Trudeau world geography semester exam:
100 multiple-choice questions - scored on Scantron - and one comparison essay. Questions chosen from quizzes posted on the web site this semester.
On the essay question you will compare any 2 movie characters from the semester. Examples :
a) Compare the story and struggle of Paikea in “Whale Rider” to the story and struggle of Peter and Santino in “Lost Boys of Sudan.”
b) “ “ “ Substitute Wei in “Not One Less” to that of Paikea in “Whale Rider.”
c) “ “ “ Mohandas Gandhi of “Gandhi” and TE Lawrence in “Lawrence of Arabia.”
Essay criteria -
a) Snappy title, explanatory subtitle.
b) Colorful opening.
c) Topics integrated, or blended.
d) Examples.
e) Documentation.
Barack Hussein Obama / Trudeau
1. Barack Obama's father was a native of the nation of a) Tanzania b) Kansas
c) Kuwait d) Kenya.
2. Obama did his undergraduate work at Columbia University, which is in a) NYC
b) Boston c) Honolulu d) Philadelphia.
3. Both he and Michelle graduated from Harvard Law, which is in a) NYC
b) Boston c) Honolulu d) Philadelphia.
4. In addition to politics, he has been a teacher of consitutional law at the Univ of a) Illinois b) Chicago c) Indiana d) Washington.
5. He spent 14 years of his childhood in Indonesia. T / F
6. Obama used alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine during his years as a community organizer. T / F
7. Obama has been both a US Representative and US Senator from greater Chicago. T / F
8. He is the successful author of a book called a) Dreams from My Father
b) A Tale of Two Cities c) Invisible man d) Gone with the Wind.
9. The name Hussein indicates a Muslim influence in his family; it comes from a) Kenya b) Indonesia c) Hawaii.
With his black Kenyan father and white American mother, his upbringing in Honolulu and Jakarta, and his Ivy League education, Obama's early life experiences differ markedly from those of African-American politicians who launched their careers in the 1960s through participation in the civil rights movement.[204] Expressing puzzlement over questions about whether he is "black enough", Obama told an August 2007 meeting of the National Association of Black Journalists that the debate is not about his physical appearance or his record on issues of concern to black voters. Obama said that "we're still locked in this notion that if you appeal to white folks then there must be something wrong."
Based on the paragraph above:
10. Obama’s background represents the history and the struggle of the civil rights
movement in America. T / F
11. Obama’s appeal to voters of all ethnic groups has been a source of puzzlement to many Americans. T / F
TE Lawrence and the Arab campaigns based on his chronicle of war and politics, the Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
1) Movie director David Lean insists that the musical themes be heard by the audience over a black screen. He felt the composer’s score was classic.
2) The movie opens in England, 1935. Enjoy the brief but loving camera attention to a fine British motorcycle. L wrecks and is mortally injured.
Discuss motorcycles (Triumph, BSA, etc) as a symbol of British success in the Industrial Revolution.
3) The Lawrence funeral service is in St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, a burial place reserved for national heroes. Remarks heard in the crowd: L. was a complex fellow and not a perfect hero.
4) Cairo, Cartography department, British Army, about 1914. In several ways L. stands out from the soldiers with which he is serving. Explain. What is cartography?
L. is well-educated, speaks French and Arabic. Cartography: mapmaking.
5) What are the dates of WWI? Name the nations aligned with the British. Name the countries working with the Germans.
1914 - 1918; US enters war in 1917. Brits and French vs. Germans and Austria.
6) Vocab: overweening, dossier, Oxfordshire.
7) What language has L. studied in addition to his mother tongue and French? Arabic.
8) In Arabia there is a conflict between the nomadic, tribal Bedouin peoples and the Turks, rulers of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - which includes Arabia. Who’s on the German side?
9) Is “the Officer’s Mess” a term for a carelessly kept room or the principal lounge area?
10) Arabian tribes are led by the wise, if weary, Prince Feisal of Mecca (see Faisal today).
11) What is the attitude of L’s desert guide toward the British officer’s pistol carried by L.? How does L. use the pistol in making his way amongst the Bedouins?
12) The Arabic word for canyon, usually a dry, rocky area between mesas, is “wadi.” The wadi is where Arabs have typically made their settlements.
What do the existence of these stone canyons say about the ancient geography of this region?
13) The Harish versus the Hazimi: is murderous tribal warfare a historic part of life in the vast desert? Are there such conflicts today?
14) What kind of vessel is used to bring up water from the deep well in the desert? Goat skin.
15) Translate "Peace be with you” into Arabic.
16) L. sings a WWI era ditty called “The Man who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo.” Where is Monte Carlo? In gambling, what does it mean to “break the bank”?
17) A Britishism for being posted to a unit is “seconded.”
18) What is meant by the term biplane?
19) Where did the Turks get airplanes? Not “at the store.”
20) What sound can Arabs seem not to be able to pronounce?
21) In the caravan some camels are surmounted by small, square tent enclosures. Who is in such a tent?
22) “Recite, then, as much of the __ as may be easy for you ... and seek ye the forgiveness of God. Verily, God is forgiving, merciful ...” These are the opening words of the Holy Qu’ran. The scene in Feisel’s tent is unusually respectful of Muslims. Why do I say “unusually”?
23) Lawrence quotes the Quran. How would he know such material?
24) In 1915 the top British priority in the Mid East was protection of a waterway important to their shipping and movement of warships. What is the name of this key passage, which connects the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean?
25) In explaining to Feisel the reason for Britain’s worldwide power the British officer puts an emphasis on ... a) technology b) discipline c) skill d) wealth.
26) In the early 1900’s the city at the center of Islamic art, business and scholarship was not Mecca, nor Cairo. It was the capital of Syria:
a) Medina b) Damascus c) Jerusalem .
27) According to Feisel, do Arabs love the desert? If not, what do they love?
28) Feisel refers to the Islamic golden age. About what century did it occur? According to brainyencyclopedia.com, it lasted from about 750 to 1050 AD.
29) At the desert’s edge Lawrence spends a night concentrating on the Arab dilemma in their feckless fight against the Turks. He has a breakthrough. What is his solution?
30) A terrible desert’s difficulties must be surmounted by the Bedouin.
The desert is the a. Sahara b. Rub al kali c. Arezy an Nefud.
31) “The Howeitat are brigands.” Write a synonym for brigand.
32) What 3 nations has Lawrence visited thus far?
33) Can a man claiming to perform a miracle be judged guilty of blasphemy? Why or why not? By definition, miracles are created by __.
34) The boys who become Lawrence’s servants are unsuitable, he is told, because they are “outcast and parentless.” What would we call them?
35) What is a shilling?
36) “Allah favors the compassionate.” Offer a synonym for compassionate.
37) During the desert crossing Lawrence makes a point of use precious water for shaving. Why does he insist on shaving?
38) Which character has 2 African bodyguards? Is that a realistic note or an exaggeration?
39) In sh’Allah is a frequent interjection and means: a. If God is willing. b. God be with you. c. I believe in God. d. God is merciful.
40) Gasim the Bedouin falls off his camel and is lost in the desert during the night.
Why does Lawrence stubbornly insist on going back to try to find him?
41) In the desert the Bedouins find a place surrounded by trees where their camels can drink. It is called an __ . What kind of trees are those? __ __ .
42) An argument about the role of fate is waged between Lawrence and the Arabs.
The Englishman’s key phrase is “Nothing is __.”
43) Lawrence’s father, he explains, is Sir Thomas Chapman. What is the parent-based problem?
44) Lawrence is awarded the robes of a tribesman for his valorous service. Describe him as he faces the wearing of foreign clothing.
45) After some tricky negotiations Auda Abu Talib of the Howeitat says “Dine with me in __ Ruum!”
46) The camel driver’s stick is often used for another purpose. Describe.
47) Auda Abu Talib says “’The Arabs,’ What tribe is that?” What does he imply?
48) What is a guinea?
49) What city will be attacked by the combined tribes in a surprise raid? It lies on what body of water?
50) When the troops leave the wadi, the women watching them emit a high-pitched scream as encouragement. What is that called? a. ovulation b. ululation c. trepidation d. insubordination.
51) “The law says the man must die.” This is based on a code associated with a historic leader of Mesopotamia. a) Cyrus b) Hammurabi c) Darius.
52) In the tribal dispute - which almost begins a blood feud - who is the condemned murderer? Who is the executioner? What irony is there?
53) The Turks at Aqaba outnumber and outgun the Arabs but the Bedouin raiders are successful. What is their great advantage?
54) Lawrence declares he will cross the badlands of the Sinai Peninsula. Where is he going?
55) The servant boy Daud dies in the desert in a most unexpected way. What is it?
56) When a camel lies down, which set of legs folds first?
57) The spooky, abandoned buildings encountered on the edge of the Sinai actually lie beside the __ __ .
58) “Bringing a ‘wog’ into the Officer’s Mess” is offensive to many soldiers. Explain.
59) “Undisciplined, unpunctual, untidy; knowledge of languages, music, literature, etc.” Who is being described?
60) In WWI the British attacked the Turkish-held Mid East and drove the Turks from the holy city of __.
61) “You acted without orders.”
“Shouldn’t an officer use their initiative at all times?” Explain.
62) Lawrence leads Bedouin riders in swift attacks on the Turks that depend on surprise for success. Today that’s called __ warfare (French word).
63) The Bedouins are wary of being partners with the British. They believe that the British are thinking, “Let the Arabs drive out the Turks, then we’ll take over.”
T / F
64) Intermission is another opportunity for the director to air his score over a dark screen. What does this imply?
65) The American reporter called Bentley in the movie is another true element in the Lawrence story. The journalist’s real name is Lowell Thomas. What happens as a result of Bentley’s stories and photos?
66) Lawrence uses his expertise in explosives against the Turkish __.
67) What is the Geneva Code? a) guidelines for humane treatment of prisoners during war. b) a secret system used by the people of Switzerland.
68) What happens to the Bedouin army after the looting of Turkish trains?
69) Why does Lawrence shoot and kill his servant and friend Farraj?
70) Lawrence allows himself to be captured by the Turks in Deraa. Why?
71) Is there such a thing as a fair-haired, blue-eyed person of Middle Eastern blood?
Is a Circassian the same as a Caucasian?
72) Write a brief description of the location of the Caucasian Mountains.
73) On the eve of the battle for Jerusalem Lawrence has a breakdown. What action does he take?
74) The Sykes-Picot Treaty is an agreement at the end of WWI that proclaims that 2 nations will divide the control of the Middle East. Which European nations took over the defeated Turkish Empire?
75) Is Lawrence guilty of having told the Bedouins “half lies” about their future and control of their ancient lands? Was he guilty of naiveté?
76) What happened to Lawrence while being held by the Turks in Deraa?
77) On the eve of the attack on the Turks in Damascus, people notice that Lawrence is a changed man. Describe his attitude.
78) Lawrence’s personal troops are hired soldiers. The word for commercial soldiers is __.
79) General Allenby is chauffeured in what brand of British auto?
80) Who wins the race to conquer the Turks in Damascus? a) the Arabs b) the British.
81) The tribal people form a government in Damascus. It is called the __ National Council.
82) The Arab armies prove incapable of governing Damascus. What governance factors flummox the Arabs?
83) The Arab tribal leaders leave Damascus and return to their homes in __.
84) What factor in British life is repulsive to Lawrence in his return to Britain?
85) Lawrence did not want to be famous as a successful soldier. His desire was to be recognized as a significant writer. Did he reach his goal?
86) At what age does Lawrence die?
The Inauguration and Presidents Quiz
1. Barack Obama is US president number __.
2. Name the third president. __
a) George Washington b) John Adams c) Thomas Jefferson d) James Madison e) James Monroe f) John Quincy Adams
3. Pres number 7 is also well-known among Americans: ___ .
a) Andrew Jackson b) Martin Van Buren c) William Henry Harrison d) John Tyler e) James Knox Polk f) Zachary Taylor
4. President Lincoln - did he precede or follow Ulysses Grant?
a) Millard Fillmore b) Franklin Pierce c) James Buchanan
d) Abraham Lincoln e) Andrew Johnson f) Ulysses S. Grant
5. Did Wilson follow Roosevelt? a) Woodrow Wilson b) Theodore Roosevelt. a) yes b) no
6. Did FDR preceded Truman? a) Franklin Roosevelt b) Harry Truman. a) yes b) no
7. You should be able arrange the last 10 presidents in chronological order.
Here's a somewhat scrambled list:
Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson Gerald Ford William J. Clinton George W. Bush James Carter Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush
8. Obama's father was a native of the nation of __.
9. Obama's mother was from the state of __.
10. Obama did his undergraduate work in NYC at a) Columbia
b) NYU c) SUNY d) Fordham.
