MULAN
What value did Mulan demonstrate when she put her family before herself?
What is responsibility and/or loyalty
Why is the Silk Road called a network instead of a single road?
It was made up of many connected trade routes
What problem was the Great Wall built to solve?
Protection from invasions
People wear warm clothes in winter. ADAPTATION OR MODIFICATION. Why?
Adaptation.
What is culture?
A group's way of life, including food, language, clothing, beliefs, and traditions
How did Mulan's actions affect her community?
She helped protect her community and country
How did trade help cities along the Silk Road grow?
Merchants brought goods, people, and wealth.
How did building the Great Wall change the environment?
People modified the land.
A community builds a dam. ADAPTATION OR MODIFICATION. Why?
Modification.
What is a tradition?
A custom or practice that is passed down from generation to generation
What does Mulan teach us about the role of citizens during difficult times?
Citizens can help others and contribute to their community.
Why is the Silk Road an example of cultural exchange?
People shared ideas, beliefs, and customs.
Why would building the Great Wall require cooperation?
Thousands of workers had to work together.
How are adaptation and modification different?
Adaptation changes people; modification changes the environment.
How are culture and traditions connected?
How did cultures and traditions influence the decisions characters made in Mulan?
Family honor and respect for elders influenced many decisions.
How did the Silk Road connect people who lived far apart?
It allowed trade and communication between regions.
How does the Great Wall show that governments can shape a society?
Leaders organized large projects to protect citizens.
A farmer moves crops to a sunnier area. Adaptation or Modification? Why?
Adaptation.
Name two things that can be part of a culture
Food. Clothing. Language. Music. Holidays. Beliefs. Celebrations.
If Mulan had followed tradition and stayed home, how might China's future have been different?
China may have lost an important warrior and lost to the Northern Invaders.
Which was more important: The goods traded or the ideas shared?
BONUS POINTS
Was the Great Wall an adaptation or modification? Why?
BONUS
A city builds bridges, roads, and tunnels. How do these modifications help people meet their needs?
Why is it important to learn about cultures that are different from our own?
To understand, respect, and appreciate other people