AP European History
Summer Assignment
Mrs. Goebbel
2016-2017
Dear Students,
Welcome to AP European History! I am excited to spend the next year learning about European history with you. As you know, AP European History is a college survey course taught in high school. Students may earn college credit with a passing score on the AP European History exam on May 12, 2017. In preparation for our busy year, you are expected to complete the following assignment over the summer. Please carefully review the descriptions of the activities listed below. Some parts must be hand-written and others typed. Assessments over the summer assignments will count toward your first quarter grade and you absolutely must do your own work. Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have questions!
Enjoy your summer, see you next fall! J
Sincerely,
Mrs. Goebbel
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Part I Summer Reading Questions and First Day Assessment: The Prince, by Machiavelli.
Answers to the questions below are due on the first day of class and must be hand written. You will also take a test on the first day.* We will be using Machiavelli’s ideas for rulers throughout the year; therefore, it is imperative that you have a good grasp of the ideas. The entire text is available on several websites, but I highly recommend picking up a copy to keep, write in the margin, use as a reference, etc.
1. Why did Machiavelli write The Prince?
2. Name the three major themes of The Prince. (HINT: Look at the chapter titles)
3. Describe the role of armies according to Machiavelli.
4. How does Machiavelli’s advice concerning the prince’s conduct in chapters 15-19 conflict with the advice previous writers would have given?
5. Why does Machiavelli say that it is better for a prince "to be both loved and feared?" Is it possible for a prince to be both? Explain.
6. List and describe ten characteristics of a Machiavellian ruler.
7. As you perceive it, describe what a state might be like under a Machiavellian ruler.
*Do not stress. Do the reading, answer the questions, and you will be fine.
Part II Modern Europe Application: Choose one contemporary European leader, who has been in power at some time in the last 30 years. Research this leader’s biography, especially his or her political style and accomplishments or failures. You will receive at most half credit if you disregard this instruction and choose a non-European or non-contemporary leader. Please email me your selection by June 30, 2016. Once you have researches this European leader, please write an essay addressing the following topic: Consider whether and how your chosen leader’s life does or does not show that Machiavelli’s advice to leaders is still relevant today. As you discuss the life and work of your leader, make sure that you include (and cite) relevant quotes from “The Prince.” This essay should be at least five (5) pages typed, double space, size 12 font. Be sure to proofread your work!
Part III Modern Europe Map Work: You are expected to have a general knowledge of European Geography before we begin our discussion of Modern European History. There are plenty of websites where you can find completed maps and blank maps for practice:
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/testmaps/europe.gif
A good physical map of Europe is located at http://www.ezilon.com/maps/europe-physical-maps.html.
These websites are fun for practice and to quiz yourself:
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/euroquiz.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/European_Geography.htm
1. Locate the following countries, cities, bodies of water, and regions.
2. Make sure you clearly identify and label each location.
3. Coloring is optional but may be very helpful.
** Be prepared to locate each of the following on a map test the first full week of school**
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Countries
Portugal
Spain
France
England
Ireland
Scotland
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Germany
Denmark
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Hungary
Corsica (France)
Bosnia
Croatia
Slovenia
Macedonia
Serbia
Albania
Greece
Bulgaria
Romania
Ukraine
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Turkey
Morocco
Egypt
Algeria (Africa)
Bodies of Water
North Sea
English Channel
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Baltic Sea
Cities
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Istanbul
Madrid
Paris
London
Dublin
Amsterdam
Brussels
Munich
Berlin
Geneva
Rome
Florence
Vienna
Venice
Prague
Warsaw
Athens
Regions and Rivers
Iberian Peninsula
Balkan Peninsula
Crimean Peninsula
Normandy (France)
Alps
Rhine River
Thames River
Seine River
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