11. He was a success in Law school in Boston: a) Harvard
b) Oxford c) Stanford d) Columbia.
12. In addition to politics, he has been a teacher of __ __ at the Univ of Chicago. a) modern architecture b) community organizing
c) constitutional law d) family dynamics
13. He spent 4 years of his childhood in a crowded foreign nation in Southeast Asia whose capital is Jakarta: ___.
14. He was born in and lived in an island state: __.
15. Obama used alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine during his teenage years. T / F
16. Obama has been both a US Representative and US Senator from Chicago districts. T / F
17. He is a successful author. T / F
18. Michelle Obama is an obstetrician who graduated from Princeton University and from Harvard law School. T / F
Gandhi Study Guide
"Do you fight to change things or do you fight to punish?"
"An eye for an eye only makes the whole world blind."
"If you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth."
"Poverty is the worst form of violence."
1. The opening scene of the movie is a reenactment of Gandhi’s assassination. State 2 factors that make the murder a surprising one.
2. The next scene takes place in S. Africa when Gandhi was beginning his career as a barrister. What does his experience on the train say about British society?
3. When Gandhi meets with his colleagues in S. Africa he is shocked by the racism. What is Gandhi’s reaction?
4. During Gandhi’s first public meeting, he outlines his methods for fighting an unjust law. What is the outcome of his protest?
5. Gandhi meets a sympathetic English clergyman, and they walk through an impoverished and racist neighborhood. What book does Gandhi quote when they face a group of yahoos?
6. Life in the Gandhi ashram (a Hindi word for community) is an experiment. What is the great social class taboo he believes must be changed?
7. The Christian minister gives a sermon which supports Gandhi and his social protest. What is the reaction of the majority of attendees?
8. Compare the clothing of Gandhi to the dress of the other Indian leaders. What point was being made by Gandhi?
9. Describe the farming system established in India by British colonists.
10. Gandhi tells the American minister that he can do the most good by exiting the protest movement. Why did Gandhi push away this hard-working supporter?
11. Why does General Dyer massacre the gathering of Indian Sikhs in their non-violent meeting?
12. What are Gandhi’s 2 most important goals in building an independent India?
a) Hindu-Muslim unity b) Recognition for the Untouchable caste.
13. What is the purpose of Gandhi’s fast?
Identify the following with a brief phrase or sentence.
14. Kasturba “Ba” Gandhi - the wife and partner of Gandhiji.
15. General Jan Christian Smuts - governor of South Africa during Gandhi's protests.
16. Pandit Nehru - closest to Gandhi of all the Home Rule politicians; he was the first Prime Minister when India became independent.
17. Mohamed Ali Jinnah - Muslim leader in Gandhi's political circle.
18. Margaret Bourke-White - award-winning American photo-journalist and pioneer female photog.
19. Sikh - a religion of India that is blend between Hinduism and Islam and is common to the Punjab region.
20. Bhagavad Gita - an ancient holy book of Hinduism.
21. British Empire - the world's dominant power during the 18th and 19th centuries.
22. Ashram - a community in which a group of people share their resources.
23. Untouchables - the lowest caste of India.
24. Non-violent resistance - used by both Gandhi and MLK, Jr.
25. Indigo - plant that produces a blue dye.
26. Mahatma - "Great soul."
27. Dharasana Salt Works - site of the Salt Tax protest; near Porbandar.
28. Pakistan - nation partitioned from India in 1947 as a haven for Muslims.
29. New Delhi, India, January 30, 1948 - Gandhi's assassination.
30. Why does the director choose to open the biography with Gandhi’s death?
31. What is sedition? calling for the overthrow of a government.
32. As India’s independence becomes imminent, the conflict among Indians increases. What is the cause of the conflict? Hindu vs. Muslim, based on ancient grudges. How does Gandhi suggest resolving this conflict? He asks everyone to pray; to see their neighbors as brothers instead of people divided by religion. He goes on a fast to get everyone's attention.
33. In the 1930’s millions of Indians were unemployed. How did Gandhi protest the system that idled the farmers? - He proposed that Indians wear homespun cloth and use a spinning wheel to make their thread and clothing. In so doing they would boycott the fabric from England.
34. When India gained its independence from Great Britain, who started fighting? Rioting between Hindus and Muslims was widepread.
35. Why did British attempts to control India fail? Though they were successful in controlling India for some 300 years, the British eventually were repelled by Indian non-cooperation.
36. What lessons do you draw from Gandhi's life story?
37. Why did people follow Gandhi despite the difficulties in it?
Overview of SW Asia
Persian Gulf Kids
Originally uploaded by worldwidewandering
1. Find a Persian Gulf nation that is a peninsula: a) Yemen b) Oman c) Bahrain d) Qatar.
2. This city of the Black Sea was called Byzantium and Constantinople. Today it is a) Athens b) Beirut c) Cairo
d) Istanbul.
3. The capital of Iran is a) Istanbul b) Baghdad c) Tehran
d) Mecca.
4. Shreveport and Baghdad both lie upon latitude 32 degrees. Is that a) north or b) south of the equator?
5. Which terrorist group was directly responsible for the 9-11-01 attacks on the WTC and Pentagon? a) al Qaeda
b) Taliban c) Iraquis under Saddam Hussein.
6. City known as a French-influenced liberal Muslim tourist center on the Mediterranean:
a) Cairo b) Beirut c) Jerusalem d) Damascus
7. Name the small Egyptian municipality with an enormous and ancient tourist attraction. a) Cairo b) Alexandria c) Jerusalem d) Giza.
8. Minarets are towers that are built alongside a mosque and from which Muslims are called to prayer. The person who chants the prayer is called . . . a) Jihad b) minbar c) Muslim d) muezzin.
9. The terrorists of 9/11/01 were mostly from Egypt and mostly ill-educated family men. T / F
10. Location of the World Trade Center: a) Upper Brooklyn c) Lower Queens d) Upper Bronx d) Lower Manhattan.
11. The rebaba is a Middle eastern instrument of this type: a) drum b) tambourine c) fiddle d) lute.
12. Steve Irwin resided near a) Sydney b) Brisbane
c) Perth d) Cairns
13. Irwin’s death occurred in the a) Indian Ocean b) Pacific
c) Atlantic.
14. Nickname for Australians: a) Kiwis b) Ulurus
c) Digeridoos d) Ozzies.
15. Great Barrier Reef is made of: a) coral b) algae
c) seaweeds d) volcanic rock.
16. The most authentic of digeridoo players: a) diggers
b) Aussies c) aborigines d) Outbackers.
17. The loaf-like mountain in the central region of Australia: a) Outback b) Gold Coast c) Uluru d) Blue Mountains.
18. Major city that lies quite close to 30N, 30E: a) Jerusalem b) Cairo c) Beirut d) Istanbul.
19. Saudi Arabia, principally a vast desert, has no major bodies of water and one range of Western mountains.
T / F
20. Based on terrain, name the nation that will have the most rainfall: a) Oman b) UAE c) Kuwait d) Yemen.
21. The root word for the name Australia refers to a direction, which is a) north b) east c) west d) south.
The following questions will be answered by choosing:
a) Judaism b) Christianity c) Islam d) Hinduism.
22. The Western wall in Jerusalem, or “wailing wall,” is part of the ancient temple which was sacred to the __.
23. Developed some 600 years after the time of Christ: __.
24. Daily prayer, charity, belief in one god, fasting during Ramadan, the hajj: __.
25. The Bible contains a direct link to the religion called ___ , which preceded Christianity.
26. Origin of this religion is around 1000 BC: __.
27. The Torah is a holy book in __.
28. Belief in a single, all-powerful god: a) Islam b) Christianity c) Judaism d) monotheism.
29. A mosque’s tower is called: a) muezzin b) torah
c) Arabesque d) minaret.
30. Rank these nations in oil reserves based on the p. 432 symbols in World Geography (Prentice Hall):
a) Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran b) Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE
c) Iran, Kuwait, Oman d) Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait.
J e r u s a l e m & I s r a e l / Trudeau
1. The region that we’re studying has a great rift - a crack in the earth’s crust. What would be the geographical evidence of this rift valley? a) Mediterranean coastline
b) border between Israel & Egypt c) River Jordan d) border between Israel & Lebanon.
2. Jerusalem and Natchitoches, La, have something in common. a) meat pies b) longitude c) latitude d) climate.
3. Jerusalem is, contrary to popular belief, not one of the oldest cities in the world. T / F
4. Jerusalem is considered the third-holiest city of the
a) Muslims b) Jews c) Christians d) Buddhists.
5. The status of ___ remains one of the core issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. a) the Dead Sea b) the Mediterranean c) Jordan d) Jerusalem.
6. The Roman emperor Constantine was associated with
a) Israel b) Dome of the Rock mosque c) ancient Jewish Temple d) Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
7. One of these Biblical municipalities is north of the disputed West Bank region. a) Nazareth b) Bethlehem c) Jericho d) Gaza.
8. Palestinians are like Israelis in their connection to
a) Abraham b) King David c) Muhammed the prophet d) Hebrew.
9. Jews who are passionate about having Israel as their homeland may be called a) Zionists b) Palestinians c) Arabs d) Muslims.
10. Born as a modern nation some 60 years ago: a) Israel
b) Palestine c) Jerusalem d) Lebanon.
11. The Jewish diaspora - mostly to Europe - took place because of harsh treatment of the Jews by the a) Egyptians b) Italians c) Romans d) Syrians.
12. The structure built at the terminus (end) of the Via Dolorosa: a) Dome of the Rock b) Temple Mount c) Church of the Holy Sepulchre d) Western Wall.
13. Built at the site of Muhammed’s ascension to heaven and the site of Abraham’s sacrifice of his son: a) Dome of the Rock b) Temple Mount c) Church of the Holy Sepulchre d) Western Wall.
14. Both Judaism and Islam look to __ as their founder. a) Isaac b) Ishmael c) Moses d) Abraham.
15. The population density of Louisiana as compared to Israel: it is much a) higher b) lower c) the same.
16. The lower half of Israel is composed largely of a) desert b) numerous ancient towns c) resort developments d) oases and irrigation systems.
Lawrence of Arabia quiz / Trudeau
1. The dates of WWI were 1914 - 1918. The US entered the war one year after the fighting in Europe had begun. The US began fighting in 1915. T / F
2. Lawrence grew up in the English county of a) Derbyshire b) Worcestershire c) Yorkshire d) Oxfordshire.
3. In the WWI era in Arabia the Middle Eastern conflict was between the nomadic, tribal ___ peoples and the Turks, rulers of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. a) Bedouin b) Muslim c) Persian d) Egyptian.
4. The Arabic word for a canyon, usually a dry, rocky area between mesas, is “___.” a) Guinea b) Ponzi c) Wadi d) Wog.
5. Salaam aleikum translates from Arabic into English as a) "Peace be with you” b) “If God wills it so.” c) “God is great; God is good.” d) the holy Qu’ran.
6. Monte Carlo is the capital city of the nation of a) Monticello b) Monaco c) Andorra d) Leichtenstein.
7. “Recite, then, as much as may be easy for you and seek ye the forgiveness of God. Verily, God is forgiving, merciful ...” These are the opening words of the a) Bible
b) Quran c) Baghavad Gita d) Aqaba.
8. The capital of Syria: a) Mecca b) Damascus c) Jerusalem .
9. The Islamic golden age lasted from about a) 750 to 1050 AD b) 1050 to 1500 AD c) 1500 to 1650 AD.
10. The first outside force to travel to West Africa in order to trade for gold, ivory and slaves: a) Europeans b) Arabs c) Hindus d) Swahilis.
11. The date palm is the principal tree in a desert ___. a) aquifer b) oasis c) wadi d) well.
12. British gold coin: a) Shilling b) Guinea c) Shekel d) Riyal.
13. A concord between major nations that establishes guidelines for treatment of prisoners and for ethical warfare was agreed to at a) Versailles b) Paris c) Geneva
d) London.
From Wikipedia’s biography of TE Lawrence:
Lawrence continued making trips to the Middle East as a field archaeologist until the outbreak of World War I. In January 1914, Woolley and Lawrence were co-opted by the British military as an archaeological smokescreen for a British military survey of the Negev Desert. They were funded by the Palestine Exploration Fund to search for an area referred to in the Bible as the "Wilderness of Zin"; along the way, they undertook an archaeological survey of the Negev Desert. The Negev was of strategic importance, as it would have to be crossed by any Ottoman army attacking Egypt in the event of war. Woolley and Lawrence subsequently published a report of the expedition's archaeological findings,[9] but a more important result was an updated mapping of the area, with special attention to features of military relevance such as water sources. Lawrence also visited Aqaba and Petra.
