cc_Social Studies_Grade 8_Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events, and compare the values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places (perspective)

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Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events, and compare the values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places (perspective)
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  • Sample activities:
    • Gather and evaluate sources that provide information about perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events during a particular period of history.
    • Compare the level of respect for the natural environment in different societies.
    • Compare the factors that influenced the spread of two different global religions
  • Key questions:
    • How did religious institutions respond to scientific, technological, philosophical, and cultural shifts?
    • Who had more influence and power in Europe during the Middle Ages: the state (i.e., monarchs) or the church?
    • Was religion the primary cause of the Crusades and religious wars?
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Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, or events, and compare the values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places