Mount Everest
Why is it so difficult to breathe on Mount Everest?
Because of the altitude - people are breathing 1/3 of the oxygen that is found at sea level.
Confuscianism believes that man is basically ______.
good
What type of city is Istanbul?
a Primate City
How long did the Potato Famine last?
7
When I want you to be quiet what do I say?
Waterfall, Waterfall
What are the native people who assist with climbing called?
sherpas
Legalism believes that man is basically _______
bad/wicked
What is a primate city?
A city twice as large as the next biggest city, a hub of activity, large economic power....
In World War II Mothers in London were encouraged to send their children away - where to and why?
To the Country to be safe from bombing.
Where do backpacks belong?
On the floor or hanging on the back of your seat
Name two dangers that are found on Everest:
Taoism was compared to a childrens book/movie. What was this?
Winnie the Pooh
Name three other primate cities we discussed:
Paris, Mexico City, Seoul, Cairo, Baghdad, London, Tokyo
Which country in Southeast Asia produces the most oil?
Saudi Arabia
How should you respect our classroom?
Throw trash away, don't eat in the class, don't draw on the tables, clean up any mess you make
What is a turnaround time and why is it important?
Why was the Great Wall of China built and what is it mainly for now?
It was built for safety/protection - military purposes. It is now mostly for tourism.
What did Istanbul used to be called?
Constantinople or Byzantium
What country did Iraq invade in 1991?
Kuwait
If I'm talking what should you be doing and what should you do if you want to talk?
You should be sitting quietly and listening and raise your hand if you want to talk.
How high is Mount Everest (you may round this number)
29,032 feet
A lot of pressure on only children - the only ones to care for their families. A loss of females, not enough women for men to marry, little girls devalued, not enough resources to care for the elderly.....
What country is Istanbul in?
Turkey
Name three renewable sources of energy:
wind, solar, wood, geothermal, water (hydropower)
What is the phone policy in this classroom.
Once attendance taking begins phones need to be put away in backpacks (not in your pocket) and they shouldn't come out unless specific permission is given.
If it is out and I see it, it will be taken away until the end of class.
If you refuse to give it to me that's an automatic write up.