Apple International School – Dubai

Revision Paper
Term 3
Year 6
Subject: MSC & Geography
(Content Strands: Moral, Social and Cultural Studies)

Topic: Charity, sympathy, and Generosity

Vocabulary:
Compassion – to have a sympathy and want to help a person
Benevolence – kindness to others
Generosity- Willingness to give to others
Empathy - The ability to share the feelings of another person.

Charity begins at home it is a true saying as someone that cannot love her/his family then how
can that person love someone else. This proverb is a lesson for all of us and Charity does and should
begin at home. First, we need to learn to care and love our family wholeheartedly then we can shower
love to the outside world. Also, it is a person’s first and foremost responsibility to serve her/his family
first then others. In addition, fulfill duties towards your family than others. Moreover, if they see
their parents doing good deeds by helping the poor and needy then they will indulge them in doing the
same. Also, they will pass this on to the next generation. But, on the contrary, if they see them
misbehaving with poor and needy then they will also do the same. So, it is important to teach our
children good things because it will build a better society. In conclusion, ‘Charity begins at home’ sends
a strong message in society. We should understand it’s important to lead a more satisfying life. Also, we
must remember what we inculcate is what we teach our children. Besides, we must shower our children
and family with an abundance of love and fulfill all their essential needs and after that, we can help the
poor and needy around us.

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

Q1: Does charity begins at home?

Ans: Yes, charity begins at home because if you look after your children and family and after that be
kind to others then your children will do the same thing when they grew up.

Q2: Why charity is important in our life?

Ans: A charity  helps people realize that it is possible to bless others in a world full of uncertainties and chaos.

Let’s look at humanitarian work that shows benevolence and generosity in action and promotes empathy in
the world. Read the article about UNICEF’s efforts in fighting world hunger. Then answer the following
questions:

Since the outbreak of war in South Sudan, nearly 1,900,000 people, half of whom are children,
have fled from the violence to often inaccessible areas. UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP)
set up a quick and complete response mechanism in early 2014 to offer urgent help to desperate families
by airplane or across rivers. In March 2017, one month after declaring a state of emergency over the
worsening food crisis in parts of South Sudan, UNICEF, in collaboration with the WFP and other
partners, helped save the lives of 145,000 people, including 33,000 children under the age of five. And
with the help of rapid response teams, UNICEF staff ran malnutrition tests on nearly 6,000 children
under the age of five and vaccinated over 25,000 children against polio and measles. The organization
also offered clean water and other hygiene supplies to nearly 11,000 people. Furthermore, more than 40
children accompanied by their parents have been registered to kick off the family reunion process. These
missions are moving around all parts of South Sudan. This is another reminder of why all the workers in
the humanitarian field in the country must be allowed to reach those in need in a full, safe and
uninterrupted way.
Q3: How did UNICEF help the people of South Sudan?
Ans: They collaborated with the World Food Programme as they first addressed malnutrition then
vaccinated over 25,000 kids against polio and measles. They also offered clean water and other hygiene
supplies.

Q4: How UNICEF help countries?

Ans: a global association that works for the benefit of humanity in general, such as the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. This is an international non-governmental
organization that carries out various humanitarian activities throughout the world through its centers,
which are supported through local and international donations and the efforts of volunteers

Topics: Self responsibility

The most important rule learnt by people in the UAE from the great late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan
Al Nahyan (may God have mercy upon him) is that we have to respect ourselves in order to be respected
by others. Sheikh Zayed stressed the importance of this great value to UAE people. This value is evident
when we visit a foreign country and receive love and respect wherever we go because of our
commitment to his guidance. He also cultivated a sense of responsibility in the people of the UAE
towards themselves and their state. This is the foundation of every nation’s success. This is what we
learnt when we saw him standing on sand heaps on work sites, spending his whole day out in the sun
among the workers and having his breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same place. This behavior has
taught us to assume responsibility, respect work and insist on setting goals and achieving them. In
addition to the attention that Sheikh Zayed dedicated to urban projects, he placed considerable
importance on people. This was obvious from his great efforts in this field, including his care for
orphans and people of determination and his establishment of the Zayed Higher Organization for
Humanitarian Care and Special Needs. Not only did he care for UAE orphans, but he also cared for
orphans from other Arab countries. This is a humanitarian gesture that is difficult to find in other
leaders.

