THE EASTERN HEMISPHERE:EUROPEAN EXPLORERS

Chapter 3 Lesson 3Possible Quiz Writing QuestionsSocial Studies 5th GradeMr. Vida

BELL RINGER!Correctly identify these places from the map below

ANSWER: 1. Cape of Good Hope /Storms

2. Portugal

3. India

4. Newfoundland / Vineland

5. Scandinavia

6. Greenland

7. Iceland

1. _6_

2. _5_

3. _7_

4. _4_

5. _1_

6. _3_

7. _2_

BELL RINGER!

ANSWER: The Renaissance began around 1350. It marked a new beginning in arts & sciences and an interest in learning more about the world. There were advances in printing & ship building. New ideas could spread more quickly.

Day 2

What was the Renaissance and WHY was it important?

BELL RINGER!Why are the names “Greenland” & “Cape of Good Hope” misleading?

Day 3

ANSWER: Neither of the names were an accurate description of the place it represents. The names were chosen to encourage people to settle and travel there by Eric the Red and the king of Portugal.