True or False?
If soil is "fertile" it means it is very difficult to grow crop in it.
false. Crops grow easily in fertile soil.
The girl was able to conquer her fear of high places after she was able to climb up the tall ladder.
1. Does "conquer" make sense in that sentence?
2. Name something you've conquered
Yes
What are China's two largest rivers called? Why are they important?
The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers. They are important because they provide fertile soil for lots of farming. People live around these rivers and have access to trading goods.
Tell me three facts about Confucius?
Examples include but are not limited to:
He was a teacher, a sage, a leader of wisdom. He was self-educated and believed in the importance of continuously learning throughout your life. He also taught others how to be peaceful. He believed that peace started with your families in the home. He wanted to stop all of the conflict within China at that time.
True or False?
Diwali is the name of a river in ancient India?
False. It's a holiday.
True or False
The Indus River was the most important river in Egypt?
False. The Indus River is located in India.
Applying water to your skin before going out to play in the sun is a good defense against sunburn.
Does the word "defense" apply here?
No
What is the name of the River that flows off of the Himalayans Mountain Ranges and through India?
The Indus River
Describe either Chinese New Year or Diwali.
Chinese New Year- celebrated in the end of January. The Chinese people celebrate with parades, large meals with families, creating dragons, and decorating/wearing red for good luck.
Diwali- Hindu holiday started in India. The Hindu people will light candles, have meals with families, and pray to celebrate their gods and goddesses.
True or false?
Buddhism is one of two religions started in India and practiced by millions of people in the world today.
True
True or False
Hinduism is one of two religions started in India long ago and practiced by millions of people around the world today.
True!
Each star on the US flag represents one of the states.
1.Does the word "represents" belong in that sentence?
2. What does represents mean?
1. Yes
2. Stands for/ symbolizes
What structure was built by the Chinese? Why did they build it?
The Great Wall of China. They built it as a protective defense against the nomads to the north.
How were rivers important to the development of early Indian and early Chinese civilizations?
The rivers were important for: bathing, drinking water, irrigation for crops/fertile soil for farming, and transportation of goods.
True or false?
The Yellow and Yangtze River are rivers in India?
False-China.
True or False
If something is "sacred" it is holy and important to the people who practice that religion?
True!
An unjust punishment is one that is unfair.
What does "unjust" mean? Is this sentence true or false?
Unfair, true!
What continent is China and India located?
Asia
What is the most interesting thing you've learned about Hinduism?
Examples could include:
-Multiple gods/goddesses
-Reincarnation
-Religion founded in India
-Holy book = The Vedas
The source of the river is the part that is in the middle.
True or False?
True or False
Does "Pious" make sense in the sentence below?
The Pious man followed all the rules of his religion.
True!
A durable material is one that will fall apart easily and not last long.
Does the word "durable" apply here?
No, False!
The Himalayan Mountain range spans across what two countries border?
A. India and Iran
B. India and China
C. Africa and Asia
B. India and China
What is the most interesting thing that you've learned about Buddhism?
Answers could include:
-Founded by Buddha
-Buddha sat under a tree for multiple weeks until he reached "enlightenment"
-Four Noble Truths were created by Buddha
-He was actually known first as Siddhartha the Prince
What is the name of the holy text for Hindus?
Vedas or Rigveda