Vocabulary
What does the word fertile mean?
soil that is good for growing crops
What religion started in India long ago?
*Hint: Has multiple gods*
Hinduism
What two rivers were important in ancient China?
The Yellow and Yangtze rivers
What mountain ranges have we learned about this unit?
The Himalayan mountains
What does the word Conquer mean?
To be victorious or overcome something
What is the name of the holiday, also known as "the Festival of Lights*
Diwali
Who was Confucius
A wise man who taught the people of China how to treat each other
Describe Chinese New Year
*answers may vary*
What does the word emerge mean?
To come out of something
What river do the Hindus believe is sacred?
The Ganges river
Who is the important figure of Buddhism?
The Buddha
What does eager mean?
when you can't wait to do something, to be really excited.
What does the word Durable mean?
something that is strong and was made to last a long time
What two rivers were important in the creation of early Indian civilizations?
The Indus river and the Ganges river
ex. paper, silk, writing, the Great Wall of China, calligraphy
Describe how silk is made
They take silk from cocoons, bake the cocoons, and then boil it in hot water so the strands separate.
What does unjust mean?
something that is unfair
Why was the Indus river important in the development of early Indian Civilizations.
answers may vary
Explain how the Great Wall of China was made
Lots of little walls were built, but the emperor wanted one big wall to protect against the nomads. The emperor ordered his people to build one big wall with lookout towers to protect from enemies.
Describe the characters, plot, and setting of the folktale "The Magic Paintbrush".
*answers may vary*