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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
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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!
W.D.U.K. - China
On which continent is China located?
a) Europe
b) Africa
c) Asia
W.D.U.K. - China
What type of government does China have?
a) communist
b) democratic
c) socialist
W.D.U.K. - China
Who is the president of China?
a) Mao Zedong
b) Xi Jinping
c) Kim Jong-un
W.D.U.K. - China
What is the capital of China?
a) Beijing
b) Wuhan
c) Harbin
W.D.U.K. - China
What Chinese city is currently protesting against Chinese rule?
a) Tokyo
b) Hong Kong
c) Beijing
W.D.U.K. - China
When did China invade Tibet?
a) 2006
b) 1950
c) 1914
W.D.U.K. - China
What island nation claims to be the rightful government of China?
a) Taiwan
b) Hawaii
c) Bora Bora
W.D.U.K. - China
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
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.
