Discovery Atlas: China

WARM-UP: EAST ASIA MAP 1. South Korea = 5. Japan = 2. China = 6. North Korea = 3. Taiwan = 7. Pacific Ocean = 4. Mongolia = 8. India =

South Korea ___A__ Japan __B___ China __C___ North Korea __D___ Taiwan ___E__ Pacific Ocean __F___ Mongolia __G___ India __H___

Think About It- Chinese Inventions Which innovation do you think was the most influential or significant to our culture? Why? Paper Money Gunpowder Rockets Compass Kite Abacus Paper

Video Vocabulary Emperor Dynasty Innovation ● a ruler ● a ruling family; a form of absolute monarchy Innovation ● An invention or new idea

Video Watch the Discovery Atlas: China Short Stories. Answer the questions as each section of the video plays. The questions do go in order. http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=discovery+atlas+china

What makes the Great Wall of China such an extraordinary achievement? Terrain it is built on, length of structure, use of wheelbarrows, way it was constructed, success in defense

The Forbidden City What are the symbolic meanings of the colors and numbers found in the Forbidden City? * Yellow is the color of the emperor- roofs and clothes * Red is the color of prosperity and good luck- walls * Black is for water- library walls * 9999 rooms- 9 represents emperor

History of Kung Fu The Buddhist monks trained in Kung Fu can kill a man with the palm of their hand True. Kung Fu is based on a series of movements and breathing exercises based on the movement of an animal. The Shaowlin Monastery is the birthplace of Kung Fu. There are over 1000 styles of martial arts.

The art of Tai Chi 1.3 billion Citizens participate in Tai Chi in China daily. Tai Chi is practiced on the streets. The Yin and Yang is the basis of Tai chi. Yin and Yang; the two halves of one great whole and this called the Tai Chi.

The Silk Road Describe what life was like for traders along the Silk Road. * Many robbers due to wealth * Cosmopolitan cities * Dangerous and difficult

The History of Fireworks Another name for the Chinese New Year is the Spring Festival. 2. Fireworks have been in use in China for over 2000 years. 3. The active ingredient in fireworks is gunpowder. 4. A New Years celebration is not considered complete without two items: Dragon and fireworks. 5. The color red is considered lucky in China.

China invented paper six centuries before the west. Important Inventions What three inventions were founded in China? steel, gunpowder and compass One of the most important inventions China is responsible for is the revolutionizing of communications. China invented paper six centuries before the west.

The Building of the Three Gorges Dam Positive Consequences Negative Consequences Will control flooding Force people to move Provide electricity Ruin ancient artifacts   Displace animals

Use the answers from the video questions to help complete the handout. Evaluate Use the answers from the video questions to help complete the handout. Find examples from the video that could be classified under each PEGS factor for China. List at least three examples in each section of the chart on the handout.