Warm-up Questions 10/21/19

What do archaeologists believe is the reason for the Shang rulers moving the capital several times?

What did Shang priests use to make predictions?a) Jade dice

b) turtle and cow bones

c) bronze containers

Ancient China

China’s First Dynasties

Ancient Civilizations

Mr. Hollingsworth – World History

Monday – October 21, 2019

Today’s Learning Targets

I will use academic vocabulary of this region and

time appropriately.

I will locate key geographical features of China on

a map.

I will describe key features of early Chinese

dynasties.

Warm-up Questions

What do archaeologists believe is the reason for the Shang rulers moving the capital several times?

to avoid floods or attacks

What did Shang priests use to make predictions?a) Jade dice

b) turtle and cow bones

c) Bronze containers

W.D.U.K. - China

You are know going to take a survey to determine your knowledge of China today. You are to write the answers down on a separate sheet of paper which you will turn in at the conclusion of the survey.

Good Luck!

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On which continent is China located?

a) Europe

b) Africa

c) Asia

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What type of government does China have?

a) communist

b) democratic

c) socialist

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Who is the president of China?

a) Mao Zedong

b) Xi Jinping

c) Kim Jong-un

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What is the capital of China?

a) Beijing

b) Wuhan

c) Harbin

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What Chinese city is currently protesting against Chinese rule?

a) Tokyo

b) Hong Kong

c) Beijing

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When did China invade Tibet?

a) 2006

b) 1950

c) 1914

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What island nation claims to be the rightful government of China?

a) Taiwan

b) Hawaii

c) Bora Bora

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Answers:

1) C - Asia

2) A - Communist

3) B - Xi Jinping

4) A - Beijing

5) B - Hong Kong

6) B - 1950

7) A - Taiwan

The Xia Dynasty c. 2200 BC

Yu the Great founded the Xia (SHAH) dynasty.

What did Yu do to save his kingdom from terrible floods?

Built a series of channels to drain the waters to the oceans. (Myth)

The Shang Dynasty c. 1500 BC

Social Hierarchy:

King & nobles (most lived in cities)

Priests (read cracks in bones to predict future)

Warrior leaders (high rank and power)

Artisans (lived in groups outside the city)

Farmers (low rank / very poor)

Slaves (nuff said)

Key Terms Review

A prediction

oracle

A hard gemstone.

jade

Key Terms Review

To alter or change, to differ

vary

1) Xi River

2) Yangzi River

3) Yellow River

4) South China Sea

5) East China Sea

6) Yellow Sea

7) Sea of Japan

8) Pacific Ocean

9) North China Plain

10) Manchurian Plain

11) Gobi Desert

12) Taklimakan Desert

13) Plateau of Tibet Map Colors:

Water – Blue

Fertile Lands – Green

Deserts – Yellow

Mountains – Brown

Plateaus – Light Orange

SurveyWhy were canals built during the Xia dynasty?

west to east

What type of government does China have today?

Communist

Article Analysis

You will be getting your article analysis assignment tomorrow. Make sure you bring a high-lighter tomorrow. We will be working on it in class.

FAREWELL TAO 98

We part at the crossroads,

You leave with your joys and problems, I with

mine.

Alone, I look down the road.

Each one must walk one’s own path.

Deng Ming-Dao

Today’s Learning Targets

I can use academic vocabulary of this region and

time appropriately.

I can locate key geographical features of China on

a map.

I can describe key features of early Chinese

dynasties.