China Culutre, Trade and Politics - Amy Gilstrap | Library

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Find a quote by Marco Polo about his travels.  MAKE SURE IT IS ACTUALLY FROM HIM AND NOT ABOUT HIM.
You can either type the quote or use a saved image.  

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Why did Europeans not believe the stories told by Marco Polo?

They did not think China existed.

The did not think Chinese people were capable of having an advanced society.

They thought China was even better than Marco Polo described.

They believed everything Marco Polo said.

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Why do most people in China live on the east coast of China?

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How does censorship help a government control their people?

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The civil service exam was used to promote qualified people in government.  How can people get jobs if they are not actually qualified for those jobs?

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Why is monumental architecture important for a civilization?

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		Protects country from northern invaders
		Imperial capitol, only the royal family and members of government allowed in
		connects northern and southern regions of China through a man-made waterway

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What long-term effect did the treatmenet of conquered people have on other ethnic groups?

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In your own words give and example of the how the tribute system worked, or draw a picture of it. 

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How did Zheng He's fleet of ships compare to that of Columbus?

It was smaller. 

It around the same size. 

It was much larger.

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What explanation could be made for the differences between the sizes of their ships?

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What is another word for porcelain?

Alabaster 

Plates

China

Dishes

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Why did the Chinese keep the process of silk and porcelain production a secret?

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Click all the terms or ideas that apply to the Silk Road.

A single road from China to Europe

Network of roads connecting China to Europe

Went around obstacles like deserts and mountains.

Connected to the sea routes

Controlled by one government

Controlled by different governments and groups along the routes

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What was one measure of status for  Chinese women?

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How could foot-binding be considered an indicator of social status?

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Do you think these philosophies are the same as religions?

yes

no

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What did Confucius hope to acheive through his teachings?

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Draw a picture or tell a short story showing the importance and interaction of 1 of the listed relationships.  

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Confucianism has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries.  How do you think this influences the behavior of people?

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Pick one of the sayings and explain what it means or give an example in your own words. 

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Look at the guidelines for Daoism.  In your own words, summarize what it tell you to do?  

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Why do you thing there is a spot of dark in the light, and light in the dark?