Memorial Day
What is one thing that you can do on Memorial Day?
Fly the U.S. flag
Go to a parade
Thank a Veteran
Learn about your family's veterans
Visit a cemetery
Watch a war movie
Who won district attorney?
Larry Krasner won primary. (There was no republican candidate)
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product.
How many time zones could China have?
5.
Who are the Mongols?
A group of people in Asia. They had a Mongol Empire.
What does entombed mean?
Place the dead body in.
What happened recently on Mount Everest?
4 people died.
What is a Samurai?
A warrior in Japan, usually serving the Emperor.
What is the capital?
Beijing.
What are the different foods in different parts of the country in China?
(Like the categories, not dumplings and spring rolls)
One part has a lot of meat, one part has a lot of seafood, one part has a lot of vegetables, and one part has a lot of the sweet stuff. Another part has a lot of rice, and another has a lot of spicy stuff.
What happened with Pearl Harbor in 1941?
The Japanese attacked the U.S.'s Navy, and killed many people on boats. Japan's idea was that they would kill the U.S.'s soldiers so Japan could take over the smaller islands close to Japan. (It didn't work. We ended up owning Japan for a little bit after.)
More risk equals what?
Higher interest rates.
What is happening to the population? (declining, inclining, etc.)
How many time zones are there?
1.
What would the Mongols do?
Hunting, Herding, Mixing, and getting better at archery.
What is in Washington Square?
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
What happened with the U.S.'s credit rating?
It downgraded, which means that the U.S. credit rating dropped the rank it was at to a lower rank.
What is 144 yen equal to in America?
$1
What place in China is the Forbidden City?
Beijing.
Who would people call the Barbarians?
The Mongols
What is the purpose of the USS Arizona Memorial?
To honor the people who were killed during the Pearl Harbor attack.
What is the idea about taxes and cutting it?
The idea is that lower taxes cause more spending, which creates more jobs and taxes.
There are many civilizations that took place in Japan. Can you name at least one?
(There might be a few more but any of these periods are right):
Jomon, Yayoi, Asuka, Sogo Clan (took over Japan), Nara, Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, Azuchi-Momoyama, Meiji, Japanese Empire.
Why did the Tiananmen Square Massacre happen?
Students wanted more freedom, and government decides to clear them out by killing them.
Who is Genghis Khan?
He became the leader of his tribe. (The Mongol Empire)
You don't need to say this. This is just extra:
When he united with the Mongols, that began a civil war. (He won.)
Also, he helped the lower classes, which made the rich hate him.