14. It seems that Lawrence indirectly worked for the British army prior to officially joining the British army. T / F
15. The Negev desert was part of Palestine in 1914. Today the nation of Palestine is called a) Israel b) Aqaba c) Petra d) Egypt.
16. The desert feature of greatest importance to the British in regards the Negev was its a) archaeology b) Ottomans c) water sources d) updated mapping.
Identify the nation in which these landmarks are found.
Choose from a) Iraq b) Iran c) Saudi Arabia d) Kuwait.
1. Tigris
2. Mesopotamia
3. Ur
4. Babylon
5. Baghdad
6. Nefud desert
7. Abraham
8. Euphrates
9. Fertile Crescent
10. cuneiform writing
11. Abraham the Patriarch is considered Father of the Jews. T / F
12. Abraham is also considered Father of the Muslims.
T / F
13. Who came first, chronologically? a) Jesus of Nazareth or b) Muhammad, prophet of Islam.
14. Which is on the west? a) Tigris b) Euphrates.
15. The Tigris & Euphrates flow into the a) Persian Gulf
b) Mediterranean c) Red Sea d) Arabian Sea.
16. In Mesopotamia about 4000 BC scientists find the birth of __ writing. a) hieroglyphic b) cuneiform.
China review 2 / Trudeau
1. Ethics is concerned with a) practicality b) morality
c) visibility d) Asian ability.
2. Ethics was the principal concern of a) Master Kong
b) Qin Shi Huang Di c) Ho Chi Minh d) LBJ.
3. Always try to “Do unto others before they do unto you.”
This aphorism would be associated with a) Confucius b) Qin Shi Huangdi.
4. “Familial loyalty” has to do with the a) ruler b) family
c) business men d) friends.
5. Rather than aristocratic parentage, Confucius wanted rulers who were strong in a) wealth b) decision-making
c) innovation d) morality.
6. Confucius wanted to see rulers who guided the state by
a) decisive commands b) ancient wisdom c) example.
7. Qin Shi Huangdi’s capital was a) Beijing b) Xi’an
c) Shanghai d) Cathay.
8. The southernmost city of China: a) Beijing b) Xi’an
c) Shanghai d) Hong Kong.
9. The Yangtze is also known as the a) Huang b) Chang
c) Middle Kingdom d) Pearl.
10. “Ni hau!” This is a greeting in the __ language.
a) Mandarin Chinese b) Cantonese Chinese c) Vietnamese d) Pekingese Chinese.
1. In Chinese language the name Confucius would be rendered as a) Lao Tzu b) Master Kung c) Tai Chi
d) the Buddha.
2. Confucius should be classified as a a) social thinker
b) religious leader.
3. He lived about the the year a) 500 BCE b) 300 BCE
c) 300 AD d) 500 AD.
4. There was little or no difference between the philosophy of Confucius and Shi Huang Di. T / F
5. There was little or no difference between the philosophy of Confucius and the ancient guidelines of Taoism. T / F
6. Confucius occupation was a) governmental minister b) prince c) king d) wise pauper.
7. Confucius basically was in favor of a) democracy
b) monarchy c) oligarchy (rule by a small group of men) d) rule by tyrant.
8. He thought that aristocratic parentage was the key to a wise ruler. T / F
9. His ideal ruler was one who “would spread his own virtues to the people instead of imposing proper behavior with laws and rules.” T / F
10. “Never impose on others what you would not choose yourself.” a) Buddha b) Confucius c) Shi Huang Di.
11. Confucianism is about a) ethics b) ethnics c) ethnocentrism d) ethylism.
1. b 2. a 3. a 4. F 5. F 6. a 7. b 8. F 9. T 10. b 11. a
Qin Shi Huang Di quiz 1
1. The life of Shi Huang Di: a) 1200 BCE b) 200 BCE c) 200 AD d) fictitious.
2. Shi Huang Di’s version of the Great Wall was called a “precursor” to the later Great Wall. Precursor means
a) small version b) earlier example c) moveable pointer
3. Tomb: a) monument b) mound c) subterranean
d) mausoleum.
4. As an audacious autocrat the First Emperor burned and banned writing by __. a) Lao Tzu b) Tao c) Confucius d) Buddha.
5. The importance of his reign is intact after 2 millennium. That would be some a) 200 b) 2 thousand c) 2 million years.
6. Huangdi was a title created for the First Emperor based upon a) mythical greats b) ancient rulers c) his family
d) warriors.
7. When a youth becomes king he usually has a wise and powerful member of the court who acts as his guide to decision-making. That person’s title? a) proxy b) consort c) regent d) caretaker.
8. Shi Huang Di’s period of rule was preceded by the period known as a) Warring states b) Confucian c) Primitive d) Troubles.
9. Shi Huang Di unified China economically by standardizing the Chinese units of measurements such as weights and measures, the currency, the length of the axles of carts (so every cart could run smoothly in the ruts of the new roads). He was not able to upgrade the legal system. T / F
10. What was his most important reform, according to Wikipedia?
a) silk b) currency c) writing d) elephants.
11. Shi Huang Di seriously sought the elixir of life, a magical potion which reputedly would enable immortality.
What is an elixir? a) health-giving drink b) magical cape or hat c) a pool of magical water d) hallucinogenic drug.
12. The huge terra cotta army buried with Shi Huang Di lies near which city? a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Xi’an d) Hong Kong.
1. b 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. 7. c 8. a 9. F 10. c 11. a 12. c
Vietnam Review / Trudeau
1. The war between Vietnam and the French was ended in a meeting that occurred in a) Hanoi b) Paris c) Saigon d) Geneva.
2. Chronological order of the presidents: a) Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy b) Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ c) Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson d) Nixon, LBJ, Eisenhower.
3. President associated with escalation of combat troops in Vietnam: a) LBJ b) Eisenhower c) JFK d) Truman.
4. In the 1950’s and 1960’s an indirect war was waged by the super powers through proxies such as Korea and Vietnam. The term for this struggle was a) counter-insurgency b) Communist revolution c) Guerrilla war d) Cold war.
5. For decades Ho Chi Minh City was called a) Saigon b) Ha Noi c) Bangkok d) Angkor Wat.
6. Vietnam is a communist nation today. T / F
7. Established the communist-governed Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945 and defeated the French in 1954 at Dien Bien Phu. a) Buddhist monks b) Gandhi c) Eisenhower d) Ho Chi Minh.
8. President who sent 35-man military advisory group to aid French fighting to maintain colonial power in Vietnam. a) Eisenhower b) Truman c) JFK d) Nixon.
9. President Eisenhower’s sense of the post-WWII dynamic in Asia: a) Geneva Accord b) Domino Theory c) “Win the hearts and minds of the people.” d) Gorilla in the living room.
10. Prior to the full establishment of the Vietnam conflict the US had worked with and given aid to Ho Chi Minh. T / F
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. T 7. D 8. B 9. B 10. T
Vietnam review
Vietnam on Wheels
Originally uploaded by H´Chick (not online)
Washington to Hanoi: Vietnam review
1. Geneva is a city in the nation of a) Netherlands
b) Switzerland c) Germany d) Belgium.
2. The Geneva Accord was part of ending the war between Vietnam and __ . a) France b) England
c) Belgium d) Netherlands.
3. Appropriate order of the presidents: a) Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy b) Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson
c) Nixon, LBJ, Eisenhower d) Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ
4. Not a Senator from Massachusetts: a) John F Kennedy
b) Dwight Eisenhower.
5. Commander-in-chief of US during Vietnam conflict:
a) Nixon b) Truman c) JFK d) Eisenhower.
6. President associated with secondary escalation of troops in Vietnam: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ .
7. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
8. Tet Offensive: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
9. Great Society: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
10. End of Vietnam war, ‘73 - ‘75: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ.
11. Domino Theory: a) Nixon b) JFK c) LBJ d) Eisenhower.
12. Tet Offensive: a) Hue b) Hanoi c) Bangkok
d) Cambodia.
13. Viet Cong: a) US b) China c) Japan.
14. Australians: a) US b) China c) Japan.
15. Protest march in Washington, DC: a) 1966 b) 1969
c) 1973 d) 1975.
16. Sent US advisers to Vietnam: a) LBJ b) Nixon
c) JFK.
17. Ho Chi Minh: a) Hanoi b) Hue c) Da Nang d) Saigon.
18. Indochina: a) France b) Belgium c) England d) US.
19. “Goodnight, Irene”: a) Dylan b) Leadbelly c) Hendrix.
20. Civil Rights march on Washington, DC: a) 1960
b) 1963 c) 1969 d) 1971.
21. President who banned racial discrimination in the military: a) LBJ b) JFK c) Nixon d) Eisenhower e) Truman.
22. Vietnam’s population today is about one third the US population. T / F
23. Vietnam is a communist nation today. T / F
24. Vietnamese boat people: a) 1954 b) 1966 c) 1969
d) 1975.
25. Not an example of Vietnamese ingenuity: a) punji traps
b) tunnel system c) betel nut.
Washington to Hanoi: Vietnam review
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. a 7. c 8. c 9. c 10. a 11. d 12. a
13. b 14. a 15. b 16. c 17. a or d 18. a 19. b 20. b 21. e 22. F 23. T 24. d 25. c
India review 1
1. Hindi greeting: a) Namaste’ b) Ni hau c) Moshimoshi d) Salaam aleikum e) Shalom f) Yo.
2. Hindi is the culture and religion, Hindu is the language. T / F
3. According to the RMQRWA, India’s population is about a) 990 million b) 1.3 billion c) 2.5 billion d) 3 billion.
4. People who study populations and make predictions about population changes: a) anthropologists b) demographers c) historians d) graphologists.
5. Civilization in Central Asia began in the __ river basin, according to World Book. a) Indus b) Ganges c) Nile d) Tigris & Euphrates.
6. Mt. Everest lies on the borders of a) Nepal & China b) India & China c) China & Tibet.
7. Which has a greater metropolitan area? a) Mumbai b) Kolkata c) New York City d) Beijing?
8. Sanskrit, Bengali, Gujarati, Kashmiri and Punjabi are __. a) regions b) languages c) types of cuisine d) Hindu gods.
9. India has approximately half the land area of the US but more than 3 times the US’ population. T / F
10. The 2 principal religions of India: a) Christian, Islam b) Islam, Hindu c) Hindu, Jewish
d) Hindu, Christian e) Sikhs, Hindus.
11. The famous spice mixture of Indian cooking: a) curry b) tandoori c) yogurt d) chili powder.
12. The caste system has been responsible for a long history of a) good meals b) law and order c) lavish architecture d) railways and ports.
13. Not one of the three Islamic nations on our recent map: a) Bangladesh b) Pakistan c) Afghanistan d) Nepal.
14. The historic name for Mumbai: __ a) Calcutta b) Kolkata c) Ceylon d) Bombay e) Agra.
15. The multi-stringed instrument that gives a signature sound to the music of India: a) oud b) sitar c) tambourine d) bindi e) melodica.
16. Some 60 years ago India was partitioned so that Muslims would have a home away from the antagonistic Hindus. Today there are fewer than 10% of Muslims in India. They live in Pakistan or Bangladesh. T / F
17. Mohandas said to Kasturba: “Let’s go to a movie tonight. Put a garland of jasmine round your neck and a __ on your forehead.” a) samsara b) ganesh c) bindi d) sitar.
18. Bangalore is a city of high tech workers, according to the NY Times. The most notable US company maintaing a large workforce there is a) Microsoft b) Apple c) Dell d) Intel e) Sun Microsystems.
19. Famous for their beards and turbans, this Indian religious group is centered in the Punjab, near the city of Amritsar: a) Punjabis b) Jains c) Hindus d) Muslims e) Sikhs.
20. The science behind an understanding of the Himalayas: a) vulcanology
b) demography c) plate tectonics d) archaeology.
