Vocabulary
India
China
China
Holidays
100

Soil that is good for growing crops is

a.) remarkable

b.)sorrow

c.)fertile

d.)conquer

b.) fertile

100

These are the source of two major rivers in India.

Himalaya Mountains

100

Name 2 important rivers in China.

The Yellow River and 

The Yangtze River

100

This was built to defend China from northern invaders.

 Great Wall of China

100

This holiday happens on a New Moon in mid January or Early February. 

Chinese New Year

200

Something strong that lasts a long time is

a) fertile

b)durable

c)emerge

d.)character

b.) durable

200

India is part of this continent, the largest mass of land on Earth.

Asia

200
Why was the Great Wall of China Built? 

For protection from enemies

200

This man was a great teacher who believed in the Golden Rule.

Confucius

200

Name something the Chinese people do to get ready for Chinese New Year.

clean their houses, get new haircuts, prepare special foods, buy new clothes, set off fireworks,

forget grudges

300

Unable to focus or concentrate on something is

a.)fertile

b.)contrary

c.) recede

d.)distracted

d.) distracted

300

This large mammal was interestingly described by six blind men in an Indian fable.

elephant

300

Why did the Chinese keep the making of silk a secret?

People from other lands wanted silk and came to trade with the Chinese people.

Money

300

This is the major crop that is grown in the Yangtze River Valley because of the warmer climate.

rice

300

This color represents good fortune for people celebrating Chinese New Year.

red

400

The start or cause of something is

a.) source

b.)bustling

c.)recede

d.)defense

a.)source

400

Which two religions started in India? 

Hinduism and Buddhism

400

What does Ma Ling do when the emperor asks him to paint things?

He tricks the emperor by painting first a frog and then paints the emperor into a storm.

400

This was an invention made by Chinese inventors that is still used today in some way, shape, or form.

 paper, iron plows, water pumps, silk, fire works, gun powder, kites, matches

400

These "animals" symbolize power and good luck as they dance through the streets during Chinese New Year celebrations.

 dragons and lions

500

To protect against something dangereous is

a.)intervals

b.)span

c.)defense

d.)transport

c.)defense

500

These were dug to help control flooding along the Indus River.

cannals

500

Why were rivers so important to ancient civilizations? 

Rivers provide water for drinking and growing crops. Rivers are also a form of transportation. Rivers were also important symbols in ancient religions. 

500

This is made by unravelling the fiber of a cocoon spun by an insect.

 silk

500

Name three of the 12 animals that each year is named after in the Chinese calendar.

rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar (pig)