Vocabulary
India
China
China
Holidays
100
Soil that is good for growing crops is
a.) remarkable
b.)sorrow
c.)fertile
d.)conquer
b.) fertile
100
These are the source of two major rivers in India.
Himalaya Mountains
100
Name 2 important rivers in China.
The Yellow River and
The Yangtze River
100
This was built to defend China from northern invaders.
Great Wall of China
100
This holiday happens on a New Moon in mid January or Early February.
Chinese New Year
200
Something strong that lasts a long time is
a) fertile
b)durable
c)emerge
d.)character
b.) durable
200
India is part of this continent, the largest mass of land on Earth.
Asia
200
Why was the Great Wall of China Built?
For protection from enemies
200
This man was a great teacher who believed in the Golden Rule.
Confucius
200
Name something the Chinese people do to get ready for Chinese New Year.
clean their houses, get new haircuts, prepare special foods, buy new clothes, set off fireworks,
forget grudges
300
Unable to focus or concentrate on something is
a.)fertile
b.)contrary
c.) recede
d.)distracted
d.) distracted
300
This large mammal was interestingly described by six blind men in an Indian fable.
elephant
300
Why did the Chinese keep the making of silk a secret?
People from other lands wanted silk and came to trade with the Chinese people.
Money
300
This is the major crop that is grown in the Yangtze River Valley because of the warmer climate.
rice
300
This color represents good fortune for people celebrating Chinese New Year.
red
400
The start or cause of something is
a.) source
b.)bustling
c.)recede
d.)defense
a.)source
400
Which two religions started in India?
Hinduism and Buddhism
400
What does Ma Ling do when the emperor asks him to paint things?
He tricks the emperor by painting first a frog and then paints the emperor into a storm.
400
This was an invention made by Chinese inventors that is still used today in some way, shape, or form.
paper, iron plows, water pumps, silk, fire works, gun powder, kites, matches
400
These "animals" symbolize power and good luck as they dance through the streets during Chinese New Year celebrations.
dragons and lions
500
To protect against something dangereous is
a.)intervals
b.)span
c.)defense
d.)transport
c.)defense
500
These were dug to help control flooding along the Indus River.
cannals
500
Why were rivers so important to ancient civilizations?
Rivers provide water for drinking and growing crops. Rivers are also a form of transportation. Rivers were also important symbols in ancient religions.
500
This is made by unravelling the fiber of a cocoon spun by an insect.
silk
500
Name three of the 12 animals that each year is named after in the Chinese calendar.
rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar (pig)