Name_____________________________________________
World History- _____
Teacher: ______________
Date__________________ Due Date _______________________
Step 1- Translate the Alphabet
Directions: Using the artifacts, figure out the alphabet that this culture used. Write the letter from their
language over the English version.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Step 2- Translations
Directions: On a separate piece of paper, each group will be responsible for turning in a translation of
each primary source. Note – only ONE translation of EACH document per group is needed. Get
this sheet from your teacher.
HINT – all of you may want to write down the translations for reference.
Step 3- Catalog the artifacts
Artifact #1- Rosetta Stone
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #2- Dog Poster
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #3- Koala Poster
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #4- Helmet & Weapon Poster
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #5- 4 Picture Poster
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #6- Letter # 1
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #7- Letter # 2 (2 pages long)
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Artifact #8- Letter # 3
Description:
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What can be learned (Why):
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Step 4- Who, What, Where, When, Why
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Directions: Using your research, you will need to come up with 8 “Conclusion Statements” about this culture
based on what you have learned. Each Conclusion Statement should be backed up by a primary source
document and cited. Please write the 8 statements below. This culture is located in Canada. One can infer
their location because in letter 1 it states, “we are from the land with the red maple leaf.” Canada has a red
maple leaf on its flag. Also, there are pictures of a moose on artifact # 3 and & 5. These animals can be
found in Canada.
1. (Location/country)____________________________________________________
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2. (time in history)_____________________________________________________
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3. (government)_________________________________________________________
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4. (religion – monotheistic/polytheistic? Name of god/gods?) ________________
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5. (economy: money or trade?) _______________________________________
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6. (war/peaceful)_________________________________________________________
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7. (“free” - any other culture trait)________________________________________
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8. (“free” – any other culture trait) ________________________________________
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Packet (Steps 1 – 3) = __________/10 points Classwork
Packet Step # 4 = ____________/16 points Reading/Writing Grade
Each is worth 2 points and should be 3 sentences long.
Answer Statement = ½ point
Source = ½ point
Quote/description = ½ point
Explanation = ½ point