Vocabulary:
Responsibility- something you are expected to do
Persistence – stick with it even it is challenging. Don’t give up easily.
Resilience – the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties
Self- responsibility - Being able to own your own emotional conflicts without blame or
projection upon another person by making it their fault. 
Social responsibility - is an ethical theory in which individuals are accountable for fulfilling
their civic duty, and the actions of an individual must benefit the whole of society.
Family responsibility - Family responsibilities can include caring for a spouse, child, or parent,
caring for a disabled child, or sibling or caring for an aging parent.

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

Q1. Explain the importance of self-esteem and how it is related to responsibility towards oneself and
others.
Answer: Self-esteem is an important thing that a human being needs to be a positive individual in the
society. Self-esteem is a value that reflects what a person can achieve now and in the future. When a
person’s self-esteem is high, he feels that he is responsible for his behavior and acts, and that he
assumes responsibility for his words, actions, feelings, and thoughts. This means that he is responsible
for consequences of his positive or negative choices and decisions, rather than blaming others.

Q2: Describe what makes you a responsible person at home and in school:
Answer: To be a responsible person in school is to be studious all the time, participate in class
discussions, complete the tasks, and do homework on time. At home, obeying parents like helping them
to do household chores.
Q3. Why is it that looking after your health is self-responsibility?
Answer: Body care is a self-responsibility because preservation of human’s body and health is a top
priority in life. A person must exert the utmost effort to take care of his body every day in order to be
protected from diseases. Self-care is the person’s care for his mental and physical health, so it is a self-
responsibility.

SOCIAL STUDIES
Topic: Achaemenid Empire and Alexander the Great
King Phillip II of Macedonia, one of the northern Greek citystates, brought a famous philosopher
named Aristotle to tutor his son Alexander. Aristotle studied in Athens with another famous philosopher,
Plato. Through Aristotle, Alexander learned about the topics being discussed in Athens at the time and
about Athenian culture and thought. King Phillip advanced on the other Greek city-states and eventually
united them in an alliance to him in 337 BCE. The next year, he was assassinated and his son, Alexander
became king at the age of 20 years old. Alexander was an experienced military leader who continued his
father’s vision of advancing eastward to the Persian Empire and beyond. The Achaemenids were a
dynasty of the early Persian Empire founded by a king called Cyrus in 559 BCE. The empire was known
for having large palaces and gardens and was conquered by Alexander in 330 BCE. During his 13 years
as king, Alexander led the Greeks on a campaign that greatly increased the area they controlled. The
area stretched from Greece to India in the east and Egypt in the south. As lands were conquered, cultures
met. Alexander set up cities and governments like those from Greece. Alexander died in 323 BCE of
illness. It is believed that he is buried in one of the many cities named after him, Alexandria in Egypt.
During this great expansion, Greek culture mixed with other cultures to become something
Greek-like but with elements of other cultures including Persian, Indian, and Egyptian mixed in. This is
called Hellenistic culture and it continued for another three centuries after the death of Alexander.
Because he won so many battles, historians sometimes refer to him as Alexander the Great. During this
period, military warfare and success were important. Alexander’s army used something called the
Macedonian phalanx. The phalanx was a group of soldiers who fought close to each other using long
spears, called pikes. It was very advanced military tactic for the time. Trade routes expanded during that
time, making China accessible to civilizations in the west. Alexander was interested in the area around
the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. He sent ships to investigate the coasts and peoples of the area. Some
historians recorded contact with people the soldiers called the “fish eaters” who lived on the coast of the
Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. They were called “fish eaters” because they lived on the coast of a vast
desert and ate mostly fish.

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

1. Why is Alexander called great?
Ans: He became king upon his father's death in 336 BCE and then conquered most of the known world
of his day. He is known as 'the great' both for  his military genius and his diplomatic skills in handling
the various populaces of the regions he conquered.

2. How long did the Achaemenid Empire last?

Ans: The Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, lasted from approximately  559
B.C.E. ` to 331 B.C.E.  At its height, it encompassed the areas of modern-day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and
parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

3. Alexander the Great is often described as a great leader by historians. What were some characteristics
he had that led people to consider him a great leader?
Ans: He was considered as a great leader because he studied Athenian culture, great military leader,
developed military technology (the phalanx) and traded with many parts of word – India and China.

