Escape from Freedom | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Nazi Germany - This Eastern European country was under the control of an authoritarian dictator from 1933-1945.

Reformation Europe - In the 16th century, on this continent, Protestant leaders such as Martin Luther and John Calvin were teaching and forming new churches in opposition to the Catholic Church.

Renaissance Italy - This European time period celebrated the arts and sciences during the 15th century during a resurgence following the Middle Ages, and created a new wealthy class.

Catholic Church - This was the primary religious power throughout Europe from the end of the...
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