Intro to World History ORN 2023

What are Mrs. Tharp's LIVE Class Expectations? Mark all that apply.

• Be Here & Engaged

• Be Awesome

• Be Respectful & Kind

• Be Hydrated

What is Mrs. Tharp's favorite Netflix Series?

• Breaking Bad

• Inside Man

• Depp vs Heard

• DARK

TRUE or FALSE: Research has shown that taking (written or typed) notes will improve retention and understanding.

• True

• False

Why do you HAVE to take World History? Mark all that apply.

• Our future depends on your knowing and understanding what has happened in the past.

• Your community, state and country decided young people will know their history.

• Because Mrs. Tharp is lonely.

• Because you need to know key dates like 10,000 BCE and 1453 CE.

Julius Caesar ruled as dictator of the Roman Empire from 46-44 BCE. What does BCE stand for?

• Before Community Excelled

• Behind Common Expectations

• Before Common Era

• Because Calendars Elevate

If I said my great grandmother was born in the 1800s, which century is that?

• 17th Century

• 18th Century

• 19th Century

• 1800 BCE

The fall semester of World History will cover 10,000 BCE to WHAT MAJOR EVENT?

• 1776 US declares Independence

• 1650s - the Enlightenment begins

• 1453 - the downfall of the Ottoman Empire; rise of American Empires.

• 1607 - the founding of Jamestown

What is the capital of Texas? What is the capital of the United States?

• Dallas/Philadelphia

• Austin/Washington DC

• Houston/Washington State

• San Antonio/Arlington VA

Match the name of the continent with their location on the map.

c

d

e

f

b

a

North America

Australia

Asia

Europe

South America

Africa

The Neolithic Revolution occurred around 10,000 BCE and it is important because

• People shifted from hunting-gathering their food to farming.

• People revolted against the Egyptian and Persian Empires.

• People moved out of Africa and into Europe and Asia.

• The glaciers melted and then everything refroze.