CKLA Grade 2 Domain 2 Review

A

1

I helped a Brahman and tricked a tiger back into its cage.

the jackal

2

Fireworks are set off to chase away evil spirits. Diwali or Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year

3

I am something people do during Diwali.

make sweets, spend time with family, clean their houses, light candles

4

People like to spend time with family. They share food and treats. Diwali or Chinese New Year?

Both :)

5

I flood when the heavy spring rains come and the snow melts from the top of the Himalayas.

the Indus River

B

1

I am a light, strong fabric made from silkworm cocoons. 

silk

2

I was invented by Cai Lun. 

Hint: you can write on me!

paper

3

I am the color that means good luck during the Chinese New Year.

red

4

I am the wall that was built to protect against enemies.

the Great Wall of China

5

I am the river whose name is also my color.

the Yellow River

C

1

The Brahman thought it was ________ for the tiger to eat him. A. common B. unjust C. remarkable

Unjust

2

Cities were built along rivers because flood waters left behind fertile soil. What does "fertile" mean?

rich in nutrients; good soil for growing crops

3

True or False: Confucius thought that people should treat others the way they would like to be treated.

True

4

Who was greedy in the "The Magic Paintbrush"?

The Emperor

5

What did the wealthy prince who left his rich life behind to find answers to the suffering he saw in the world change his name to?

The Buddha (Enlightened One)