Plate tectonics, reading comprehension & The Ring of Fire
Reading in the World Geography text or sources such as Wikipedia
1. Geologists believe the history of the earth spans some ___ years.
2. Nickel and iron soup: components of the earth’s __.
3. A thick pudding of iron and nickel: the __ __.
4. If you drape a beautifully decorated cloth over the shoulders of a priest, it is called a mantle. Explain how the earth’s geologic term, “mantle,” parallels this meaning. (one sentence)
5. The earth’s crust is made of flour, water, salt and rock. T / F
6. The crust varies in flavor. The seaweed crust is some __ miles thick. The baked crust is often about __ miles thick.
7. Why do you and I not agree with the text in regards the surface of the planet? We believe the earth is covered with trees, not seawater. Why do we believe this (go with me on this one, ok?) to be true? (one sentence)
8. Meantime, according to your text, what percentage of earth is not covered with water?
9. The largest continental mass?
10. How do you spell the “difference in elevation” on the land’s surface?
11. It’s called magma sometimes and lava at other times. What is it and why the dif?
12. Would you rather live near a fault or a fold in the earth’s crust?
Explain a fold.
13. The earth’s crust and the upper layer of mantle makes up the ___. “Lith” refers to rock and “sphere” refers to the ______.
14. Do the earth’s plates move Toward each other or Apart from each other?
15. Write down the etymology of the term Pangaea.
16. Would you call the 180 million years since continental drift began an extremely ancient earth phenomenon or relatively recent one? Explain by giving one additional measurement.
17. Explain the use of fossil evidence in the continental drift theory.
(one sentence)
18. A split in the earth’s crust is called a __.
19. Scientists believe in the theory of seafloor spreading. T / F
20. How do the earth’s crustal plates get the power to move?
21. If thermal energy is involved, what’s the source of the tectonic heat?
22. Sketch the platal dance that occurs when continental crust meets the oceanic crust.
23. In the case of the Andes Mtns., what’s ironic about subduction?
24. When continental plates collide, what is the result?
25. Which plates created the Himalayas?
Locations that are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire region, Y (yes) or N (no):
26. Philippines
27. Hawaii
28. Mexico
29. Chile
30. Bering Strait
31. Mt Vesuvius
32. Tasmania
33. Alaska
34. Indonesia
35. China
36. Ecuador
37. The Nazca Plate and the South American plate: a) subduction b) spreading
38. The San Andreas zone: a) converging b) faulting.
39. “Hot spots” in the mantle are associated with a) archipelagos
b) geysers c) mitosis.
Answers:
1. Earth span: 4.6 billion years. Did you wonder how this estimate was generated?
2. Nickel & iron soup: outer core. What’s the composition of nickel?
Why nickel & iron?
3. Nickel & iron pudding: inner core.
4. The mantle is a robe draped over the core.
5. True. Why not?
6. seaweed: 5 miles “down.” baked crust: 20 miles deep. Surprised?
7. Local observation: when we observe local terrain it is tree rich. No seawater round here, yet.
8. About 30% not watery.
9. Eurasia is largest. It’s bigger than Texas.
10. r-e-l-i-e-f.
11. Magma, lava: molten rock inside or outside the crust.
12. Neither. A fold is when a stratum of rock is bent or curved by huge force. The Appalachians are folds. There are upfolds (assoc w petroleum & coal deposits), or domes, and downfolds, or depressions.
13. lithosphere: crust & mantle. globe.
14. Both.
15. pan, “across” or “all,” and gaia, “earth.”
16. Recent compared to 4.6 billion years of history.
17. Fossils are the same in separated plates, proving a historic closeness (an example: tapir fossils found in the ice of Antarctica as well as Chile & Argentina at the southern tip of South America).
18. split: rift.
19. True, re seafloor spreading. Proven by photos taken by remote-controlled submarines.
20. Thermal energy or convection.
21. Thermal: decaying organic matter.
22. Subduction: coastal crust folds under the continental.
23. Subduction assoc with the opposite: mountain formation.
24. Plates collide: converging or faulting. Violence.
25. Indo-Australian plate vs. the Eurasian plate: Himalayas.
26. Philippines: Y
27. Hawaii: Y
28. Mexico: Y
29. Chile: Y
30. Bering Strait: Y
31. Vesuvius: N
32. Tasmania: N
33. Alaska: Y
34. Indonesia: Y
35. China: Y
36. Ecuador: Y
37. Nazca plate & S. Am. plate: subduction
38. San Andreas: faulting
39. Hot spots: a) archipelagos b) geysers and c) mitosis.
40. Most critical hydrologic issue of the ArkLaTex? hydrology, or water supply
Climate change review: 10 questions
Aseana gardens, Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau
1. The world’s most pivotal nation in regards growth, consumption of power and immediate needs for power is
a) US b) China c) Russia d) Japan.
2. The huge amounts of energy and heat needed to produce __ make this commodity one of the major factors in climate change: a) cement b) steel c) beef d) aluminum.
3. The earth’s population is currently estimated at a) 300 billion b) 600 billion c) 6.5 trillion d) 6.5 billion.
4. In Asia the natural water towers - storing vast water supplies during the wet season and meting it out during the dry season - are the Himalaya’s a) mountain peaks
b) glaciers c) terrain d) rivers.
5. Current climate change trends indicate that sea levels will be a) rising b) falling c) stormy d) carbon dioxide.
6. America’s electrical power grid is primarily supplied by the force of a) coal b) hydroelectric c) petroleum d) solar and wind.
7. The Global Climate Coalition, a group representing industries with profits tied to fossil fuels such as the oil, coal and auto industries, led a public relations campaign against the idea that heat-trapping gases could lead to global warming. T / F
8. Abbreviated rice harvests, aquifers spolied by seawater and islands subsiding below oceans: __ __ will be among the regions worst affected by global warming, say experts quoted by the NY Times. a) Southwest Asia b) Southeast Asia c) South America d) Southern Africa.
9. Not among the rivers fed by the glaciers of the Himalayan range: a) Ganges b) Yangtze c) Amazon
d) Indus.
10. This nation’s population will continue to grow so rapidly that by 2030 it will be called the world’s most populous nation: a) India b) China c) Indonesia d) Africa.
Nippon Review
1. Based on its ethnic demographics, Japan may be called heterogeneous. T / F
2. a) Hayao Miyazaki b) Osamu Tezuko c) Soichiro Honda has been called the Father of both Anime and of Manga.
3. The principal origin of the big eyes employed in most Japanese manga: a) Keene b) Disney c) biological studies d) Hollywood.
4. Which part of Tokyo is similar to Times Square?
a) Harajuku b) Ginza c) Geisha d) Sushi.
5. In Japanese, karaoke means “empty __ .”
a) room b) microphone c) orchestra d) head.
6. Most Japanese are able to integrate 2 types of religious practice into their lives: a) Hindusim b) Buddhism
c) Islam d) Christianity e) Judaism f) Confucianism g) Shintoism h) Atheism. Please pick 2.
7. Japanese graphic books: a) anime b) manga
c) Geisha d) sushi.
8. Japan’s 250-year period of isolation from the outside world ended about 1954 when US Commodore Perry brought US warships into Tokyo Bay. T / F
9. African-American population in the US is about a) 6%
b) 13% c) 23% d) 30%.
10. Japan is not an archipelago even though it has much tectonic activity. T / F
1. F, 2. b, 3. b, 4. b, 5. c, 6. b & g, 7. b, 8. f, 9. b, 10. f
Nippn review -
1. During the colonial era in Europe, the nation of Japan was called a) Cathay b) Cipangu.
2. Japan has a heterogeneous population. T / F
3. Japan’s population is approximately half that of the US.
T / F
4. Hayao Miyazaki is notable for the type of movies called __.
5. “Empty orchestra” is the meaning of a term coined by the Japanese in the 70’s when technology allowed creative manipulation of recorded works. It has since become a world-wide source of entertainment. It is __.
6. Most Japanese are able to integrate 2 types of religious practice into their lives: a) Buddhism b) Hinduism
c) Islam d) Christianity e) Judaism f) Shintoism
g) Confucianism h) Atheism.
7. In terms of altitude, Mt Fuji can be compared to the
a) Appalachians b) Rocky Mtns.
8. Some people, typically the ill-educated, may be said to be fearful of immigrants and other non-native ethnic types. They may be termed xenophobic. T / F
9. Bamboo and paper, classic ingredients in Japanese art, may be used to make large, rectangular aero forms called __ .
10. Anime has been part of Japanese culture since 1917. In 1937 Japanese anime movie-makers were influenced by a Disney film called a) Snow White b) 101 Dalmatians
c) The Jungle Book.
11. Japanese greeting: a) Ni hau! b) Salaam! c) Namaste'!
d) Konichi wa!
Not One Less, a story of China
1) Not One Less is a movie whose dialogue is in a) Mandarin Chinese b) Cantonese Chinese c) Rural Chinese.
In the following prompts choose between a. Teacher Gao b) the Mayor c) Teacher Wei d) Zhang Huike.
2) Most frugal character.
3) Battling the drop-out rate.
4) Money conscious.
5) Menial work.
6) Moderating influence.
7) Strongest allegiance.
8) Stubborn.
9) Happy-go-lucky.
10) Philosophical and accepting.
11) Chinese currency: a) yuan b) yen c) Chinese dollar.
12) Shuixian School is located near a) Xi’an b) Beijing c) Shanghai.
13) Symbol of pride in learning and efficient use of resources in the school: a) sending swift runner of the class to the sports specialty school b) flag c) chalk.
14) Type of humor which crosses cultural borders: a) religious b) political c) scatalogical d) sarcasm.
15) The director of Not One Less: a) Jet Li b) Zhang Huike c) Zhang Yimou d) Shi Huang Di.
16) Substitute Wei is about age a) 12 b) 13 c) 15 d) 17.
17) Why do 5 students sleep in the schoolroom? a) they live too far away to walk to school each day b) saving their money for college
c) paying off family debt by work at the school.
18) "Keeping kids in school is harder than teaching them." Quote from
a) the mayor b) Wei c) Teacher Gao.
19) The manager of the brick factory donates money to Wei and her class and says, "Call me a philanthropist." a) Person who sees the bad in life but tries to remain good. b) Person who is philosophical about life c) Person who gives generously to public causes.
Africa review
1. Morocco: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
2. Ghana: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
3. South Africa: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
4. Nigeria: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
5. Sudan: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
6. Tunisia: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
7. Symbol employed by Mexican Catholics in prayer for healing: a) sudan b) relief c) slave beads d) milagro.
8. Moroccan traveler of the 1300’s who wrote a book of his extensive journeys: a) Ibn Battuta b) Richard Burton
c) John Speke d) Marco Polo.
9. British explorer associated with the search for the source of the Nile River. Was also an author and expert in languages of Africa and Asia. a) Ibn Battuta b) Richard Burton c) John Speke d) Marco Polo.
10. Tribe of Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast:
a) Kakuma b) Dinka c) Ashanti d) Djembe.
11. Tribe of the Nile region of Southern Sudan: a) Kakuma b) Dinka c) Ashanti d) Djembe.
12. Arabic is a major component of this African language:
a) Bantu b) Swahili c) Ashanti d) Wolof.
13. Which are the indigenous people of Zanzibar? a) Arabs b) Europeans c) Swahili d) Africans.
14. Sudan is divided in the middle by the a) equator
b) Arabic-Tribal border c) Nile River d) Sahara Desert.
15. The first outside group to trade with West Africans for gold, ivory and slaves: a) Arabs b) Europeans c) Romans d) Swahili.
16. Languages spoken by Sudanese refugee Peter Dut in the documentary Lost Boys of Sudan: a) Dinka, Arabic,
English, Swahili b) Dinka, Arabic, French, English
c) Dinka, Arabic, English.
17. The Dinka tribe of Southern Sudan were being persecuted partly based on their religion: a) Christian
b) Muslim c) Jewish d) Indigenous.
18. The African instrument described as a thumb piano
is also called a a) shekere b) kora c) bongo d) kalimba.
19. West African nation associated with freed American slaves: a) Ghana b) Liberia c) Senegal d) Nigeria.
20. A basic African dish which is a paste made by pounding a potato-like plant: a) banku b) fufu
c) plaintain d) felafel.
21. American mogul who has become a philanthropist with
a mission that includes infectious diseases of Africa:
a) Steve Jobs b) Sumner Redstone c) Bill Gates d) Dick Cheney.
22. Percentage of African-American population in the US:
a) 3% b) 13% c) 33% d) 43%.
23. A source for the mineral called ColTan, used in miniaturized batteries: a) Congo b) Egypt c) South Africa
d) Morocco.
24. River that originates in the mountains of Ethiopia:
a) Blue Nile b) White Nile c) Mountain Nile d) Victoria.
25. Lake that is the source of the Nile: a) Victoria
b) Tanganyika c) Tana d) Aswan.
26. Valuable resource that in West Africa and other regions has led to development of militias of child soldiers:
a) gold b) diamonds c) oil d) ivory.
