BELLWORK

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BELLWORK

1. What advances did Korea make during the Middle
   Ages?
2. Who were the Khmer? What type of emperor did they
   establish?
3. Who were Trung Trak and Trung Nhi? What did they
   accomplish?
4. What happened to Myanmar during the 1200s?
5. How did the geography of Southeast Asia affect
   the development of their cultures?
6. What advances were made in the Golden Age of
   China? Why did this age end?
7. THINKER What do you already know about Chinese
   culture?

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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!

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Origami

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

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Paper Cranes

• Paper Cranes are symbolic to both Chinese and
  Japanese culture.
• The legend says that anyone who has 1,000 paper
  cranes will have their hearts desire come true.
• Traditionally, the crane symbolizes peace and
  life.

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BELLWORK

• Explain the achievements of each dynasty
• Sui
• Tang
• Sung
• Ming
• Who were the Mongols?
• THINKER How did Marco Polo effect Europes
  knowledge of Medieval China?

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Chinese Culture Festivals

1. How do the Chinese celebrate the New Year?
2. What is the parade of the dragon supposed to
   represent?
3. What were lanterns made of?
4. What was the legend that started the tradition of
   lanterns?
5. Describe the background of the Qing Ming
   Festival.
6. What is the background of the Dragon Boat
   Festival?
7. What does the Harvest Moon Festival celebrate?
8. What does the dragon represent?
9. What does the tortoise represent?
10. What does the tiger represent?

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Chinese Festivals New Years

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

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Chinese Festivals New Years
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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vbrFs54KEERgfeature
  related

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Chinese Festivals - Lanterns
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Chinese Festivals - Lanterns

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

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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vu2EQ0WeNmlU

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Chinese Festivals Qing Ming

• Describe the background of the Qing Ming
  Festival.

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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v5_cy6qhRkJg

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Chinese Festivals Dragon Boat Races

• What is the background of the Dragon Boat
  Festival?

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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vlekuMxWHsDQ

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Chinese Festivals Harvest Moon

• What does the Harvest Moon Festival celebrate?

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• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vULBrh51vHfU

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Chinese Literature

• Traditional Chinese literature uses animals to
  represent main characters.
• 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!