Japan & Korea
Japan is a chain of islands called an
How does the Chinese system of writing differ from English?
It uses pictographs and ideographs to convey meaning rather than an alphabet
How did China's Geography contribute to keeping it unique and independent (see picture)
Mountains, Deserts, Oceans, etc.
The use of ditches, and canals to control water for crops
Irrigation
The mascot of Highland Middle School
Husky
Which civilization influenced the written language of Korea and Japan
China
The Silk Road ran from _______ through Asia to _________
China - Europe
the Huang He and Chang Jiang were the names of the two _______ where early civilizations developed in Ancient China
Rivers
All river valley civilizations developed a system of ______ for keeping records, communication, and recording ideas.
writing
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocados
Korea's location between China and Japan made it a ______ between the two cultures.
Bridge
Besides silk, what are some things which moved along the silk road
Spices, gold, wool, ideas, technology, people, religion, diseases
The Emperor of this Dynasty built a gigantic tomb for himself full of life sized terracotta (clay) soliders
Qin
How did early river valley civilizations acquire goods which were not easily available to them
Trade
The shape of a stop sign
Octagon
How did it's geography impact early life in Japan?
The spread of cultural beliefs or practices from one society to another.
Cultural Exchange
In the Han Empire, which group had the highest social rank after the emperor and his family?
Government workers
What are two cultural similarities between the early river valley civilizations.
There were social classes. They used irrigation. They traded for things they needed. They developed written language.
How many children does Mr. Jensen have?
2
What is a core belief of Shintoism in Japan?
Nature is full of spirits that can be called upon to help people
Why is the Huang He River called “China’s Sorrow”?
Because it floods often and has killed many over time.
How did the government of China change under Emperor Han Wudi? (how were government officials chosen)
They had to take a civil service test and the most qualified were chosen
The 4 River Valley civilizations we have discussed in class.
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley (Harappan), China
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg