Warm-Up Activities for History Class
Warm-Up #1 (1/6/15)
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! The great
thing about a new year is a fresh start! What are
your goals for this year for…
1.
World History?
2.
School?
3.
Your personal life?
Warm-Up #2 (1/7/15)
•
Intelligence
•
Wealth
•
Confidence
•
Physical Strength
•
Aggression
•
Problem-Solver
•
Generosity
•
Trustworthy
1.
Which quality is the
best for a leader to
possess?
2.
Are they ALL
necessary? Are some
other qualities
necessary that aren’t
listed?
3.
Which of the traits
would you want
people to say about
you?
Warm-Up #3 (1/8/15)
Answer the questions from yesterday’s Divine Right reading:
1.
In the ideology of absolutism, the king is to carry out:
A. the
wishes of the people B. his own desires C. God’s purposes
2.
In the reading, the king is most compared to:
A. God B. a
father C. the Pope
3.
The writer expects a king to:
A. act contrary to God’s laws
B. have an elaborate court C. act responsibly
4.
The writer states that critics of absolutism believe that:
A.
people are basically good B. kings are divine and have the
same power as God C. kings will use absolute power for
their own ends
5.
The writer states that the will of the people is included in the
will of:
A. the king B. the nobility C. God
6.
The writer believes that people:
A. are basically good B.
need to be controlled C. should have freedom of speech
Warm-Up #4 (1/9/15)
Answer the following questions based on the
reading on Peter the Great:
1.
What event inspired Peter the Great to make
changes in Russia?
2.
What are two ways that Peter tried to “westernize”
Russia?
3.
What did beards symbolize to Peter?
4.
What did beards symbolize to Russian boyars?
5.
Was Peter’s decision fair? Why or Why not?
Warm-Up #5 (1/12/15)
For each of the letters in the word ABSOLUTISM, give a
word or phrase that starts with that letter that
describes absolutism:
A
B
S
O
L
U
T
I
S
M
Warm-Up #6 (1/13/15)
Based on the readings on Louis XIV,
complete the following statement. Be
prepared to explain your statement.
“Louis XIV was _____________________
because __________________________.”
Warm-Up #7 (1/14/15)
Match the description on the left with the person in
the box on the right:
1.
Henry the VIII’s Catholic daughter
2.
Henry VIII’s only son
3.
Henry VIII’s daughter who never married
4.
Heir to the English throne after Elizabeth I
passed away
5.
James I
Protestant
grandson
6.
James I
Catholic
grandson
James I
James II
Oliver Cromwell
Charles II
Edward VI
Mary
Elizabeth I
Warm-Up #8 (1/15/15)
Use the political cartoon to answer the following
questions:
1.
What is the
main point the
illustrator is
trying to make?
2.
Identify
symbols and
their meanings.
3.
Describe any
stereotypes.
Warm-Up #9 (1/16/15)
Put the following events in correct chronological order
(1-5) – try not to look back at your notes!
•
Charles I is executed
•
James I becomes King of England
•
English Civil War
•
Charles I dissolves Parliament
•
Oliver Cromwell becomes the Lord
Protector of England
Warm-Up #10 (1/21/15)
Reflect back on our study of absolutism in Russia,
France & England and answer the following questions:
1.
Which ruler BEST demonstrated absolute
rule? WHY?
2.
By the time of William & Mary, how did the
monarchy in England differ from the
monarchy in Russia and France? WHY?
3.
How do you think the Enlightenment will
affect the rule of absolute rulers?
Warm-Up #11 (1/22/15)
Match the description on the left with the person in
the box on the right:
1.
Believed the purpose of the gov’t was to
protect
the
natural
rights of its people
2.
Believed
separation of powers
were needed to keep
gov’t from abusing power
3.
Believed
people are naturally selfish and wicked
and needed to be controlled by a ruler with
absolute control
4.
Fought for
freedom of religious belief
and
freedom
of expression
5.
Argued that
all people were equal
and thought
titles of nobility should be abolished
Hobbes
Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Voltaire
Warm-Up #6 (1/15/14)
Match the description on the left with the
term/person in the box on the right:
1.
French Protestants
2.
Local administrators who represented the
crown
3.
Granted freedom of worship to French
Protestants
4.
Ruler called “The Sun King”
5.
Louis XIII’s chief minister
6.
Established fixed rules for the French
language
Cardinal Richelieu
Edict of Nantes
French Academy
Huguenots
Intendants
Louis XIII
Louis XIV
Warm-Up #2 (1/9/14)
•
Read Milton’s Honor Code by the door. As
you do, think about what it means it uphold
it. When you finish, write the following &
sign your name if you agree to uphold it!