27. Arabic vessel associated with trade across the Indian Ocean: a) dhow b) kalimba c) milagro d) brig.
28. Zanzibar was a historically independent nation; today it is part of a) Kenya b) India c) Dar es Salaam d) Tanzania.
29. Marine organisms that are important reef builders:
a) octopus b) lobster c) coral d) seaweed.
30. In geographic terminology the difference in elevation is called a) relief b) terrain c) irregularity d) ridging.
31. Peter and Santino left the violence in Sudan for a refugee camp in a) Kenya b) Tanzania c) Uganda
d) Nigeria.
32. A film that is based on actual dialogue and action that is captured as events unfold is called a a) drama
b) promotion c) documentary d) docu-drama.
33. The demographic rank of US city via their populations: a) NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston
b) NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston
c) Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, Houston
34. The Indian Ocean trade route spanned India to Africa with __ in between. a) Persia b) Arabia c) Egypt
d) Afghanistan.
35. Elements of the Atlantic Trade Triangle, which resulted in a diaspora of African peoples, included West Africa, the US colonies, Europe and the __ . a) Mediterranean b) Arabian Sea c) Caribbean d) Indian Ocean.
Australia / New Zealand / Whale Rider review
a. Paikea b. Porourangi c. Koro
Use these answers for the following 6 questions:
1. the chief
2. the ancestral Whale Rider
3. successful sculptor
4. blinded by prejudice
5. “He's just looking for something that doesn't exist anymore.”
6. When the whales become stranded on the beach, ___ is sure this signals an apocalyptic end to the tribe.
7. Author of The Whale Rider. a) Niki Caro b) Keisha Castle-Hughes c) Witi Ihimaera d) Abel Tasman.
Use these answers for the following 9 questions:
a) Aborigines b) Maori
8. didgeridoo
9. hongi
10. kiwi
11. Outback
12. poi juggling
13. Indian Ocean
14. Auckland
15. 41S, 174E
16. Oz
South Pacific: Aussie / Kiwi review
Australia: Austin Brewer, Cmhs Shreveport
Originally uploaded by trudeau
1. Ocean east of Australia.
2. Largest Australian city.
3. Australian island south of the mainland.
4. Nation that's a northeast neighbot of Australia - across the Coral Sea.
5. Extemely populous nation that's a neighbor to the northwest.
6. Massive coral formation off the northeast coast.
7. The aborigine name for Ayer's Rock.
8. This vast region encompasses several deserts.
9. City on the western coast.
10. 6cean on the west.
11. Neighboring nation to the southeast.
12. A hongi is a Maori greeting in which people make contact with their __ and __.
13. Paikea, a whale rider and chief ancestor to the __ people.
14. Indigenous people of Australia.
15. Indigenous people of New Zealand.
16. A fashionable sport that originates with the Maori women: __ juggling, or spinning.
17. Fashionable musical instrument that originates with the Aborigines.
18. Aboriginal people of Louisiana?
19. "May day! May day! may day!" is an international signal of __.
20. May Day is an occasion of enormous pre-christian celebration.
Maypoles are often erected. Masses of people dance, sing and feast. Basically it celebrates a) fertility b) Lent c) death d) Buddha.
21. The national symbol for New Zealand is a flightless, nocturnal bird called the Kiwi. T / F
Monday, May 18, 2009
Graduation is a celebration of Magnet on Sun, May 24, 7 pm
You'll enjoy attending the Cmhs graduation at Hirsch Coliseum on Sun, May 24, 7 pm. It's a great meeting place and a party both before and after.
You'll see the faculty decked in black cap & gown as though it were a college ceremony.
You'll see the faculty decked in black cap & gown as though it were a college ceremony.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Africa Review; 35 multiple-choice questions
Africa review
1. Morocco: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
2. Ghana: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
3. South Africa: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
4. Nigeria: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
5. Sudan: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
6. Tunisia: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
7. Symbol employed by Mexican Catholics in prayer for healing: a) sudan b) relief c) slave beads d) milagro.
8. Moroccan traveler of the 1300’s who wrote a book of his extensive journeys: a) Ibn Battuta b) Richard Burton
c) John Speke d) Marco Polo.
9. British explorer associated with the search for the source of the Nile River. Was also an author and expert in languages of Africa and Asia. a) Ibn Battuta b) Richard Burton c) John Speke d) Marco Polo.
10. Tribe of Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast:
a) Kakuma b) Dinka c) Ashanti d) Djembe.
11. Tribe of the Nile region of Southern Sudan: a) Kakuma b) Dinka c) Ashanti d) Djembe.
12. Arabic is a major component of this African language:
a) Bantu b) Swahili c) Ashanti d) Wolof.
13. Which are the indigenous people of Zanzibar? a) Arabs b) Europeans c) Swahili d) Africans.
14. Sudan is divided in the middle by the a) equator
b) Arabic-Tribal border c) Nile River d) Sahara Desert.
15. The first outside group to trade with West Africans for gold, ivory and slaves: a) Arabs b) Europeans c) Romans d) Swahili.
16. Languages spoken by Sudanese refugee Peter Dut in the documentary Lost Boys of Sudan: a) Dinka, Arabic,
English, Swahili b) Dinka, Arabic, French, English
c) Dinka, Arabic, English.
17. The Dinka tribe of Southern Sudan were being persecuted partly based on their religion: a) Christian
b) Muslim c) Jewish d) Indigenous.
18. The African instrument described as a thumb piano
is also called a a) shekere b) kora c) bongo d) kalimba.
19. West African nation associated with freed American slaves: a) Ghana b) Liberia c) Senegal d) Nigeria.
20. A basic African dish which is a paste made by pounding a potato-like plant: a) banku b) fufu
c) plaintain d) felafel.
21. American mogul who has become a philanthropist with
a mission that includes infectious diseases of Africa:
a) Steve Jobs b) Sumner Redstone c) Bill Gates d) Dick Cheney.
22. Percentage of African-American population in the US:
a) 3% b) 13% c) 33% d) 43%.
23. A source for the mineral called ColTan, used in miniaturized batteries: a) Congo b) Egypt c) South Africa
d) Morocco.
24. River that originates in the mountains of Ethiopia:
a) Blue Nile b) White Nile c) Mountain Nile d) Victoria.
25. Lake that is the source of the Nile: a) Victoria
b) Tanganyika c) Tana d) Aswan.
26. Valuable resource that in West Africa and other regions has led to development of militias of child soldiers:
a) gold b) diamonds c) oil d) ivory.
27. Arabic vessel associated with trade across the Indian Ocean: a) dhow b) kalimba c) milagro d) brig.
28. Zanzibar was a historically independent nation; today it is part of a) Kenya b) India c) Dar es Salaam d) Tanzania.
29. Marine organisms that are important reef builders:
a) octopus b) lobster c) coral d) seaweed.
30. In geographic terminology the difference in elevation is called a) relief b) terrain c) irregularity d) ridging.
31. Peter and Santino left the violence in Sudan for a refugee camp in a) Kenya b) Tanzania c) Uganda
d) Nigeria.
32. A film that is based on actual dialogue and action that is captured as events unfold is called a a) drama
b) promotion c) documentary d) docu-drama.
33. The demographic rank of US city via their populations: a) NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston
b) NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston
c) Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, Houston
34. The Indian Ocean trade route spanned India to Africa with __ in between. a) Persia b) Arabia c) Egypt
d) Afghanistan.
35. Elements of the Atlantic Trade Triangle, which resulted in a diaspora of African peoples, included West Africa, the US colonies, Europe and the __ . a) Mediterranean b) Arabian Sea c) Caribbean d) Indian Ocean.
1. Morocco: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
2. Ghana: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
3. South Africa: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
4. Nigeria: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
5. Sudan: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
6. Tunisia: a) Mediterranean Africa b) West Africa
c) East Africa.
7. Symbol employed by Mexican Catholics in prayer for healing: a) sudan b) relief c) slave beads d) milagro.
8. Moroccan traveler of the 1300’s who wrote a book of his extensive journeys: a) Ibn Battuta b) Richard Burton
c) John Speke d) Marco Polo.
9. British explorer associated with the search for the source of the Nile River. Was also an author and expert in languages of Africa and Asia. a) Ibn Battuta b) Richard Burton c) John Speke d) Marco Polo.
10. Tribe of Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast:
a) Kakuma b) Dinka c) Ashanti d) Djembe.
11. Tribe of the Nile region of Southern Sudan: a) Kakuma b) Dinka c) Ashanti d) Djembe.
12. Arabic is a major component of this African language:
a) Bantu b) Swahili c) Ashanti d) Wolof.
13. Which are the indigenous people of Zanzibar? a) Arabs b) Europeans c) Swahili d) Africans.
14. Sudan is divided in the middle by the a) equator
b) Arabic-Tribal border c) Nile River d) Sahara Desert.
15. The first outside group to trade with West Africans for gold, ivory and slaves: a) Arabs b) Europeans c) Romans d) Swahili.
16. Languages spoken by Sudanese refugee Peter Dut in the documentary Lost Boys of Sudan: a) Dinka, Arabic,
English, Swahili b) Dinka, Arabic, French, English
c) Dinka, Arabic, English.
17. The Dinka tribe of Southern Sudan were being persecuted partly based on their religion: a) Christian
b) Muslim c) Jewish d) Indigenous.
18. The African instrument described as a thumb piano
is also called a a) shekere b) kora c) bongo d) kalimba.
19. West African nation associated with freed American slaves: a) Ghana b) Liberia c) Senegal d) Nigeria.
20. A basic African dish which is a paste made by pounding a potato-like plant: a) banku b) fufu
c) plaintain d) felafel.
21. American mogul who has become a philanthropist with
a mission that includes infectious diseases of Africa:
a) Steve Jobs b) Sumner Redstone c) Bill Gates d) Dick Cheney.
22. Percentage of African-American population in the US:
a) 3% b) 13% c) 33% d) 43%.
23. A source for the mineral called ColTan, used in miniaturized batteries: a) Congo b) Egypt c) South Africa
d) Morocco.
24. River that originates in the mountains of Ethiopia:
a) Blue Nile b) White Nile c) Mountain Nile d) Victoria.
25. Lake that is the source of the Nile: a) Victoria
b) Tanganyika c) Tana d) Aswan.
26. Valuable resource that in West Africa and other regions has led to development of militias of child soldiers:
a) gold b) diamonds c) oil d) ivory.
27. Arabic vessel associated with trade across the Indian Ocean: a) dhow b) kalimba c) milagro d) brig.
28. Zanzibar was a historically independent nation; today it is part of a) Kenya b) India c) Dar es Salaam d) Tanzania.
29. Marine organisms that are important reef builders:
a) octopus b) lobster c) coral d) seaweed.
30. In geographic terminology the difference in elevation is called a) relief b) terrain c) irregularity d) ridging.
31. Peter and Santino left the violence in Sudan for a refugee camp in a) Kenya b) Tanzania c) Uganda
d) Nigeria.
32. A film that is based on actual dialogue and action that is captured as events unfold is called a a) drama
b) promotion c) documentary d) docu-drama.
33. The demographic rank of US city via their populations: a) NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston
b) NYC, Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston
c) Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, Houston
34. The Indian Ocean trade route spanned India to Africa with __ in between. a) Persia b) Arabia c) Egypt
d) Afghanistan.
35. Elements of the Atlantic Trade Triangle, which resulted in a diaspora of African peoples, included West Africa, the US colonies, Europe and the __ . a) Mediterranean b) Arabian Sea c) Caribbean d) Indian Ocean.
The Transatlantic Triangular Trade operated during the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries
The Transatlantic Triangular Trade operated during the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries, carrying slaves, cash crops, and manufactured goods between West Africa, the Caribbean or American colonies and the European colonial powers, with the northern colonies of British North America, especially New England, sometimes taking over the role of Europe.[1] Thus reports Wikipedia.
The use of African slaves was fundamental to growing colonial cash crops, which were exported to Europe. European goods, in turn, were used to purchase African slaves, which were then brought on the sea lane west from Africa to the Americas, the so called middle passage. [2]
A classic example would be the trade of sugar (often in its liquid form, molasses) from the Caribbean to Europe or New England, where it was distilled into rum, some of which was then used to purchase new slaves in West Africa.
Diagram illustrating the stowage of African slaves on a British slave ship.
The trade represented a profitable enterprise for merchants and investors. The business was risky, competitive and severe, but enslaved Africans fetched a high price at auctions, making the trade in human cargo a lucrative business[citation needed].
The first leg of the triangle was from a European port to Africa, in which ships carried supplies for sale and trade, such as copper, cloth, trinkets,slave beads, guns and ammunition. [3] When the slave ship arrived, its cargo would be sold or bartered for slaves, who were tightly packed like any other cargo to maximize profits.
