1. Monday December 3, 2012 Week 15 I studied agriculture and learned how to grow corn. Agriculture: the science of growing crops Synonym: Antonym : Sentence: farming city

2. Tuesday December 4, 2012 Week 15 What goods did the Chinese trade with other civilizations? The Chinese traded silk, tea, steel, paper, and porcelain with other civilizations.

3. Wednesday December 5, 2012 Week 15 Give three facts that demonstrate why trade grew during the Tang Dynasty. Improvements in agriculture were made New roads and waterways were built The Silk Road was controlled by the Chinese

4. Thursday December 6, 2012 Week 15 What were Europeans encouraged to do because of the compass? The compass encouraged Europeans to explore the world.

5. Friday December 7, 2012 Week 15 No bell work today. Study NB45,49,53 for 5 minutes Leave your planner out to be stamped. Leave your Reading Notes out on your desk.

6. Monday December 3, 2012 Week 15 Cal Berkley is a college with a lot of prestige. Prestige: a good reputation Synonym: Antonym : Sentence: respect troublemaker