•
“
I understand that academic integrity
creates a strong academic and ethical
environment at Milton High School. I
pledge that I will be personally
responsible for upholding the values of
academic integrity by being honest and
not tolerating academic dishonesty
.”
Warm-Up #5 (1/14/14)
•
Based on Absolutism chart, which ruler do
you think MOST embodies the qualities of
an absolute ruler? Give 3 specific reasons
to support your view.
Warm-Up #7 (1/17/13)
•
Define
constitutional monarchy
and
explain
how it differs from an
absolute monarchy.
Engage students with daily warm-up exercises focusing on historical concepts and critical thinking questions. Topics include world history, leadership qualities, Divine Right, Peter the Great, Absolutism, and Louis XIV. Each warm-up encourages reflection, analysis, and discussion to enhance learning.
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Warm-Up #1 (1/6/15) Welcome Back and Happy New Year! The great thing about a new year is a fresh start! What are your goals for this year for 1. World History? 2. School? 3. Your personal life?
Warm-Up #2 (1/7/15) 1. Which quality is the best for a leader to possess? 2. Are they ALL necessary? Are some other qualities necessary that aren t listed? 3. Which of the traits would you want people to say about you? Intelligence Wealth Confidence Physical Strength Aggression Problem-Solver Generosity Trustworthy
Warm-Up #3 (1/8/15) Answer the questions from yesterday s Divine Right reading: 1. In the ideology of absolutism, the king is to carry out: A. the wishes of the people B. his own desires C. God s purposes 2. In the reading, the king is most compared to: A. God B. a father C. the Pope 3. The writer expects a king to: A. act contrary to God s laws B. have an elaborate court C. act responsibly 4. The writer states that critics of absolutism believe that: A. people are basically good B. kings are divine and have the same power as God C. kings will use absolute power for their own ends 5. The writer states that the will of the people is included in the will of: A. the king B. the nobility C. God 6. The writer believes that people: A. are basically good B. need to be controlled C. should have freedom of speech
Warm-Up #4 (1/9/15) Answer the following questions based on the reading on Peter the Great: 1. What event inspired Peter the Great to make changes in Russia? 2. What are two ways that Peter tried to westernize Russia? 3. What did beards symbolize to Peter? 4. What did beards symbolize to Russian boyars? 5. Was Peter s decision fair? Why or Why not?
Warm-Up #5 (1/12/15) For each of the letters in the word ABSOLUTISM, give a word or phrase that starts with that letter that describes absolutism: U T I S M A B S O L
Warm-Up #6 (1/13/15) Based on the readings on Louis XIV, complete the following statement. Be prepared to explain your statement. Louis XIV was _____________________ Louis XIV was _____________________ because __________________________. because __________________________.
Warm-Up #7 (1/14/15) Match the description on the left with the person in the box on the right: 1. Henry the VIII s Catholic daughter James I James II Oliver Cromwell Charles II Edward VI Mary Elizabeth I 2. Henry VIII s only son 3. Henry VIII s daughter who never married 4. Heir to the English throne after Elizabeth I passed away 5. James I Protestant grandson 6. James I Catholic grandson
Warm-Up #8 (1/15/15) Use the political cartoon to answer the following questions: 1. What is the main point the illustrator is trying to make? 2. Identify symbols and their meanings. 3. Describe any stereotypes.
Warm-Up #9 (1/16/15) Put the following events in correct chronological order (1-5) try not to look back at your notes! Charles I is executed James I becomes King of England English Civil War Charles I dissolves Parliament Oliver Cromwell becomes the Lord Protector of England
Warm-Up #10 (1/21/15) Reflect back on our study of absolutism in Russia, France & England and answer the following questions: 1.Which ruler BEST demonstrated absolute rule? WHY? 2.By the time of William & Mary, how did the monarchy in England differ from the monarchy in Russia and France? WHY? 3.How do you think the Enlightenment will affect the rule of absolute rulers?
Warm-Up #11 (1/22/15) Match the description on the left with the person in the box on the right: 1. Believed the purpose of the gov t was to protect the natural rights of its people Hobbes Locke Montesquieu Rousseau Voltaire 2. Believed separation of powers were needed to keep gov t from abusing power 3. Believed people are naturally selfish and wicked and needed to be controlled by a ruler with absolute control 4. Fought for freedom of religious belief and freedom of expression 5. Argued that all people were equal and thought titles of nobility should be abolished