On the second leg, ships made the journey of the Middle Passage from Africa to the New World. Once the slave ship reached the New World, enslaved survivors were sold in the Caribbean or the Americas.
The ships were then prepared to get them thoroughly cleaned, drained, and loaded with export goods for a return voyage, the third leg, to their home port.[4] From the West Indies the main export cargoes were sugar, rum, and molasses; from Virginia, commodities were tobacco and hemp. The ship then returned to Europe to complete the triangle.
The use of African slaves was fundamental to growing colonial cash crops, which were exported to Europe. European goods, in turn, were used to purchase African slaves, which were then brought on the sea lane west from Africa to the Americas, the so called middle passage. [2]
A classic example would be the trade of sugar (often in its liquid form, molasses) from the Caribbean to Europe or New England, where it was distilled into rum, some of which was then used to purchase new slaves in West Africa.
Diagram illustrating the stowage of African slaves on a British slave ship.
The trade represented a profitable enterprise for merchants and investors. The business was risky, competitive and severe, but enslaved Africans fetched a high price at auctions, making the trade in human cargo a lucrative business[citation needed].
The first leg of the triangle was from a European port to Africa, in which ships carried supplies for sale and trade, such as copper, cloth, trinkets,slave beads, guns and ammunition. [3] When the slave ship arrived, its cargo would be sold or bartered for slaves, who were tightly packed like any other cargo to maximize profits.
On the second leg, ships made the journey of the Middle Passage from Africa to the New World. Once the slave ship reached the New World, enslaved survivors were sold in the Caribbean or the Americas.
The ships were then prepared to get them thoroughly cleaned, drained, and loaded with export goods for a return voyage, the third leg, to their home port.[4] From the West Indies the main export cargoes were sugar, rum, and molasses; from Virginia, commodities were tobacco and hemp. The ship then returned to Europe to complete the triangle.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Atlantic slave trade map
Atlantic slave trade map: 1600’s, 1700’s, 1800’s
- England, France, Spain/Portugal
- Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria
- Puerto Rico, Haiti/Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Florida
- Trade winds, Atlantic currents (as in hurricane travel from Africa to the Gulf)
- Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico
- Trade goods: metal, fabric & glass products, slaves,
molasses, sugar, rum.
- sugar cane & plantations
- Caribs, Arawaks, Tainos
- Conquistadores
- African farming and slavery
- England, France, Spain/Portugal
- Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria
- Puerto Rico, Haiti/Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Florida
- Trade winds, Atlantic currents (as in hurricane travel from Africa to the Gulf)
- Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico
- Trade goods: metal, fabric & glass products, slaves,
molasses, sugar, rum.
- sugar cane & plantations
- Caribs, Arawaks, Tainos
- Conquistadores
- African farming and slavery
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thurs: a bar of soap and a lesson in relief sculpture
For an evaluation worth 12 pts:
a) have a full-size bar of soap
b) demonstrate awareness of the lesson on relief and relief sculpture.
c) clean up desk and floor area smartly.
a) have a full-size bar of soap
b) demonstrate awareness of the lesson on relief and relief sculpture.
c) clean up desk and floor area smartly.
A most important marine organism: coral
Corals are marine organisms from the class Anthozoa and exist as small sea anemone–like polyps, typically in colonies of many identical individuals, notes Wikipedia.
The group includes the important reef builders that are found in tropical oceans, which secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton.
A coral "head", commonly perceived to be a single organism, is formed from thousands of individual but genetically identical polyps, each polyp only a few millimeters in diameter. Over thousands of generations, the polyps lay down a skeleton that is characteristic of their species.
The group includes the important reef builders that are found in tropical oceans, which secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton.
A coral "head", commonly perceived to be a single organism, is formed from thousands of individual but genetically identical polyps, each polyp only a few millimeters in diameter. Over thousands of generations, the polyps lay down a skeleton that is characteristic of their species.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar (pronounced /ˈzænzɨbɑr/) is part of the East African republic of Tanzania, sayeth Wikipedia. It consists of the Zanzibar Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, 25–50 km (15–30 mi) off the coast of the mainland.
It consists of numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as "Zanzibar"), and Pemba. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world; it united with Tanganyika to form Tanzania in 1964 and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union.
The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.
It consists of numerous small islands and two large ones: Unguja (the main island, informally referred to as "Zanzibar"), and Pemba. Zanzibar was once a separate state with a long trading history within the Arab world; it united with Tanganyika to form Tanzania in 1964 and still enjoys a high degree of autonomy within the union.
The capital of Zanzibar, located on the island of Unguja, is Zanzibar City, and its old quarter, known as Stone Town, is a World Heritage Site.
The ancient merchant ship of European design: a Brig
In nautical terms, a brig is a vessel with two square-rigged masts, notes Wikipedia. During the Age of Sail, brigs were seen as fast and maneuverable and were used as both naval war ships and merchant ships. They were especially popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Brigs fell out of use with the arrival of the steam ship because they required a relatively large crew for their small size and were difficult to sail into the wind.
Brigs fell out of use with the arrival of the steam ship because they required a relatively large crew for their small size and were difficult to sail into the wind.
Dhow: the ancient Arab sailboat design
A dhow (Arabic,داو) is a traditional Arab sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails, says Wikipedia. They are primarily used along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India, and East Africa.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ashanti men, the Atlantic coast nation of Ghana, known in colonial times as the Gold Coast
Ashanti, or Asante, are a major ethnic group of Ashanti Region in Ghana, says Wikipedia. The Ashanti speak Twi, an Akan language similar to Fante.
Ashanti Total population Upwards of 10 million
Christianity, Traditional, Islam
Prior to European colonization, the Ashanti people developed a large and influential empire in West Africa. The Ashanti later developed the powerful Ashanti Confederacy or Asanteman and became the dominant presence in the region.
Ashanti Total population Upwards of 10 million
Christianity, Traditional, Islam
Prior to European colonization, the Ashanti people developed a large and influential empire in West Africa. The Ashanti later developed the powerful Ashanti Confederacy or Asanteman and became the dominant presence in the region.
Sir Richard Burton: scholar, adventurer, geographer of the 1800's
Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was an English explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, linguist, poet, hypnotist, fencer and diplomat.
He was known for his travels, says Wikipedia, and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian, and African languages.[1]
Burton's best-known achievements include traveling in disguise to Mecca, making an unexpurgated translation of The Book of One Thousand Nights and A Night (the collection is more commonly called The Arabian Nights in English because of Andrew Lang's abridgement) and the Kama Sutra and journeying with John Hanning Speke as the first Europeans, guided by Omani merchants who traded in the region, to visit the Great Lakes of Africa in search of the source of the Nile. He was a prolific author and wrote numerous books and scholarly articles about subjects including travel, fencing and ethnography.
He was a captain in the army of the East India Company serving in India (and later, briefly, in the Crimean War). Following this he was engaged by the Royal Geographical Society to explore the east coast of Africa and led an expedition guided by the locals which discovered Lake Tanganyika.
He was known for his travels, says Wikipedia, and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian, and African languages.[1]
Burton's best-known achievements include traveling in disguise to Mecca, making an unexpurgated translation of The Book of One Thousand Nights and A Night (the collection is more commonly called The Arabian Nights in English because of Andrew Lang's abridgement) and the Kama Sutra and journeying with John Hanning Speke as the first Europeans, guided by Omani merchants who traded in the region, to visit the Great Lakes of Africa in search of the source of the Nile. He was a prolific author and wrote numerous books and scholarly articles about subjects including travel, fencing and ethnography.
He was a captain in the army of the East India Company serving in India (and later, briefly, in the Crimean War). Following this he was engaged by the Royal Geographical Society to explore the east coast of Africa and led an expedition guided by the locals which discovered Lake Tanganyika.
Ibn Battuta: greatest African traveler of the 1300's
Ibn Battuta (1304–1368 or 1369)[1] was a Moroccan scholar and traveller who is known for the account of his travels and excursions called the Rihla (Voyage). His journeys lasted for a period of nearly thirty years, says Wikipedia, and covered almost the entirety of the known Islamic world and beyond, extending from North Africa, West Africa, Southern Europe and Eastern Europe in the West, to the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and China in the East, a distance readily surpassing that of his predecessors and his near-contemporary Marco Polo.
Based on numerous photos in flickr.com, it seems that in the Persian Gulf nation of Dubai there is a luxurious shopping emporium called the Ibn Battuta Mall.
Based on numerous photos in flickr.com, it seems that in the Persian Gulf nation of Dubai there is a luxurious shopping emporium called the Ibn Battuta Mall.
Monday, May 11, 2009
The subject for class soap sculptures: the Mexican charm known as Milagros
Milagros (also known as an ex-voto or dijes) are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico, the southern United States, other areas of Latin America, as well as parts of the Iberian peninsula. They are frequently attached onto altars, shrines, and sacred objects, says Wikipedia, found in places of worship, and they are often purchased in churches, cathedrals or from street vendors.
Milagros come in a variety of shapes and dimensions and are fabricated from many different materials, depending on local customs. For example, they might be nearly flat or fully three dimensional; and they can be constructed from gold, silver, tin, lead, wood, bone, or wax. In Spanish, the word milagro literally means miracle or surprise.
Milagros come in a variety of shapes and dimensions and are fabricated from many different materials, depending on local customs. For example, they might be nearly flat or fully three dimensional; and they can be constructed from gold, silver, tin, lead, wood, bone, or wax. In Spanish, the word milagro literally means miracle or surprise.
Relief sculpture in soap in geography class on Thurs - 12 pts
Students who have their soap in class and participate in the lesson in relief sculpture will get 12 pts.
In relief sculpture the shape stands out and away from the background. Yet it remains attached to the background.
In geography class the word relief refers to the elevation of the terrain.
A coin is an example of low relief sculpture. Sculptures on Greek temples and in some churches are high relief.
Full size bar of soap, please. We will carve it with a large school paper clip. of the 12 pts, 6 pts are for keeping the soap flakes from landing on the floor. Effective clean-up is one key to a successful project!
In relief sculpture the shape stands out and away from the background. Yet it remains attached to the background.
In geography class the word relief refers to the elevation of the terrain.
A coin is an example of low relief sculpture. Sculptures on Greek temples and in some churches are high relief.
Full size bar of soap, please. We will carve it with a large school paper clip. of the 12 pts, 6 pts are for keeping the soap flakes from landing on the floor. Effective clean-up is one key to a successful project!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Class of 2012 Convocation on Wed: list of partcipants & script
Class of 2012 convocation / In the gym @ activity period (10:20 - 10:45), Wed, May 13.
Participants -
Daniel Ainsworth
Nathan Benyounes
Ruth Bishop
Austin Brewer
Christina Collins
Connor Dunlap
Maya Franklin
Megan Gilliam
Lexi Horne
Roger Kalmbach
Cici Lau
Mary Meyers
Josh Pickens
Katy Pitts
Tierra Range
Sarabeth Rivers
Anna C Tedesco
Isabelle Vea
Region Walpool
Cara Watson
Tim Wellman
Hello. I’m Tim Wellman, president of our class. Welcome to the Freshman Class Convocation. Our sponsor, Mr Trudeau, says we’re an - pause - Outstanding Aggregation! applause. To set an artistic tone at Magnet, a school for the performing arts, we go to singer Region Walpool. She recently performed this original song and backing track at the talent show. Please welcome Region Walpool!
2. Song by Region Walpool.
3. I’m Cici Lau. I am Tierra Range. I’m Ruth Bishop; and I’m Roger Kalmbach. Our class raised money and schlepped shovels and buckets to school so we could plant some 40 crepe myrtles. These blooming trees are our gift to the school, to the city and to the planet. The Class of 2012 was also successful with our recent Talent Show. Some 45 students participated in the project. We offered singing, playing, multi-media and an art show. The proceeds were one thousand and 84 dollars, after expenses. Which leads us to our presentations.
Hi! I’m Isabelle Vea. I’m Lexi Horne. I’m Maya Franklin. My name is Austin Brewer.
It is our privilege to present a $300 check to drama teacher Patti Reeves for the PAC sound system. We appreciated the use of the PAC in our recent show.
Next we have another performer from our talent show who has also written her own song. Please welcome Katy Pitts!
