Unit 1, Lesson 8

What is the main question explored in the JCPS Social Studies material shown in the image?

• How do complex civilizations interact with the environment?

• What are the main inventions of ancient civilizations?

• How do governments form in modern societies?

• What is the history of Jefferson County Public Schools?

Which of the following is an example of a compelling question from the learning material?

• How does progress create complexity?

• What is the capital of France?

• Why do plants need sunlight?

• Who was the first president of the United States?

What is the main focus of the supporting question in the learning material?

• How do complex civilizations interact with the environment?

• How do animals adapt to their habitats?

• What are the causes of climate change?

• How do governments create laws?

According to the formative performance task, what are students asked to do?

• Summarize how complex civilizations interact with the environment.

• List the capitals of all countries.

• Describe the process of photosynthesis.

• Explain the water cycle.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible mode for completing the task?

• Written

• Verbal

• Musical

• Visual

Why might it be important to summarize how complex civilizations interact with the environment? (DoK Level 3)

• To understand the impact of human actions on nature and plan for sustainable development.

• To memorize random facts about history.

• To learn how to cook traditional foods.

• To find out the population of a city.

What was a key reason horses were important to the nomads of the Asian steppe?

• They were used for farming

• They helped manage livestock and travel long distances

• They were a source of milk

• They were used for religious ceremonies

Explain how the skills of steppe nomads in horseback riding and herding contributed to their impact on history. (DoK Level 3)

• These skills made them better farmers, which led to more food production.

• These skills allowed them to easily translate their abilities into warfare, making them powerful opponents and influencing the politics and cultures of societies across Asia.

• These skills helped them build large cities and monuments.

• These skills made them excellent traders, but had little effect on warfare.

Describe one way the nomads influenced trade across Asia. (DoK Level 2)

• They built all the roads in Asia.

• They controlled the Silk Roads and encouraged trade and travel, especially during the Mongol Empire.

• They stopped all trade between China and the Middle East.

• They only traded within their own groups.

Why did the Akan people of West Africa need to trade with others?

• They did not have much salt around them.

• They did not have enough gold.

• They needed more camels.

• They wanted to learn new languages.