Words of the Week (W.O.W.)
Vocabulary Flashcards
Due Tuesday, March 2nd (21)
Directions: Use the format that we discussed in class to write the following words on your template. You
must include: the word, definition, a sentence that shows how to apply the meaning of the word (NOT
USING THE WORD IN A SENTENCE), a picture/cartoon/formula, and synonyms and antonyms for each
word. (An example is on the back.) You will have a quiz over these vocabulary words on Tuesday.
1. The Columbian Exchange: a period of exchanges between the New and Old
Worlds. Exchanges of plants, animals, diseases and technology transformed European
and Native American ways of life.
2. Triangular Slave Trade: is a historical term for trade between three regions, using a
commodity (good) from one region as payment for commodities from another region. Its
best-known example is the transatlantic slave trade that operated among Europe, West
Africa, and the Americas in the 17th through 19th centuries
3. Indigenous: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
4. Toussaint L’Ouverture: He was a famous black freedom fighter. He was a major
leader of the slave revolt in Saint Domingue (present day Haiti).
5. Simon Bolivar: He was known as “The Liberator” and the “George Washington of
South America”. He was a leader in the wars for independence in South America against
Spain.
6. Miguel Hidalgo: He is known as the father of Mexican independence. He was a priest
who led a peasant army against the Spanish army in Mexico, which was then called New
Spain.
Words of the Week (W.O.W.)
Vocabulary Flashcards
Due Tuesday, March 2nd (21)
Directions: Use the format that we discussed in class to write the following words on your template. You
must include: the word, definition, a sentence that shows how to apply the meaning of the word (NOT
USING THE WORD IN A SENTENCE), a picture/cartoon/formula, and synonyms and antonyms for each
word. (An example is on the back.) You will have a quiz over these vocabulary words on Tuesday.
1. The Columbian Exchange: a period of exchanges between the New and Old
Worlds. Exchanges of plants, animals, diseases and technology transformed European
and Native American ways of life.
2. Triangular Slave Trade: is a historical term for trade between three regions, using a
commodity (good) from one region as payment for commodities from another region. Its
best-known example is the transatlantic slave trade that operated among Europe, West
Africa, and the Americas in the 17th through 19th centuries
3. Indigenous: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
4. Toussaint L’Ouverture: He was a famous black freedom fighter. He was a major
leader of the slave revolt in Saint Domingue (present day Haiti).
5. Simon Bolivar: He was known as “The Liberator” and the “George Washington of
South America”. He was a leader in the wars for independence in South America against
Spain.
6. Miguel Hidalgo: He is known as the father of Mexican independence. He was a priest
who led a peasant army against the Spanish army in Mexico, which was then called New
Spain.
DEFINITION
SENTENCE:
Hondas and Toyotas are both
manufactured by Japanese
automakers.
To Note Similarities
Compare
PICTURE/CARTOON/FORMULA
EXAMPLES
(Synonyms/Like)
Contrast,
Different
Equal to,
correlate,
equate
NON-EXAMPLES
(Antonyms / Not like)
DEFINITION
SENTENCE:
Please meet me at 4355
Lawrenceville Hwy in Lilburn, GA
today at 5:30 p.m.
Exact spot where a
location is found
PICTURE/CARTOON/FORMULA
Absolute
Location
EXAMPLES
(Synonyms/Like)
Relative
location,
Augusta, GA is
near Atlanta,
GA
NON-EXAMPLES
(Antonyms / Not like)
Exact spot, 36◦N,
140◦E, (Japan)
School address