Standards and Tasks

Percentages

Brief Biographical Information:

1. Name of Figure:
2. When did they live?
3. Where did the live(can be specific countries or regions in they
moved around a lot)?

At least 4 pecha kucha photos/symbols to represent your leader

– Insert Small versions Here...no more than ½ a page total

2 Biggest Influences on Politics/Governmental structures/ideas

1.
2.
L/W Standard IV: Bibliography
Incorporate Research to in MLA format
Build and Present
Knowledge = 50% of *MANDATORY QUESTIONS of at least one paragraph with examples:
grade
1. Who was the most influential figure in shaping
* = Main Part of Grade government(s) throughout history?
2. Which type(s) of government did your figure agree with the most
See Attached Rubric (absolute monarchy, representative democracies, etc)?

*OTHER QUESTIONS: Answer any of the 2 questions below:

3. What liberties do you think your figure would want to provide for
his/her peoples?

4. What is your figure’s perspective on religion and politics?

5. What is your figure’s perspective on censorship?

6. What real life governments did your figure influence?

7. What are some political problems that your figure struggled

through within their lifetime?

Speech itself:
You will assume the role of one historical figure. You must fight, claw,
and scratch your way through the brackets, in search of the crown. Each
round consists of a historical figure debate, from which one figure will
CS 6: (Power, advance and one will go home.After the dust settles of the tournament,
Authority, Government, one winner will emerge to seize the crown and claim the title, “The most
and State Building) influential figure in shaping government(s) throughout history.”
= 50% of Grade
Assume the role of your figure/ruler in debate competitions, seeking to
See Attached Rubric advance through the brackets. Sell yourself! Become the ruler! Dress up,
have an entrance song. In the debate, you should emphasize your own
attributes and influence on governmental systems, but don't forget to
attack the weaknesses of your opponent! Each figure will have a 2 minute
timeframe to make their case as to why they are most influential figure
in shaping government(s) throughout history?

You must use paper or notecards for your speech. No Phones allowed and
the speech will be delivered Pecha kucha style…..changing images/slides
about every 20-30 seconds…..about 5 slides total.