4. Song by Katy Pitts.
5. Hello; I’m Daniel Ainsworth. I’m Connor Dunlap. I’m Cara Watson. And I’m Megan Gilliam. Our next check is a $150 dollar donation to the Food Bank of NW La. Infants, seniors and the ill are fed by the Food Bank every day. We want to be generous with our less fortunate neighbors. Mrs Ascension Smith, our school’s founder, taught that “We must share with others what we have and what we know.” Accepting the check is executive director of the Food Bank, Mrs Martha Marak.
6. I’m Mary Meyers.I’m Christina Collins: We would also like to recognize our generous parents! Mrs. Mattie Collins, Barbara Meyers, Donna Bishop and Marie Kalmbach aomg them. A round of applease, please
7. Dance contest: I’m Anna C Tedesco. I’m Sarabeth Rivers. I’m Nathan Benyounes. And I’m Josh Pickens. Hi! We’re going to call your name or point to you to join us on the dance floor. Raise your hand if you’d like to participate. You’ll have about 2 minutes to entertain the class. At the close of the song we’ll ask for applause to help us designate the winner of our informal dance contest.
8. And now, please welcome our counselor, Mrs Shannon Fortenberry, and our principal, Ms Mary Rounds!
Participants -
Daniel Ainsworth
Nathan Benyounes
Ruth Bishop
Austin Brewer
Christina Collins
Connor Dunlap
Maya Franklin
Megan Gilliam
Lexi Horne
Roger Kalmbach
Cici Lau
Mary Meyers
Josh Pickens
Katy Pitts
Tierra Range
Sarabeth Rivers
Anna C Tedesco
Isabelle Vea
Region Walpool
Cara Watson
Tim Wellman
Hello. I’m Tim Wellman, president of our class. Welcome to the Freshman Class Convocation. Our sponsor, Mr Trudeau, says we’re an - pause - Outstanding Aggregation! applause. To set an artistic tone at Magnet, a school for the performing arts, we go to singer Region Walpool. She recently performed this original song and backing track at the talent show. Please welcome Region Walpool!
2. Song by Region Walpool.
3. I’m Cici Lau. I am Tierra Range. I’m Ruth Bishop; and I’m Roger Kalmbach. Our class raised money and schlepped shovels and buckets to school so we could plant some 40 crepe myrtles. These blooming trees are our gift to the school, to the city and to the planet. The Class of 2012 was also successful with our recent Talent Show. Some 45 students participated in the project. We offered singing, playing, multi-media and an art show. The proceeds were one thousand and 84 dollars, after expenses. Which leads us to our presentations.
Hi! I’m Isabelle Vea. I’m Lexi Horne. I’m Maya Franklin. My name is Austin Brewer.
It is our privilege to present a $300 check to drama teacher Patti Reeves for the PAC sound system. We appreciated the use of the PAC in our recent show.
Next we have another performer from our talent show who has also written her own song. Please welcome Katy Pitts!
4. Song by Katy Pitts.
5. Hello; I’m Daniel Ainsworth. I’m Connor Dunlap. I’m Cara Watson. And I’m Megan Gilliam. Our next check is a $150 dollar donation to the Food Bank of NW La. Infants, seniors and the ill are fed by the Food Bank every day. We want to be generous with our less fortunate neighbors. Mrs Ascension Smith, our school’s founder, taught that “We must share with others what we have and what we know.” Accepting the check is executive director of the Food Bank, Mrs Martha Marak.
6. I’m Mary Meyers.I’m Christina Collins: We would also like to recognize our generous parents! Mrs. Mattie Collins, Barbara Meyers, Donna Bishop and Marie Kalmbach aomg them. A round of applease, please
7. Dance contest: I’m Anna C Tedesco. I’m Sarabeth Rivers. I’m Nathan Benyounes. And I’m Josh Pickens. Hi! We’re going to call your name or point to you to join us on the dance floor. Raise your hand if you’d like to participate. You’ll have about 2 minutes to entertain the class. At the close of the song we’ll ask for applause to help us designate the winner of our informal dance contest.
8. And now, please welcome our counselor, Mrs Shannon Fortenberry, and our principal, Ms Mary Rounds!
Friday, May 08, 2009
Semester exam, etc: Peter, Santino and Paikea
Semester exam
- Scantron answer sheet-based test: open notes, 100 multiple choice questions drawn from quizzes posted on mondotrudeau.
- comparison essay: 3 choices, one of which will be on the conflicts faced by Peter, Santino and Pai.
The Peter, Santino & Pai Map
- Sudan, Kenya, the Nile, Atlantic & Indian Oceans / the continent of Africa
- Australia, New Zealand, Indian & Pacific Oceans, Auckland.
Vocab -
Documentary - usually a film based on footage of actual events, photographed as they happened.
Docu-drama - combination of actual and staged events.
- Evaluation of film in news, movies, documentaries: that means we examine and question the veracity and point of view of the material we watch. Documentaries should be evaluated in the same way as advertising.
- tilde - diacritical mark that looks like a horizontal s; typical of Spanish.
US population / demographics -
1. NYC 2. LA 3. Chicago 4. Houston
- Scantron answer sheet-based test: open notes, 100 multiple choice questions drawn from quizzes posted on mondotrudeau.
- comparison essay: 3 choices, one of which will be on the conflicts faced by Peter, Santino and Pai.
The Peter, Santino & Pai Map
- Sudan, Kenya, the Nile, Atlantic & Indian Oceans / the continent of Africa
- Australia, New Zealand, Indian & Pacific Oceans, Auckland.
Vocab -
Documentary - usually a film based on footage of actual events, photographed as they happened.
Docu-drama - combination of actual and staged events.
- Evaluation of film in news, movies, documentaries: that means we examine and question the veracity and point of view of the material we watch. Documentaries should be evaluated in the same way as advertising.
- tilde - diacritical mark that looks like a horizontal s; typical of Spanish.
US population / demographics -
1. NYC 2. LA 3. Chicago 4. Houston
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Class of 2012 Convocation Wed, May 13, 10:30, in the gym
tentative plan -
Class of 2012 convocation
In the gym @ activity period (10:20 - 10:45), Wed, May 13. LCD projector & screen.
1. Opening: song by top talent show student.
2. Class senators: brief report from the talent show and from the crepe myrtle planting.
3. More senators:
presentation of $300 check to drama teacher Patti Reeves for the PAC sound system.
4. Song by talent show singer.
5. Additional class leaders: presentation of $150 check to NW La Food Bank.
6. Recognition of parents.
7. Remarks, Mrs Fortenberry & Ms Rounds.
8. Dance contest: Class leaders and the audience.
Class of 2012 convocation
In the gym @ activity period (10:20 - 10:45), Wed, May 13. LCD projector & screen.
1. Opening: song by top talent show student.
2. Class senators: brief report from the talent show and from the crepe myrtle planting.
3. More senators:
presentation of $300 check to drama teacher Patti Reeves for the PAC sound system.
4. Song by talent show singer.
5. Additional class leaders: presentation of $150 check to NW La Food Bank.
6. Recognition of parents.
7. Remarks, Mrs Fortenberry & Ms Rounds.
8. Dance contest: Class leaders and the audience.
16-item quiz: Australia, New Zealand, the movie Whale Rider
Australia / New Zealand / Whale Rider review
a. Paikea b. Porourangi c. Koro
Use these answers for the following 6 questions:
1. the chief
2. the ancestral Whale Rider
3. successful sculptor
4. blinded by prejudice
5. “He's just looking for something that doesn't exist anymore.”
6. When the whales become stranded on the beach, ___ is sure this signals an apocalyptic end to the tribe.
7. Author of The Whale Rider. a) Niki Caro b) Keisha Castle-Hughes c) Witi Ihimaera d) Abel Tasman.
Use these answers for the following 9 questions:
a) Aborigines b) Maori
8. didgeridoo
9. hongi
10. kiwi
11. Outback
12. poi juggling
13. Indian Ocean
14. Auckland
15. 41S, 174E
16. Oz
a. Paikea b. Porourangi c. Koro
Use these answers for the following 6 questions:
1. the chief
2. the ancestral Whale Rider
3. successful sculptor
4. blinded by prejudice
5. “He's just looking for something that doesn't exist anymore.”
6. When the whales become stranded on the beach, ___ is sure this signals an apocalyptic end to the tribe.
7. Author of The Whale Rider. a) Niki Caro b) Keisha Castle-Hughes c) Witi Ihimaera d) Abel Tasman.
Use these answers for the following 9 questions:
a) Aborigines b) Maori
8. didgeridoo
9. hongi
10. kiwi
11. Outback
12. poi juggling
13. Indian Ocean
14. Auckland
15. 41S, 174E
16. Oz
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
The Lost Boys: Sudan / East Africa: civil war and genocide
The nation of Sudan is bisected by the Nile River. In the south a Nilotic people called the Dinka have waged war against the forces of the government. The govt represents the interests of the Muslim/ Arabic majority. The minority Dinka are Christian.
Ethnic carnage has resulted in thousands of refugees. The majority of the survivors are boys because girls are routinely raped, mutilated and murdered in such clashes.
Peter and Santino, the protagonists of The Lost Boys documentary, escaped assassination because they were herding goats and were away from the village when the murderers arrived. They trek on foot to a refugee camp in Kenya.
The second map of Africa features these regions:
* West Africa's history includes
- Arab traders crossing the Sahara to barter for gold, ivory and slaves as early as 1000 CE. They brought Islam to the region.
- European traders arriving some 500 years later for similar trading and cultural transference.
* Mediterranean Africa
* East Africa
- also influenced by Arab traders.
* Southern Africa
Ethnic carnage has resulted in thousands of refugees. The majority of the survivors are boys because girls are routinely raped, mutilated and murdered in such clashes.
Peter and Santino, the protagonists of The Lost Boys documentary, escaped assassination because they were herding goats and were away from the village when the murderers arrived. They trek on foot to a refugee camp in Kenya.
The second map of Africa features these regions:
* West Africa's history includes
- Arab traders crossing the Sahara to barter for gold, ivory and slaves as early as 1000 CE. They brought Islam to the region.
- European traders arriving some 500 years later for similar trading and cultural transference.
* Mediterranean Africa
* East Africa
- also influenced by Arab traders.
* Southern Africa
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Dallas Museum of Art / West Africa
African gold mines
diamond mines / DeBeers Co.
Ashanti tribe
Youssou n ’Dour
Atlantic slave trade Europeans
Atlantic slave trade Africans
King Mansa Musa
King Ibn Battuta
Ethiopian Christianity
Timbuktu / Toumbouctou
W. Af. gold mines
Nubia & the historic Nubians
Egyptians: Pharaoh Ramses II, Ramses the Great
Tut
Nile
Exploration of the Nile
Nigeria / oil
Morocco / crossroads
Liberia
Swahili / Lion King
Sahara
Gates Foundation activities in Africa
AIDS in Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Mt Kilimanjaro
Kenya
rift valley of East Africa
Origin of man in Africa
Cuisine of West Africa, esp. fu fu, cous cous, peanut stew
Studying the continent of Africa, continent of Africa: the map
Map of the continent of Africa, continent of Africa, with a focus on East Africa -
Regions of the continent of Africa, continent of Africa:
1. Mediterranean/Arabic Africa (Morocco to Egypt along the Mediterranean)
2. East Africa (Egypt to South Africa along the Indian Ocean)
3. Sub-Saharan Africa (below the Sahara)
4. West Africa (from Morocco to South Africa on the Atlantic coast)
The initial map of the continent of Africa, continent of Africa -
1. Enormous influence on US culture: music (jazz, blues, r & b, gospel, rap), dance (jazz), cuisine (gumbo, fried chicken), vocabulary ( rock n’ roll, jazz, etc), though population is relatively small (about 12% US).
2. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: giving billions to disease control & eradication in Africa (AIDS, malaria, etc).
3. Coltan, diamonds & oil: resources needed in the present and future (coltan used in mini-batteries, such as in cell phones).
On the map of the continent (RMQRWA, p. 40):
1. Atlantic
2. Morocco (“How do you see all there is to see in Morocco?” “See it twice.”)
3. Senegal (guitar & dancer)
4. Liberia (African-Americans)
5. Nigeria (oil derrick)
6. South Africa (diamonds, gold)
7. Kenya (“Lion King,” Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
8. Sudan (guns crossed: civil war)
9. Somalia (Al qaeda terrorists)
10. Ethiopia (Christian cross)
11. Egypt (mask of Tutankhamun)
12. Mediterranean
13. Red Sea
14. Indian Ocean
15. Sahara (Arabic: “desert”)
British gold coin of 1600’s, 1700’s: a Guinea (worth 20 or 30 shillings): made from gold from West African mines.
************************
The course of the Nile:
* the Blue Nile rises in Ethiopia.
