Vocabulary
True or False
Fertile means the soil or land is capable of producing abundant crops.
T
What country is the Indus River a part of?
a) China
b) India
c) Asia
b.
The Indus River is located in India.
What two rivers are in China?
a) Indus River and Nile River
b) the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers
The Yangzte and Yellow Rivers are in China.
What are two of the religions practiced in Ancient China and Ancient India civilization?
a) Hinduism and Buddhism
b) Christianity and Judhism
Hinduism and Buddhism are two religions practiced in Ancient China and Ancient India.
When do the Chinese usually celebrate their birthdays?
a) on the day they are born
b) the seventh day of the chinese new year
b.
The Chinese celebrate their birthdays on the seventh day of the Chinese New Year and not on the day they were born.
True or False?
Emerge means to go into something
False
Emerge means to come out.
How did the Himalayas contribute to the formation of civilizations in the Indus River Valley?
a) the snow melted down the mountain making the rivers around the valley.
b) the rocks fell due to an earthquake and made the valley.
a.
Snow that melted from the Himalayas ran down the mountainside to form rivers such as the Indus River.
What were some of the inventions developed by the Chinese?
a) the olympics and games
b) glasses and glass
c) paper and iron plows
The Chinese invented the irrigation pump, paper, woodblock printing, iron plows, and seed drills.
True or False
There are many gods in Hinduism.
True
There are many gods in the Hindu religion.
Pick the ODD one out: How do people prepare for the Chinese New Year?
- clean their homes
- prepare special foods
- set up a Christmas tree
People clean their homes, buy clothes and get new haircuts, prepare specials foods, set off fireworks that they believe will banish evil spirits, and forget grudges to prepare for the Chinese New year.
If you conquer something then you were UNABLE to overcome it.
False
Conquer means to overcome.
Why did the Mohenjo-daro civilization build near the Indus River?
a) They were already living there when the river formed
b) The river provided a lot of important things for the civilization
c) They were forced to move there from invaders.
b) the river provided many important things.
What were those things?
Why do the Chinese sometimes call the Yangtze River Valley China's Rice Bowl?
a) the climate is perfect for growing rice
b) That is where rice comes from
c) The water looks like it has little grains of rice in it
The Chinese call the Yangtze River Valley China's Rice Bowl because of the fertile soil and climate are perfect for growing rice.
In what religion is the Ganges river a holy place and why?
a) Buddhism
b) Christianity
c) Hinduism
c.
In the Hindu religion the Ganges River is a holy place because it is believed to be the earth home of Ganga, the goddess of forgiveness.
What is the name of an important holiday in Hinduism and how long does it last?
a) 7 days
b) 5 days
c) 10 days
b.
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus around the world. It lasts 5 days.
Name one thing China used as a defense.
Defense means to defend or resist. China used the Great Wall as defense from invaders.
Speaking Question:
Name one way the Indus River was harmful to the people of Mohenjo-daro.
The floods can destroy things in their path, including people, homes, crops, and animals.
Speaking Question
Why have the Chinese nicknamed the Yellow River "Mother River" and "China's Great Sorrow"?
The Yellow River creates fertile land for crops, but its flooding can also destroy surrounding cities and can cause the people their pain or sorrow.
Write the Religion:
Which religion is based on the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism is based on the Four Noble Truths.
Speaking Questions.
Name one thing that people do during Diwali.
During Diwali, people light lamps or candles, spend time with family and friends, send cards to relatives and give gifts to one another.
Speaking question:
Use the word durable in a sentence.
Durable means able to last.
The brick building is durable against the wind and rain.
Speaking Question
What was the purpose of digging irrigation canals?
The irrigations canals directed water to different fields and to water the crops.
Write one way:
the ancient Chinese written language different from the written language of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?
It is still used today.
Speaking Question:
In which religion is Siddartha and the Buddha an important figure?
Siddartha Guatama, the Buddha, is an important figure in Buddhism.
Speaking Question:
What do people celebrate and hope for during Chinese New Year Celebrations?
People celebrate and hope for prosperity, good fortune, and luck during Chinese New Year celebrations.