World History Honor's Project #1
Government and Religion: Governments of the World
The U.N. recognizes 193 countries in the world. Make a chart of all these nations and which form of government they have. Then
analyze the date you’ve collected to make a pie chart of all the different types of governments in the world and how much of a
percentage of the worlds government each make up.
(ex. Presidential Republics 32%, Absolute Monarchies 2%, Parliamentary Republics 41%,
Military Dictatorship 8%)
Government and Religion: Creation Stories
Evaluate the creation stories of three major religions (only one can be Abrahamic) and write an essay on the similarities and
differences of each. Youmustinclude portions of each religion’s creation story that you wish to address in order for comparison
Page Requirement: double-spaced, Times New Roman/Arial, 12pt. font, sources cited
In the Beginning…: Map Project
Draw a detailed map of the world. Map can be a physical map or a political map, but needs to be done on poster board and be
colorful.
Political Map Requirements:all countries and continents must be labeled
Physical Map Requirements:all major oceans, rivers, mountains, deserts, islands, and other features
must be labels (you may want to provide Mr. Taylor with a list of features you plan to use to be approved so you don’t miss anything)
In the Beginning…: Scale Model
Create a scale model of one of the pharaoh’s royal tombs (pyramids) and then write a 3-page paper describing the pyramid’s
details. (may work in partners, but no more than 2)
Page Requirement: double-spaced, Times New Roman/Arial, 12pt. font, sources cited
Scale Model: model can be made of cardboard or other materials and have an interior that is accessible. Decorated and furnished
the interior with appropriate scenes and items including a
sarcophagus and other artifacts known to have been recovered from other Egyptian burial sites.
Ancient Greece: Greek Gods, Goddesses and Titans
Choose three of the following Egyptian gods to research and create an illustrated encyclopedia entry.
Entry Requirement:entries should be 8½” x 11” and placed in a binder, sources cited
Acceptable Egyptian Gods: Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Athena, Mercury, Apollo, Aphrodite, Mars, Gaia, Chronos, Artemis, Demeter,
Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Rhea, Atlas, Prometheus, Styx
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: Early Christian History
Research the history and development of Christianity from Jesus’ death till the Council of Nicea in 325A.D.. Then write a summary
(4 page minimum) of the major events that helped the early development of the Christian faith.
Page Requirement: double-spaced, Times New Roman/Arial, 12pt. font, sources cited
The Dark Ages: Christian Saints
Research two Catholic saints. Then write a summary (2 page minimum each) of their lives and impact on Christianity and why they
were sainted.
Page Requirement: double-spaced, Times New Roman/Arial, 12pt. font, sources cited
The Dark Ages: Pictorial Timeline
Create a PowerPoint image presentation of the Dark Ages that shows the major events that helped shape the era. Make sure not to
forget any major events from the period.
Project Requirement: each image must be label, dated, and include a short sentence describing its importance
The Dark Ages: Feudal System
Draw and label a colorful diagram of the feudal system complete with a castle and all its parts on poster board
Poster Requirements: castle (moat, bailey, keep, drawbridge, curtain wall, portcullises, gatehouse,
barracks), fiefs, peasants quarters, possible village, crop field