4. What are some advantages of having a society that is multicultural?

Ans: Some possible answers include:
 Variety for people to choose from, such as food, clothing, arts.
 Sharing of information and learning, such as idea of technological developments
 Develop tolerance and understanding of others
  Help trade, as contact with other culture and civilizations will be stronger

Topic: Baghdad – The Capital City

Every great civilization has a capital city. The second Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur wanted a new
capital city. He chose a place along the Tigris River which was closest to the Euphrates River. It was
central for trade to surrounding cities and areas. The location could easily be defended from attack if
needed and had plentiful fresh water around it. The city of Baghdad became the capital. The first part of
the city was the round city. It was called the City of Peace (madinat al-salam).
The round city was one kilometer across, and all the important buildings were in the round city.
The round city took thousands of workers four years to build from 764 to 768 CE. The round city had a
double wall, so it was well protected from attack. It had 4 gates to allow easy access for trade and
travelers. There was a system of canals that allowed access to the two main rivers, the Euphrates, and
the Tigris. From the rivers traders could go to the sea. The gates connected to other cities for trade. The
city later grew out from these gates. Outside of the city walls were large areas of housing, markets, and
workshops. By 900 CE Baghdad was the largest city in the world with up to 1 million people. Baghdad
was the political, cultural, and trading center of the Abbasid Caliphate. Traders and scholars from all
over the world lived and worked in Baghdad, making it a rich, important and multicultural city. The
Caliph, or ruler, built impressive buildings such as the court of the Caliphates in Baghdad. The original
palace was in the center of the round city with an emerald-colored dome about 40 meters high. It was
decorated with artwork and had courtyards and fountains. A large garden surrounded the palace. The
garden had a large garden with a made with water from the canals and a zoo. The court of the Caliphates
reflected the splendor of the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization.

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

1. Why did the Abbasids choose Baghdad as their new capital city?
Ans: Caliph al-Mansur of the Abbasid caliphate, chose the city's location  because of its critical link
in trade routes, mild climate, topography (critical for fortification), and proximity to water. All of
these factors made the city a breeding ground of culture and knowledge.

2. What was the impact of the Abbasids moving the capital to Baghdad?
Ans: While this helped integrate Arab and Persian cultures, it alienated the Arabs who had
supported the Abbasids in their battles against the Umayyads. The Abbasids   established the new
position of vizier to delegate central authority, and delegated even greater authority to local emirs.

Topic: Science and Innovation

During the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization, people wanted to understand more about the
world and how it worked. Muslim scientists made innovative achievements in engineering, agriculture,
medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. Cities in the Islamic world had running water, sewage systems,
and water clocks. People learned how to use herbal medicine from the Chinese. They wrote books on
plants and soil, irrigation, and gardening techniques that were translated into Spanish and French in the
19th century CE. Muslim astronomers improved on the Greek knowledge of the movements of the sun
and the planets to accurately calculate the passing of time. They could predict which day of the week
events would fall on and accurately predict moon phases. Muslim mathematicians improved upon the
mathematics concepts of the Greeks. They came up with a way to solve practical problems when not all
factors were known. They called this system “the science of restoring what is missing and equating like
with like” or algebra, a word we still use today. During this time, a numbering system using the concept
of “0” as a digit. Another important development was happening during the Golden Age of Islamic
Civilization. At that time, society valued a high level of eloquence in spoken and written Arabic.
Printing spoken words on paper and translating the works into different languages preserved and spread
ideas, thoughts, and advances developed at the time. Paper-making technology spread from China
through connections with traders along the Silk Road. Muslim scholars began translating scientific and
philosophical works from their original languages such as Ancient Greek, Indian, and others, into
Arabic. In this way, huge libraries of information were created. Later, information would be re-
discovered by Europeans during the European Renaissance.
 Sample Questioning in the assessment:
1. What were some of the scientific and technological advancements made during the Islamic Golden Age?
Answer: They built  dams, irrigation canals, waterwheels, pumps, aqueducts, and cisterns. They
also invented various ways to measure water and control the flow of water. Islamic engineers
also made significant contributions in the areas of optics, mechanics, clocks, wind power, and
chemistry.

2. How does Science and Innovations helped developed society especially by encouraging
entrepreneurs?
Answers: An entrepreneur is someone who starts a new business. The business could be selling a
new product or giving a new service to people.

