Italy
This line conveys strength
Vertical
We talked about how the Egyptians used papyrus for almost everything. Name something they used papyrus for besides paper.
Boats, mats, mattresses, rope, sandals, baskets
We talked about many things the Chinese discovered and made. Name one.
Silk, porcelain, fireworks, gunpowder
True or False - right now it is winter weather in Australia
True!
Who is the best Teachers Assistant?
Miss Brooke
Name one famous Italian we talked about and why they’re famous.
Leonardo da Vinci (painted Mona Lisa and inventor)
Michelangelo (painted Sistine Chapel and sculpted David and Pieta)
Columbus (discovered America)
What famous emperor’s soldiers found the Rosetta Stone in 1798/1799?
Napoleon
According to legend, this person discovered the secret to making silk.
The wife of a Chinese emperor
According to legend, this Australian animal was named after a miscommunication between the Aboriginals and the British.
Kangaroo
What is Mrs. KC’s regular job?
Artist
Our art project inspired by Italy was to replicate stained glass in the shape of what kind of window?
Rose window
This important temple of Ramses II had to be moved by archeologists because of water levels. What is the name of the temple?
Abu Simbel
The first Chinese Emperor (Qin) believed what chemical element would make him immortal?
Liquid Mercury
In Aboriginal dot paintings, they would use lots of symbolism to convey dreams. Besides the animals, what specific part of the animal would they draw?
animal footprints
What is the highest form of Chinese painting?
Landscape painting
I told the story of the theft of the Mona Lisa and in it, this famous artist was accused of stealing her.
Pablo Picasso
The canopic jars would house various organs of the mummy and had different animals on top. What organ did the jackal jar hold?
Stomach
As we created our Chinese lanterns, we used a specific technique with our sponges to create the cherry blossoms.
Dry brush technique
Name one thing invented in Australia
Electric drill, refrigerator, note pad
We talked about color symbolism on our Italy day. What color represents betrayal?
Yellow
Using only the 3 primary colors, how do you make the color black/grey?
Mix 2 complements and then add blue
We talked about 3 different theories why the Egyptians painted in profile. Name one.
Mrs. KC better know this…
Name the four treasures of the Chinese artist.
Rice paper, bamboo brush, ink stick, and ink stone
In the video we watched, the Australians refer to the Outback as the what?
The Red Center
Name all 4 snacks you could try from the different countries we talked about this week.
Biscotti (Italy)
Dates and pistachios (Egypt)
Rice crackers (China)
Vegemite and crackers (Australia)