ConGlo Final
Possible Questions
The following are possible questions for the final. Seven of these will be on the test. You will write essays for four of the questions. The test will also feature three maps.
How did initial motives for colonization create long-term problems in the Middle East?
Describe the distinct differences and the fundamental similarities between socialism/communism and fascism.
What key historical events led to the creation and division of the Koreas? How do they impact the current situation?
What is a kleptocracy? What are the key features? What countries are examples?
Discuss the possibility of North and South Korea reunifying.
Considering the history behind the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, evaluate the prospects for peace in that region.
Define globalization. Why does it occur? Has it occurred since the end of the Cold War? Use examples.
Explain the rise of communism in China.
Discuss Friedman’s views on the Cold War and Globalization.
Why was the Treaty of Versailles/ League of nations so controversial and complicated?
Why did the League of Nations fail?
How will Kim Jong-Il’s successor potentially change North Korea’s political system?
What caused Gulf War I and Gulf War II? Explain the connections between the conflicts.
Define and explain Colonialism.
Explain the abuses that occurred in the Congo Free State under King Leopold , and link those abuses to the current state of affairs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
January 2010 |
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4 Pretest |
5 Syllabus Capstone project assigned |
6 Geography |
7 Geography |
8 Trends of a century- Colonialism1st Event report due |
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11 Trends of a century-Communism (Soviet Union) |
12 Trends of a century- Authoritarian/Totalitarian regimes |
13 CHOICES- League of Nations Assigned |
14 CHOICES- League of Nations Study Guides Due |
15 CHOICES- Simulation
2nd event report due
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18 NO SCHOOL |
19 CHOICES- Simulation |
20 CHOICES- Epilogue- tying it all together |
21 WWII |
22 Trends of a centuryCommunism (China, N. Korea, Cuba, Vietnam) 3rd event report due |
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25 NO SCHOOL |
26 colonialism |
27 Trends of a century- colonialism |
28 Colonialism |
29 Communism
4th event report due |
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February 2010 |
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1Communism Homework- read ch. 1 Lexus |
2 Communism
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3 Dictators |
4 Dictators |
5 Globalization 5th event report due |
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8 Globalization |
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10 Asia- N Korea |
11 E Asia- Japan |
12 E Asia- Other countries CHOICES- China assigned
6th event report due |
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15 CHOICES- China Study Guide due |
16 CHOICES-Simulation
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17 CHOICES- Simulation
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18 CHOICES- discuss |
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7th event report due |
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March 2010 |
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1 Korea |
2 Korea |
3 Korea
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4 Korea |
5 Korea
9th event report due |
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8 Russia |
9 Russia |
10 Russia
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11 Russia 10th event report due |
12 NO SCHOOL |
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15 NO |
16 SCHOOL |
17 SPRING
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18 BREAK |
19 WEEK
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22Nukes |
23 Nukes |
24 Nukes
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25 Nukes |
26 Middle East-
11th event report due |
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29NO CLASS |
30 Middle East- CHOICES assigned |
31 Middle East- CHOICES- part 1 due
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April 2010 |
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1 CHOICES- Middle East discuss, part 2 due Report due |
2 NO SCHOOL
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5 NO SCHOOL |
6 CHOICES- Middle East part 3 due |
7 CHOICES- Middle east simulation |
8 Review for test |
9 Fine Arts Day Report Due
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12 Test- Asia, Middle East CHOICES Congo assigned |
13 Africa CHOICES- Congo part 1 due |
14 Africa- CHOICES discuss |
15 Africa – CHOICES discuss |
16 Africa- CHOICES simulation Report Due
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19 Europe |
20 Europe |
21 Europe |
22 S. America |
23 S. America Report Due
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26 N. America |
27 N. America |
28 Terror |
29 Terror |
30 Terror Report Due
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May 2010 |
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3 Globalization |
4 Globalization |
5 Model UN roundtable |
6 Model UN Roundtable |
7 Model UN Roundtable
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10 Senior last day- review |
11 Movie |
12 Movie |
13 Movie |
14 Movie
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17 Review |
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September
October