CULTURAL
Topics: Change and Continuity – Pearl Diving
Read the text about Traditional Pearl Diving then answer the questions that follow.
Before the 20th century, the only way to get pearls was for divers to gather large numbers of
pearl oysters from the floor of the seas by hand. Pearl divers were only men. They would leave their
homes and go to sea for just over 4 months. The pearl season was from mid-May to early September.
Divers would dive for 12 – 14 hours per day. They would begin before sunrise and finish at sunset. Boys
started working at around age 9. At this age they would pry open the oyster shells with knives to get to
the pearl. At age 12, they began to dive and at around age 50 they would stop working. The first two
weeks of the new pearling season were the toughest for divers. They would have severe side effects such
as nausea and sea sickness. It would take their bodies some time to get used to the new routine and
surroundings. When the divers reached the pearl beds, they started work under the burning sun. They
made very deep dives to around 30 meters, with only a nose clip, leather finger protectors, a basket
made of rope, a stone weighing about 5kg to pull them down and a rope to raise them to the surface
again. Pearl divers worked in pairs. They would go into the water in an upright position and were
weighed down by rocks that carried them to the bottom. When they would get to the bottom of the
seabed, the diver would release the weight at his feet, which was pulled up by someone on the surface to
prepare for the next dive. About 50 dives were made a day, each about 3 minutes long. The diver would
then collect all the oysters that he could in the basket around his neck. He tugged the rope and the men at
the surface would haul the diver and the basket up. To find a few top-quality pearls, a huge number of
oysters would be searched.

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

1. What dangers do pearl divers face?

Answer: In order to find enough pearl oysters, free-divers were often forced to descend to depths
of over 100 feet on a single breath, exposing them to the dangers of   hostile creatures, waves, eye
damage, and drowning, often as a result of shallow water blackout on resurfacing.

2. How do pearl divers adapt their bodies to the ocean?

Answer: Pearl divers adapt their bodies to the ocean by   learning to hold their breath for
extended periods and developing exceptional underwater vision. They also coat their bodies in
oil to keep their body heat in.

Read the text then answer the following question.

Prior to the discovery of oil in the 1950s, the region’s inhabitants relied heavily on the
cultivation of dates, breeding camels and goats. The economy of the UAE was dependent on fishing and
the once flourishing pearling industry was now in heavy decline. The first oil shipments began in 1962
and completely transformed the country’s society and economy. The living standards in the UAE have
become among the highest in the world. The UAE now has one of the best national infrastructures
(roads, transportation, buildings, power supplies...) in the world and the second largest economy in the
Arab world (after Saudi Arabia). This rapid growth has attracted a very large number of foreign
investors who wish to benefit from the UAE’s economic and global advancement

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

1. What impact did the discovery of oil have on society?

Answer: They can have a positive effect on development by   creating jobs, encouraging business,
and providing vital infrastructure for remote communities such as roads, electricity, education,
and health.

2. How the discovery of oil changed the Middle Eastern economy?

Answer: As oil prices rose to new highs, most states in the Middle East benefited from
heightened revenues. Oil-producing states (especially large producers such as Saudi Arabia,
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar) benefited directly in the form of high
export earnings.

Geography Topic: Saving Amazon

The Amazon rainforest contains many resources that humans need and want. Rubber, collected
in liquid latex form from rubber trees, is one of them. In the rainforests of Brazil, people depend on
rubber tapping for their livelihood. At the same time, cattle ranchers wish to clear the land for their cattle
herds to graze. They must cut down the trees to do this. Thus, rubber tappers and cattle ranchers disagree
over who has the rights to the trees and land. This issue is complicated by the fact that many rubber
tappers are members of indigenous Amazon tribes, while many cattle ranchers are foreigners or
represent foreign corporations. A Brazilian rubber tapper named Chico Mendes organized his fellow
workers into the National Council of Rubber Tappers to protest the cutting of the trees by the cattle
ranchers. Through his efforts, the union was able to obtain Brazilian government support for the creation
of "extractive reserves" within the seven state areas of Brazil. The extractive reserves save small areas of
the land for sustainable use, like rubber tapping. Although Mendes was murdered in 1988, his former
coworkers and activists worldwide continue his efforts.

Sample Questioning in the assessment:

Q1: What did Chico Mendes do and why?

Ans: Brazilian rubber tapper and land rights leader Chico Mendes   pioneered the world's first tropical
forest conservation initiative advanced by forest peoples themselves. His work led to the establishment of Brazil's
extractive reserves protected forest areas that are inhabited and managed by local communities.

Q2: What did Chico Mendes want?

He emphasized the need to  establish forest reserves from which a variety of products could be
sustainably extracted to benefit peasant and indigenous communities.