Europe in the 17th Century

What did the Roman Empire call Switzerland? p 225 Helvetia

When did Switzerland gain their independence? p 226 1499

Switzerland is known today as a nation that tries to stay neutral and  is called "An Oasis of Peace"

The Netherlands: AKA Holland

What are the people from Holland called? p 226 Dutch or Hollanders.

Why is Holland called the lowlands? because much of the country is below sea level.

When did Holland become an independent nation? p 227  After the 30 yrs war.

Who were the Moors? p 231 Muslims from North Africa

Spain located on the Iberian Peninsula.

The Romans called Spain Hispania.

The Moors conquered Spain till King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella pushed them off the continent in a war called "reconquista" in 1492

Spain sent explorers to the New World and became wealthy from the gold and silver and entered a "golden age" in the 1500s with King Philip II.

Portugal led the way in exploration.

Name three explorers that sailed for Portugal and what they explored p 233
Dias , da Gamma, Cabral.

Photo Credits:

Switzerland Flag: http://www.crwflags.com/art/countries2/switz.gif

Tulips: http://www.sijmen.nl/travel/netherlands/netherlands1.jpg

Columbus: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/community/images/exploration.jpg

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn

OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to:

1. list

2. explain the difference between

3. describe the

4. chart on a map the

5. define the terms

6. Explain the significance of

Knowledge: Recall of data.

Comprehension: Understand the meaning, translation, interpolation, and interpretation of instructions and problems. State a problem in one's own words.

Application:
Use a concept in a new situation or unprompted use of an abstraction. Applies what was learned in the classroom into novel situations in the workplace.

Analysis:
Separates material or concepts into component parts so that its organizational structure may be understood. Distinguishes between facts and inferences. 

Synthesis:
Builds a structure or pattern from diverse elements. Put parts together to form a whole, with emphasis on creating a new meaning or structure.

Evaluation:
Make judgments about the value of ideas or materials.