THE AGE OF EXPLORATION

World History

STINGER

Both of these paintings are of the same event in history. Answer the questions below as a means of interpreting the pieces.1. What features are shared by both

paintings? 2. What features are different in each painting. 3. Why might each painter have made

different choices in designing his piece? 4. How do the paintings reflect chaning

interpretations of the event in question?

FOR THE FOLLOWING PICTURES: 1. Identify the similarities in the pictures. 2. Identify the differences in the pictures. 3. Which pieces of the pictures seem to be based on historical fact? 4. Which pieces of the pictures seem to be based on historical interpretation? 5. How can you tell the difference?

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

ARTICLE ASSIGNMENT

For each article,

1. Identify at least ten pieces of historical fact in the article. (These will be things that are backed with evidence.

2. Identify at least ten examples of historical interpretation.

After you are done, find people who read the other two articles (your articles are numbered to make this easy.)

Compare notes in order to answer the exit ticket

EXIT TICKET

Was Christopher Columbus a Hero or a Villain? Explain your answer with evidence from the articles.