PAGE 656-659 1-2Mongolia and Taiwan

1.a. Define

What are gers, and what are their roles in Mongolia’s culture?

1.a. Large circular, felt tents; home to many Mongolian Nomadic Herders

1.b. Make Inferences

Why might many Mongolians be proud of their country’s history?

1.b. 700 years ago Mongolia was a great world power and their empire stretched from the Danube River in Austria to the Pacific Ocean.

1.c. Elaborates

Why does Mongolia’s culture praise horses?

1.c. Horses are an important part of herding and herding is an important part of Mongolian Culture.

2.a. Recall

Why is Taipei an important Taiwanese city, and what problems does the city face ?

1.a. Taipei is the country’s main financial center. There are overcrowding and environmental problems

2.b. Summarize

What is the significance of Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan’s history

2.b. Chiang Kai-shek was the ruler of China and fled after the communist took control of China and for 38 years the Nationalist Party led by him ruled Taiwan under martial law.

2.c. Evaluate

Would you rather live in Taiwan or Mongolia? Provide information about each place to explain your answer.

2.c. I would like to live in Mongolia I like the terrain and the history of Mongolia is legendary. Taiwan is just an Island and its too crowded