HOW TO
CONQUER WORLD
HISTORY
SEMESTER 1
Module 4
4.02 The Italian City-States 2 parts to
This Assignment
Part 1: Creating a Map of your City
PART 1: design a map that shows physical or cultural attributes of the city (Scribblemaps.com or
zeemaps.com) Remember, you must create the map yourself, so it is not possible to simply cut and
paste a map from the internet. (Please see 4.02 PowerPoint)
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include a map key
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include a title for the map
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label all relevant features such as waterways
PART 2: write a summary that is a minimum of two paragraphs
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describe the physical and human resources in your city and how these can promote business;
examples are natural resources, wealth of the city, other businesses, and types of labor skills
available
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explain how geographic location affects opportunities for commerce and trade in your city
3.
describe at least one place of cultural interest
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identify characteristics of your city’s population, such as the size, level of wealth, and level of cultural
diversity
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identify languages spoken and forms of communication
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Also, you want to present a clear explanation of your city and why it would be a good place for a
business to be located. Be sure to emphasize these points.
See 4.02 PowerPoint for map
directions
4.02 Maps Help & Part II example
Need help MAKING a map? Try this link Click Here
Here is a list with links to commonly used mapping programs online
Click Here
4.03 Humanities and Fine Arts in the
Renaissance
Five images of the Renaissance legacy around you
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At least one image for each of the following
categories; art, architecture, literature, and inventions
 For EACH example, a two to three sentence explanation
of why it represents of a legacy of the Renaissance,
including how the example reflects the influence of
humanism
1.
4.03 Example
This is only one example, you need a total of
5 like this. One for Art, Architecture, Literature,
and Inventions, and one double.
4.06 Worlds Collide
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You need 3 journal entries from your trip to the New
World.
1st entry- when you first get there, what do you see,
hear, etc.
2nd entry- after you encounter the Natives, what’s
happening?
3rd entry- What is life like now that you are
returning back to Europe to share your story?
4.06 Example
You will need 3 entries in total. Here
is only one, and the start of the
second.
4.07 Slavery 2 Parts to This Assignment
Step 1: Choose a song
"Redemption Song" - Bob Marley,
 "Slave Driver" - Bob Marley
 "Worth His Weight In Gold" – Steel Pulse
 "Tribute To the Martyrs" – Steel Pulse
 "Door of No Return" – Steel Pulse
4.07 Step 2
Step 2: Analyze the song
answer eight of the twelve questions below to guide your song analysis
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each answer must be at least two complete sentences
1. What emotions do you feel while listening to this song?
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What other events or experiences does this song make you think about?
3.
What story do the lyrics tell? Describe.
4.
What lyrics stand out to you?
5.
Are there any lyrics in the song that you did not understand or know what they meant? Which?
6.
What does the mood of the song tell you about how the artist wants the listeners to think about
slavery?
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Who do you think is the intended audience for this song? Explain.
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What is the message the artist is trying to convey in this song?
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Why is the message of this song still valid today?
10.
If you could ask the artist a question about the lyrics, what would you ask and why?
11.
How does this song relate to social or cultural climate at the time it was written?
12.
What is the value of music with historical/political/social messages?
4.07 Example
Start your assignment like this…
4.08 Module Review / DBA
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Look at the objectives listed in the beginning of the module
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Vocab, dates, places, and PEOPLE are always important. Be ready to tell us
Why they are HOW the IMPACTED their culture and their achievements
The CAUSE and EFFECTS of changes that were in this module
BE ready to discuss the major influences on the architectural, artistic, and
literary developments of Renaissance Italy and their impacts on the
world TODAY.
Understand and be ready to analyze the effects of transportation,
trade, communication, science, and technology on cultures HOW did
these things impact and influence the CHANGE?
Slavery and how it impacted not only the culture in societies, but the
politics and economic changes that took place because of this practice.
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The experience, origins, and developments involved.
Set a time with your teacher when you are free from distraction and can
focus on the DBA 
NOW CALL YOUR TEACHER! 
I am going
to call my
teacher for
my DBA!
DBA EXAMPLE
I’m so happy you
called for your
DBA!!! You rock!!!
Use this DBA to review for your
final exam for Semester 1 with
your teacher. Review your notes. Be
sure to set aside at least 20 min for
this call and let them know you
want to review before you take the
exam.
Passwords for the exam will be
given AFTER you do your
Collaboration- do it soon!
4.09 Module Four Project
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Choose five cities that were connected to one or
more of the major developments during the
Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of
Exploration.
Develop a slideshow for demonstrating the
importance of the five cities you’ve chosen.
Remember that this demonstration is for the benefit
of students on a tour of European sites and will
highlight the top three must-see places within the
city.
4.09 Example
Here is one example,
you need a total of 5
cities.
City
Map
Facts
Top 3 places to
see