1. BELLWORK 1.What was the capital of the Aztec? What was it used for? 2.Who was Pachacuti? Why was he important? 3.List three similarities between the Incan and Aztec empires. 4.What was the purpose of human/animal sacrifices? 5.What is a dynasty? 6.THINKER: What do you already know about Chinese culture?

2. Medieval China Medieval China is characterized by dynastic rule, trade, inventions, and traditions. Today, we are going to learn about all aspects of Medieval China. First, we will focus on the dynasties and their accomplishments. Read the handout and underline/highlight the most important information. Be ready to discuss!

3. Origami Comes from the word ori meaning “folding” and gami meaning paper. Started in the 1500’s and spread throughout Asia. It quickly became a modern art form

4. Chinese Festivals – New Years

5. How do the Chinese celebrate the New Year? What is the parade of the dragon supposed to represent?

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brFs54 KEERg&feature=related

7. Chinese Festivals - Lanterns

8. What were lanterns made of? What was the legend that started the tradition of lanterns?

9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EQ0 WeNmlU

10. Chinese Festivals – Qing Ming Describe the background of the Qing Ming Festival.

11. Chinese Festivals – Dragon Boat Races What is the background of the Dragon Boat Festival?

12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lekuMx WHsDQ

13. Chinese Festivals – Harvest Moon What does the Harvest Moon Festival celebrate?

14. Chinese Literature Traditional Chinese literature uses animals to represent main character. Each animal acts a symbol for a larger meaning. They also have other symbols within colors, emblems, and gods. Take 5 minutes and review over the symbols on your own. You will be challenged to write your own story, so please read carefully!

15. By 500 AD, civilizations are starting to become more prevalent in the Pacific Rim region. Culture, art, government, and religion spread through China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc. This region of the world experienced a lot of changes in dynastic rule and religion. In order to learn about these changes you are going to complete a worksheet: “The Golden Age of China and The Pacific Rim.” What you do not finish will be homework!