nations is called diplomacy.
32. A region is arid when it is lacking in rainfall.
33. A mercenary is a soldier-for-hire.
34. The floating garden first created by the Aztecs is called a chinampa.
35. Hierarchy is a system for ranking members of a group according to their importance.
36. The callpulli are small districts led by district chiefs.
37. An ancient book that was written by hand is called a codex.
China Vocabulary
38. A system of government with many departments and bureaus, all headed by appointed officials is
called a bureaucracy.
39. A scholar official in Chinese history is a highly educated civil servant who entered government only after
passing examinations.
40. The merit system is the process of hiring and promoting people based on talent and skills rather than on
wealth and social status.
41. The growth of cities is called urbanization.
42. The Buddhists believe that nirvana is a state of complete peace.
43. Land tenure is the way in which land is owned and distributed in a region.
44. The ability to read or write is called literacy.
45. A Money economy is an economy where people use currency rather than barter to buy and sell goods.
46. Hard white pottery that is extremely fine quality is called porcelain.
47. Block printing was a way of producing books invented in China.
Japan Vocabulary
48. A chain of islands is called an archipelago.
49. Kami are the Shinto gods or spirits.
50. A regent is someone who governs a country in the name of a ruler who is too young or unable to rule.
51. A constitution is a plan of government.
52. The supreme military commander in feudal Japan is called a shogun.
53. The daimyo are local landowning lords in feudal Japan.
54. Feudalism is a social system in which lords grant people land or other rewards in exchange for military
or other service.
55. Highly trained Japanese warriors are called samurai.
56. Bushido is a strict code of conduct that guided the behavior of Japan and the samurai.
57. Noh-Drama is a type of play on an almost bare stage where the people wear colorful costumes, and
chant words to music.
Middle Ages Vocabulary
58. Medieval means related to the Middle Ages.
59. A Religious order is a community of men or women devoted to prayer and service and bound by
certain vows.
60. A fief is a grant of land under feudalism.
61. In feudal Europe, a peasant who was legally “tied” to the lord’s land and couldn’t leave it was called a
serf.
62. Chivalry is the code of behavior for warriors in feudal Europe.
63. A manor is a self-sufficient estate of a medieval lord.
64. Clergy are people who dedicate their lives to serving their religion as priests or other official leaders.
65. To exclude a person from a church or religious community is to excommunicate them.
66. The common law is a body of law that has developed from a church or religious community.
67. The legal idea requiring that an arrested person be taken to court is habeas corpus.
68. Parliament is an assembly of representatives who make laws.
69. A religious person who travels to a holy place or shrine is a pilgrim.
70. A crusade is a Christian religious war.
71. A belief that is rejected by official Church doctrine is a heresy.
72. A coronation is a ceremony to crown a King or Queen.
Renaissance Vocabulary
73. A guild is a group of people practicing the same craft, usually in the same city who have joined
together for their common good.
74. A mendicant order is an order whose members lived on donations and worked in the communities, not
in monasteries.
75. A cathedral is a major church headed by a Bishop.
76. A school or group of schools that train scholars at the highest levels is a university.
77. The bubonic plague is a deadly disease causing high fever and painful swellings.
78. Someone who gives money or other support to a person or group is a patron.
79. Utopia is an imaginary ideal place.
80. A satire is writing that attacks immoral conduct through ridicule or sarcasm.
81. To remove material from published works or to prevent publication is to censor.
Reformation Vocabulary
82. The reformation was a religious movement that began in the 1500’s to reform the Catholic Church.
83. The Counter Reformation was the movement to strengthen the teachings and structure of the Catholic
Church.
84. A pardon for sin is an indulgence.
85. The idea that God had long ago determined who would gain salvation is predestination.
86. The Jesuits were a religious order founded in 1540 to defend and spread the Catholic faith.
87. A series of meetings where Catholic leaders sought ways to stop the spread of Protestantism was called
the Council of Trent.
Age of Exploration and Origins of Capitalism Vocabulary
88. Cartography is the science of making maps and globes.
89. To sail completely around something is to circumnavigate.
90. Colonization is the process of taking over territory, creating a government, and setting towns.
91. A Spanish explorer and soldier who helped conquer native peoples in Latin America was a
conquistador.
92. Capitalism is economy based on the private ownership of property and the use of property to compete
for profits or gains in the market.
93. Market economy is economy in which prices and the distribution of goods are based on competition in
a market.
94. Mercantilism is an economic policy in which a nation controls trade, agriculture, industry, and money to
bring as much wealth as possible into the country.
The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment Vocabulary
95. Rationalism is the belief that knowledge can be gained through the use of reason.
96. The scientific method is a method for gaining new knowledge using observation, experiments and
careful reasoning.
97. A possible answer is a hypothesis.
98. Natural rights are rights that no government can take away from people.
99. An unwritten agreement between the people and their government that describes the rights and duties
of each is called a social contract.
100. Laissez faire is a policy that the economy should be free of government regulation.
