Global Studies Packet
Ch. 19: Scandinavia
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Due Date: ____________________________________
Vocabulary
Use page 273 of the textbook to complete the exercise below.
Term
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Definition
Picture
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Scandinavia Map
Use pages 66-67 of the atlas to label the map.
Countries
Finland
Denmark
Iceland
Norway
Sweden
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Capitals
Copenhagen
Helsinki
Oslo
Reykjavík
Stockholm
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Bodies of Water
Baltic Sea
Gulf of Bothnia
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Gulf of Finland
North Sea
Norwegian Sea
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Textbook Readings: The Vikings
Use pages 280-281of your textbook to answer the questions.
Spotlight On: The Vikings (p 280)
1. In which modern-day countries did the Vikings live? List 3 countries.
2. What did Vikings do in addition to raiding? List 2 things.
3. To which distant areas did the Viking travel? List 5 places.
4. Why do you think the Vikings did their raiding in the winter? THINK ABOUT IT!
Telling Tales (pp 280-281)
5. What is another name for the Vikings?
6. Why did the Vikings added “fanciful details” to their stories? THINK ABOUT IT!
7. What is mythology?
8. Who did the Vikings believe the gods were always at war with?
9. Who or what are the following?
a. Valhallab. Odinc. ThorCLASS WORK
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YouTube Videos
Vikings: The Real Vikings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnkQdgOSW14
1. Why have people assumed that Vikings were just monstrous killers?
2. List three things about the Vikings that show they were rather civilized and advanced.
Vikings: Viking Afterlife
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMH9L_k29sU&list=CLAjESYZBG9hI
1. What did Vikings think was the best death?
2. What is Valhalla?
3. Who is Odin?
Vikings: Viking Shield Maidens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNpQ742m50g&list=CLAjESYZBG9hI
1. What does this video tell you about the way the Vikings viewed women? THINK ABOUT
IT!
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Point/Counterpoint: Welfare States
Read the following passages about welfare states and answer the questions below.
Pro: In favor of welfareWelfare states such as the ones found in Sweden and Germany provide rights that are not
optional, but necessary. The right to healthcare, sickness benefits, education, and old age
pensions are signs of civilization. The best resources can be distributed to everyone, rather than
used only by the elite who can afford the best services. A welfare system gives everyone an
equal chance to succeed in society.
Con: Against welfarePeople do not want to pay half of their income or more in taxes to the government. They
would rather decide for themselves how to spend the money they ear. Some feel they are
working hard to support people who will not work. Recently, immigrants have been coming to
Scandinavia. These immigrants get the same benefits as citizens born in Scandinavia. This is not
fair.
1. What are two arguments in favor of welfare?
a.
b.
2. What are two arguments against welfare?
a.
b.
3. If you were very wealthy, would you be happy with a welfare state like Sweden’s? Why or
why not? Please answer both parts of the question in complete sentences.
4. If you were very poor, would you be happy with a welfare state like Sweden’s? Why or why
not? Please answer both parts of the question in complete sentences.
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Using Graphs: World Literacy
Answer the questions using the chart.
1. What does this graph tell you?
2. Which countries have 100% literacy?
3. Which country has a lower literacy rate: Denmark or the United States?
4. Do you think literacy rates have changed since this graph was published?
5. What effect do you think poverty have on literacy?
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Chapter 19 Review
Complete the chapter review activities on pages 282 to 283. Write out all answers fully!
Vocabulary Review (Write the sentence. Mark it as true or false. If it is false, change the
underlined term to make it true.)
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Chapter Quiz (Answer in complete sentences. Include the question in your answer.)
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5. ______________________________________________________________________
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Textbook Questions
Use the textbook to answer the following questions.
The Land and the People: p. 274
1. Scandinavia is comprised of the following countries:
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2. Lines of latitude run __________ to __________. The Arctic Circle is the area north of
_________ degrees N latitude.
Life by the Sea p. 277
1. Why do people prefer to live along the coast?
2. What makes farming difficult in Scandinavia?
3. Fish and fish products make up about ______ percent of Iceland’s exports.
4. Although most ships are made of steel, why are trees still an important part of the economy?
5. The sea gives Scandinavia what three industries?
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Vocabulary Review
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Ch. 19 Study Guide
Each Friday, we will have a quiz on the week’s packet. The most important things to
know are on this study guide.
1. Vocabulary
a. define the terms, use them in sentences, and give examples
2. Scandanavia Map
a. match countries, capitals and bodies of water with their locations (a practice
powerpoint is on Mr. Nolen’s website)
3. Textbook Readings: The Vikings
a. recall another name for the Vikings
b. list things Vikings did in addition to raiding
c. define Valhalla, Odin, and Thor
4. YouTube Videos
a. explain what the Vikings thought was the best death and why
5. Chapter Quiz
a. list the five countries that make up Scandinavia and explain why
Scandinavians depend on the Sea
STUDY GUIDE
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