1. Spread of Chinese Technology
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Spread of Chinese Technology

2. ACE the questions
1. In 1995 which religion made up the highest % in South Korea? 2. Describe what happens to the religion of Buddhism between 1985 and Describe what happens to the religion of Confucianism between 1985 and 2005.

3. 7.23 Trace the spread of Chinese technology to other parts of Asia, the Islamic world, and Europe including papermaking, wood-block printing, the compass and gunpowder.

4. I can…
Analyze informational text and describe in detail the Chinese inventions.
Analyze informational text and explain how these inventions are used today.
Analyze informational text and chart the spread of these Chinese inventions from China to the western world.

6. Guided Practice

7. Technological Advances
Chinese society saw great technological advances under the Tang and Song dynasties.
By A.D. 600s Chinese discovered coal could be used as fuel
Led to the development of the coal-mining industry
Coal and Steel

8. Coal and Steel When iron was produced in coal-
heated furnaces, the melted iron
mixed with carbon from the coal.
This created a much stronger metal -- steel
Steel was used to make armor, swords, and helmets for military.
Also made stoves, farm tools, drills, nails, and sewing needles.
What is the purpose of this invention?
How is this invention used today?
How did it travel to the west?

9. Chinese Silk

10. Silk
The Chinese knew how to produce silk at least by 1300 B.C., but not until the second century B.C. did it begin to be exported to Europe, and not until about 550 A.D., when monks who had traveled to China brought back silkworm eggs, did the West learn the Chinese secret of silk-making. The Chinese traded silk with the Roman Empire and then with Byzantium. In return they received such items as wool, glass, and asbestos. Through the silk trade the world's two great empires in the first century A.D. Rome and Han China - were linked, mainly because Roman women wore Chinese silks. The overland trade route between China and the Mediterranean was called the "Silk Road" because China exported so much of this fabric to the west.
What is the purpose of this invention?
How is this invention used today?
How did it travel to the west?

11. Independent Practice
With a partner, you will now read 4 informational texts and complete the graphic organizer on the other side of the worksheet. These do not have to be completed in order.
There are 4 stations set up around the room that have individual copies of the informational text.
You will have 15 minutes to complete this portion of the assignment.

12. Time is up!
Please return to your seat, if you have not already done so.
Now we will discuss our answers as a class.

14. Closure

15. Match the invention to the scenario.
a. silk b. steel c. compass d. gunpowder
e. Paper f. wood-block
The emperor wished to share a copy of his favorite poem with the court of Constantinople. What will he need?
The army in the hills needs strong swords and helmets before its next battle.
Sailors on the Mediterranean coast will trade for this item, which would one day help them sail to China.
Western scholars have requested this to aid them in their studies.
This will be used to make the celebration of your arrival in Constantinople bright. F B C
Wood-block
Steel
Compass
Paper
gunpowder E D

16. Homework Chinese Invention Writing Assignment
Objective: Write an argument supporting your opinion about a historical invention including at least three supporting details, a counter argument, and a reply to the counter argument. Which Chinese invention is the most significant: gunpowder, the compass, woodblock printing, or paper? Argue which Chinese invention is the most significant, including at least 3 supporting details (why it is important), a counter argument (why people might disagree with you), and a reply to the counter argument (how you would respond to those who disagree with you).