* the White Nile or Mountain Nile rises in Uganda; the source is lake Victoria.
* the Blue and White Niles join in Khartoum, Sudan.
* flows northward to Egypt; empties into the Med.
diamond mines / DeBeers Co.
Ashanti tribe
Youssou n ’Dour
Atlantic slave trade Europeans
Atlantic slave trade Africans
King Mansa Musa
King Ibn Battuta
Ethiopian Christianity
Timbuktu / Toumbouctou
W. Af. gold mines
Nubia & the historic Nubians
Egyptians: Pharaoh Ramses II, Ramses the Great
Tut
Nile
Exploration of the Nile
Nigeria / oil
Morocco / crossroads
Liberia
Swahili / Lion King
Sahara
Gates Foundation activities in Africa
AIDS in Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Mt Kilimanjaro
Kenya
rift valley of East Africa
Origin of man in Africa
Cuisine of West Africa, esp. fu fu, cous cous, peanut stew
Studying the continent of Africa, continent of Africa: the map
Map of the continent of Africa, continent of Africa, with a focus on East Africa -
Regions of the continent of Africa, continent of Africa:
1. Mediterranean/Arabic Africa (Morocco to Egypt along the Mediterranean)
2. East Africa (Egypt to South Africa along the Indian Ocean)
3. Sub-Saharan Africa (below the Sahara)
4. West Africa (from Morocco to South Africa on the Atlantic coast)
The initial map of the continent of Africa, continent of Africa -
1. Enormous influence on US culture: music (jazz, blues, r & b, gospel, rap), dance (jazz), cuisine (gumbo, fried chicken), vocabulary ( rock n’ roll, jazz, etc), though population is relatively small (about 12% US).
2. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: giving billions to disease control & eradication in Africa (AIDS, malaria, etc).
3. Coltan, diamonds & oil: resources needed in the present and future (coltan used in mini-batteries, such as in cell phones).
On the map of the continent (RMQRWA, p. 40):
1. Atlantic
2. Morocco (“How do you see all there is to see in Morocco?” “See it twice.”)
3. Senegal (guitar & dancer)
4. Liberia (African-Americans)
5. Nigeria (oil derrick)
6. South Africa (diamonds, gold)
7. Kenya (“Lion King,” Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
8. Sudan (guns crossed: civil war)
9. Somalia (Al qaeda terrorists)
10. Ethiopia (Christian cross)
11. Egypt (mask of Tutankhamun)
12. Mediterranean
13. Red Sea
14. Indian Ocean
15. Sahara (Arabic: “desert”)
British gold coin of 1600’s, 1700’s: a Guinea (worth 20 or 30 shillings): made from gold from West African mines.
************************
The course of the Nile:
* the Blue Nile rises in Ethiopia.
* the White Nile or Mountain Nile rises in Uganda; the source is lake Victoria.
* the Blue and White Niles join in Khartoum, Sudan.
* flows northward to Egypt; empties into the Med.
Monday, May 04, 2009
Oz, NZ map and open notes quizzes on Thurs
Oz is the nternational nickname for Australia - a name that means "south."
NZ is the common nickname for the country of the Kiwis, New Zealand.
- 10 identifications and a sketch of the map.
- 11 questions on the nations and Whale Rider.
NZ is the common nickname for the country of the Kiwis, New Zealand.
- 10 identifications and a sketch of the map.
- 11 questions on the nations and Whale Rider.
Whale Rider guide
For each quote, choose
a. Paikea
b. Porourangi (Paikea's dad)
c. Koro
1.Why doesn't he want me?
2. He's just looking for something that doesn't exist anymore.
3. A new leader? They exist.
4. It's not Koro's fault, that I'm a girl.
5. Her name is Paikea.
6. No, not that name.
7. My name is Paikea Apirana, and I come from a long line of chiefs.
8. When she was born, that's when things went wrong for us.
9. A long time ago, my ancestor Paikea came to this place on the back of a whale. Since then, in every generation of my family, the first born son has carried his name and become the leader of our tribe... until now.
10. Wise leader, forgive me. I am only a fledgling new to flight.
11. They were waiting for their new leader... but he died.
12. Maori women have got to stop smoking. We've got to protect our childbearing properties.
13. If you have the tooth of a whale, you must have the jaw of a whale to yield it.
Summary from imdb.com:
In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation for more than 1000 years, a male heir born to the Chief succeeds to the title.
The time is now. The Chief's eldest son, Porourangi, fathers twins - a boy and a girl. But the boy and his mother die in childbirth. The surviving girl is named Paikea, nicknamed Pai.
Grief-stricken, her father leaves her to be raised by her grandparents. Koro, her grandfather who is the Chief, refuses to acknowledge Pai as the inheritor of the tradition and claims she is of no use to him. But her grandmother, Flowers, sees more than a broken line, she sees a child in desperate need of love.
And Koro learns to love the child. When Pai's father, Porourangi, now a feted international artist, returns home after twelve years, Koro hopes everything is resolved and Porourangi will to accept destiny and become his successor.
But Porourangi has no intention of becoming Chief. He has moved away from his people both physically and emotionally. After a bitter argument with Koro he leaves, suggesting to Pai that she come with him. She starts the journey but quickly returns, claiming her grandfather needs her.
Koro is blinded by prejudice and even Flowers cannot convince him that Pai is the natural heir. The old Chief is convinced that the tribe's misfortunes began at Pai's birth and calls for his people to bring their firstborn boys to him for training. He is certain that through a gruelling process of teaching the ancient chants, tribal lore and warrior techniques, the future leader of their tribe will be revealed to him.
Meanwhile, deep within the ocean, a massive herd of whales is responding, drawn towards Pai and their twin destinies.
When the whales become stranded on the beach, Koro is sure this signals an apocalyptic end to his tribe. Until one person prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the people...the Whale Rider.
Trivia:
The whales in the movie were depicted using a combination of footage of real whales, life size models (some with humans creating movement) and CGI. Keisha Castle-Hughes said the key whale riding scene took place 15-20 miles offshore and was terrifying.
At auditions for the role of Paikea, Keisha Castle-Hughes told casting directors that she could swim. However, when it came time to film the swimming scenes, she admitted she couldn't but she did it anyway.
Many of Pai's swimming scenes were in fact done by Keisha Castle-Hughes's stand-in Waio Parata-Haua, because Keisha could not swim well.
a. Paikea
b. Porourangi (Paikea's dad)
c. Koro
1.Why doesn't he want me?
2. He's just looking for something that doesn't exist anymore.
3. A new leader? They exist.
4. It's not Koro's fault, that I'm a girl.
5. Her name is Paikea.
6. No, not that name.
7. My name is Paikea Apirana, and I come from a long line of chiefs.
8. When she was born, that's when things went wrong for us.
9. A long time ago, my ancestor Paikea came to this place on the back of a whale. Since then, in every generation of my family, the first born son has carried his name and become the leader of our tribe... until now.
10. Wise leader, forgive me. I am only a fledgling new to flight.
11. They were waiting for their new leader... but he died.
12. Maori women have got to stop smoking. We've got to protect our childbearing properties.
13. If you have the tooth of a whale, you must have the jaw of a whale to yield it.
Summary from imdb.com:
In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation for more than 1000 years, a male heir born to the Chief succeeds to the title.
The time is now. The Chief's eldest son, Porourangi, fathers twins - a boy and a girl. But the boy and his mother die in childbirth. The surviving girl is named Paikea, nicknamed Pai.
Grief-stricken, her father leaves her to be raised by her grandparents. Koro, her grandfather who is the Chief, refuses to acknowledge Pai as the inheritor of the tradition and claims she is of no use to him. But her grandmother, Flowers, sees more than a broken line, she sees a child in desperate need of love.
And Koro learns to love the child. When Pai's father, Porourangi, now a feted international artist, returns home after twelve years, Koro hopes everything is resolved and Porourangi will to accept destiny and become his successor.
But Porourangi has no intention of becoming Chief. He has moved away from his people both physically and emotionally. After a bitter argument with Koro he leaves, suggesting to Pai that she come with him. She starts the journey but quickly returns, claiming her grandfather needs her.
Koro is blinded by prejudice and even Flowers cannot convince him that Pai is the natural heir. The old Chief is convinced that the tribe's misfortunes began at Pai's birth and calls for his people to bring their firstborn boys to him for training. He is certain that through a gruelling process of teaching the ancient chants, tribal lore and warrior techniques, the future leader of their tribe will be revealed to him.
Meanwhile, deep within the ocean, a massive herd of whales is responding, drawn towards Pai and their twin destinies.
When the whales become stranded on the beach, Koro is sure this signals an apocalyptic end to his tribe. Until one person prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the people...the Whale Rider.
Trivia:
The whales in the movie were depicted using a combination of footage of real whales, life size models (some with humans creating movement) and CGI. Keisha Castle-Hughes said the key whale riding scene took place 15-20 miles offshore and was terrifying.
At auditions for the role of Paikea, Keisha Castle-Hughes told casting directors that she could swim. However, when it came time to film the swimming scenes, she admitted she couldn't but she did it anyway.
Many of Pai's swimming scenes were in fact done by Keisha Castle-Hughes's stand-in Waio Parata-Haua, because Keisha could not swim well.
Where Whale Rider originated: author Witi Ihimaera and director Niki Caro
Witi Tame Ihimaera-Smiler, DCNZM, QSM (born 7 February 1944), generally known as Witi Ihimaera, is a New Zealand author, and is often regarded as the most prominent Māori writer alive today.
Ihimaera was born near Gisborne, a town in the east of New Zealand's North Island and is of Māori descent (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) and Anglo-Saxon descent through his father, Tom. He was the first Māori writer to publish both a novel[1] and a book of short stories. He began to work as a diplomat at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1973, and served at various diplomatic posts in Canberra, New York, and Washington, D.C..In 1990, he took up a position at the University of Auckland, where he is Professor, Distinguished Creative Fellow in Māori Literature.
Most of Ihimaera's work consists of short stories or novels. He has written a considerable number of stories, with the most notable being works such as Tangi, Pounamu, Pounamu, and The Whale Rider (the last of which became a film of the same name).[1] His stories generally portray Māori culture in modern New Zealand. His work often focuses on problems within contemporary Māori society.
In 2004, his nephew Gary Christie Lewis married Lady Davina Lewis, becoming the first Māori to marry into the British Royal Family.
Niki Caro (born 1967) is an award winning film director, producer and screenwriter who was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Her most significant film to date is Whale Rider from 2002. It was critically praised and won a number of awards at international film festivals.[1] She went on to direct Charlize Theron in an Oscar-nominated performance in North Country.
Caro graduated BFA from the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1988, and MFA from Swinburne University of Technology.[2]
Caro's first movie was Memory and Desire, which was chosen for the New Zealand Prestigious Critics week in 1998. In 1999 the movie was voted best new film at the New Zealand Film Awards. She has been working for several years on a screen adaptation of Elizabeth Knox's novel The Vintner's Luck and will direct the film version in 2008. It was finished on the 12th of March 2009- After 6 years.[3]
Ihimaera was born near Gisborne, a town in the east of New Zealand's North Island and is of Māori descent (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) and Anglo-Saxon descent through his father, Tom. He was the first Māori writer to publish both a novel[1] and a book of short stories. He began to work as a diplomat at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1973, and served at various diplomatic posts in Canberra, New York, and Washington, D.C..In 1990, he took up a position at the University of Auckland, where he is Professor, Distinguished Creative Fellow in Māori Literature.
Most of Ihimaera's work consists of short stories or novels. He has written a considerable number of stories, with the most notable being works such as Tangi, Pounamu, Pounamu, and The Whale Rider (the last of which became a film of the same name).[1] His stories generally portray Māori culture in modern New Zealand. His work often focuses on problems within contemporary Māori society.
In 2004, his nephew Gary Christie Lewis married Lady Davina Lewis, becoming the first Māori to marry into the British Royal Family.
Niki Caro (born 1967) is an award winning film director, producer and screenwriter who was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Her most significant film to date is Whale Rider from 2002. It was critically praised and won a number of awards at international film festivals.[1] She went on to direct Charlize Theron in an Oscar-nominated performance in North Country.
Caro graduated BFA from the Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland in 1988, and MFA from Swinburne University of Technology.[2]
Caro's first movie was Memory and Desire, which was chosen for the New Zealand Prestigious Critics week in 1998. In 1999 the movie was voted best new film at the New Zealand Film Awards. She has been working for several years on a screen adaptation of Elizabeth Knox's novel The Vintner's Luck and will direct the film version in 2008. It was finished on the 12th of March 2009- After 6 years.[3]
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