NAME_____________________________________ CLASS_______
7th
Grade Social Studies Homework Assignments
Due Friday, November 17, 2006
Don’t forget to study! 701 has a quiz on our exploration unit on Tuesday, and
703
has a quiz on the exploration unit on Wednesday!
I. Explorer Unit Project Page – Due November 17th
Each
student must complete one page for the explorer project book. I will assemble the best from each class to
create a book. It is a portfolio
assignment and will be graded as a test.
It is due on November 17th, no excuses or exceptions. Use the checklist below to guide you.
q
My
page contains researched information about the age of exploration, and I use my
own words in my writing.
q
My
page is two sided, and my loose-leaf pages and pictures are neatly mounted on
construction paper.
q
My
page contains one paragraph of writing on each side or two
paragraphs total.
q
Even
if both sides contain maps or pictures, I have provided at least a paragraph
of writing that goes along with the maps or pictures.
This is no longer a group
project, and so you will receive an individual achievement grade.
Research on the Internet is strongly
encouraged.
II. Imports of Gold and Silver from New Spain and Peru
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. What was the value of Spain’s imports of gold and silver from New Spain and Peru during the period 1540-1550?
2. From 1586-1590?
3. From this chart what might you infer about the causes of Spain’s colonization of South America?
III. The Aztec Reaction
This picture was drawn by an Aztec shortly after the Spanish conquest.
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Name two activities that the Spaniards expected the Aztec to do for them.
2. How does the last scene on the bottom right show a reason for the Spanish conquest of Mexico?
IV. Jamestown Dreams and Realities
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. State one way “Dreams of Riches” is different from “Realities of Jamestown.”
2. State one reason why the colonists suffered as they tried to adapt to their new environment.