The Sun: The Most Important Star
The Ten Chinese Suns
Olives Are Gifts from the Sun
White Nights in St. Petersburg
Vocab BONUS
100

What is the closest star to the Earth?

The sun

100

The sun goddess, Xihe, had how many sun's?

ten suns
100

What kind of taste do olives have?

bitter

100

Where is St. Petersburg?

Russia

100

The light that comes from the sun

Sunlight

200

What does the sun give us?

light and energy (or warmth)

200

Who did the people pray to for help?

They prayed to the sun god (Dijun)

200

Where do olives grow best?

Mediterranean Countries (Italy and Spain)

200
what color is the sky at night in summer in St. Petersburg?

White

200

the state when something has no water

dry

300

How does the sun help plants?

It helps plants grow

300

What happened when all ten suns were in the sky?

The world was to hot and bright (the land was dry and people could not grow food)

300

How many hours of sunlight do olives need?

six hours everyday

300

Where is the largest carnival held during festival?

Peterhof Palace

300

The place that include the sun, stars, earth, and other space objects

Universe

400

How big is the sun across?

It is about 1 million kilometers across

400

What was Houyi's Mistake?

He killed the suns instead of scaring them

400

What kind of foods go well with olives?

Pizza toppings, cheese and tomato sauce, or in a salad.

400

What is the name of the most popular event and what can you see?

Scarlet Sails. Musical performances, boats with pirates, and fireworks

400

to scare someone

frighten

500

What is the temperature of the Earth's core?

about 15 million degrees Celsius 

500

What was Houyi's punishment?

He has to live as a human

500

How can olives improve your health?

They have iron, vitamin E, fiber, and healthy fats.

500

What kind of performances happen in the The Stars of the White Nights?

Operas, classical music concerts, and ballet performances.

500

to act, sing, or dance, or put on an entertaining show on a stage

performance

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