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B. Egypt A. Africa C. Asia D. North America China is a country on the continent of ___________.

China is a country on the continent of Asia. Use a Smartboard marker to outline the continent of Asia! Bonus Jeopardy USA

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In the country of China they ______ have seasons to their yearly climate. B. don’t A. do

In the country of China they do have seasons to their yearly climate. Bonus Jeopardy

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_____________________ are found in China. B. forests, hills, mountains and deserts D. A.none of the above C. A.only mountains and deserts A. forests, hills and mountains, but NOT deserts

Forests, hills, mountains and deserts are found in China. The Gobi desert is in China. Bonus Jeopardy

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Why was the Great Wall built? B. to protect China C. to be a museum D. to be a home A. to bury the Emperor

The Great Wall was built to protect China. Bonus Jeopardy

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What is the capital of China? B. Yangtze C. Taiwan D. Richmond A. Beijing

The capital of China is Beijing. Bonus Jeopardy

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The ruler of ancient China was called a (n) _____________. A. Emperor D. President C. Dictator B. Pharaoh

The ruler of ancient China was called an emperor. Bonus Jeopardy Have you seen the movie, The Emperor's New Groove?

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A. turkey A mythical animal in China that they believe brings good luck and they make boats to look like is the _________. D. snake C. zebra B. dragon

A mythical animal in China that they believe brings good luck and they make boats to look like is the dragon. Bonus Jeopardy

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“Gung Hay Fat Choy” means A. Hello D. Happy New Year C. Great Wall of China B. Chopsticks

“Gung Hay Fat Choy” means Happy New Year Bonus Jeopardy

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Who was the emperor behind building the Great Wall of China? A. Kublai Khan D. Wu Di C. Qianlong B. Qin Shi Huangdi

Qin Shi Huangdi was the emperor behind building the Great Wall of China. His name means, “First emperor.” The name of China comes from the emperor’s name Qin (It is pronounced as Chin) Bonus Jeopardy

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Chinese people celebrate many festivals and holidays each year. Their biggest celebration of the year is the ___________ that lasts about 2 weeks. A. Chinese New Year D. Dragon Parade C. Chinese Old Year B. Kite Festival

Chinese people celebrate many festivals and holidays each year. Their biggest celebration of the year is the Chinese New Year that lasts about 2 weeks. Bonus Jeopardy

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A all of the ones listed The ancient Chinese people_______. D irrigated the land C farmed B fished

The ancient Chinese people did all of the options listed: Fished Farmed Irrigated the land Bonus Jeopardy

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Silk cloth is made from__________________. Below are ties made from silk. A. cotton plants D.. the web of spiders C. the cocoons of silk worms B. lamb’s wool

Silk cloth is made from the cocoons of silk worms. Bonus Jeopardy

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A. silk The Chinese used ______ in community bartering (trading). B. Dollars C. Rice D. Metal coins

Metal coins were used in community bartering (trading). Bonus Jeopardy

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Silk was traded or bartered along which road? A. Interstate 81 B. Silk Route D. Virginia road C. Chang road

Silk was traded or bartered along the Silk Route. Bonus Jeopardy

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Who was a famous explorer to China that helped Europe learn more about China? A. Christopher Columbus B. John Cabot D. Christopher Newport C. Marco Polo

Marco Polo was a famous explorer to China that helped Europe learn more about China. Bonus Jeopardy

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A. hieroglyphics B. alphabet C. calligraphy D. numbers Chinese writing is called __________________.

Chinese writing is called calligraphy. Bonus Jeopardy

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_______________________ were all invented in China. A. Rubber, steel and pyramids B. Kites, compasses, bronze and fireworks C. Fortune cookies, jokes, and bananas D. Rice, checkers, and iron

Kites, compasses, bronze and fireworks were all invented in China. Bonus Jeopardy

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The act of doing or giving something is called a ________. A. contribution B. take-back C. nothing D. statue

The act of doing or giving something is called a contribution. Bonus Jeopardy

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Each item drawn in Chinese writing is called a _________. A. letter B. number C. character D. picture

Each item drawn in Chinese writing is called a character. Bonus Jeopardy

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What is the best-known example of architecture in China? A. the Great Pit B. the Great Pyramid of Giza C. the Statue of Liberty D. the Great Wall

The best-known example of architecture in China is the Great Wall. Bonus Jeopardy

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The traditional Chinese calendar is based on phases of________. A. the moon and is lunar B. the sun and is solar C. the stars D. storms

The traditional Chinese calendar is based on phases of the moon and is lunar. Bonus Jeopardy

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A. drawing B. architecture C. Chinese D characters The design of buildings is _______________.

The design of buildings is architecture. Bonus Jeopardy

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Ancient means ________________. A. long ago B. just yesterday C. in the future D in the present (right now)

Ancient means long ago. Women feet used to be binded in order to keep their feet small. It was believed that small feet was beautiful. Bonus Jeopardy

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_____________ live in China and eat mostly bamboo shoots. A. Gorillas B. Pandas C. Crickets D. Lions Picture of Bamboo

Pandas live in China and eat mostly bamboo shoots. Bonus Jeopardy Picture of Bamboo

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People sometimes keep __________ in cages in China and believe they are good luck. A. snails B. alligators C. crickets D. dragons

People sometimes keep crickets in cages in China and believe they are good luck. Bonus Jeopardy

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