The Geography and Climate of the Ancient Greek Civilization

A - Look at the map Geography of Ancient Greece on page 247 M.W.H.

B – Using the map on page 578 MWH or the map on page 35 of the National Geographic World Atlas name the continent and countries that are now in this area.  HINT: look for identifying features.

C – Read Geography of the Greek World on pages 246 and 247 M.W.H.

D – Create a graphic organizer to list the geography, climate and natural resources.  Also, explain how the geography, climate, and natural resources enabled the ancient Greek civilization to form.

Example:

Title: Ancient Greek Geography

Climate	Geography	Natural Resources

China and India Test Study Guide

Ancient India and ancient China Study Guide

1 – Both India and China are located in:

2 – India depended on __________ to help grow crops.

3 – India is geographically different than China because it is a __________.

4  - Both ancient India and ancient China had (geographical features)

5 – Both ancient India and ancient China relied on ________ to feed their people.

6 – Religious practices of ancient India included.

7 - Religious practices of ancient China included.

8 – Ancient China had many _____________. (types of government)

9 – Confucianism and Daoism were  …

10 – A period of time in ancient China (475 B.C. to 221 B.C.) that had a lot of battles, wars, death, and chaos was called ___________.

11 – Ancient India had a Caste System.  What is the Caste System?

12 – Some ancient Indian contributions include …..

13 - Some ancient Chinese contributions include …..

14 – Both ancient Indian and ancient China had contributions including ….

15 – The Silk Road is ….

16 – In addition to enabling trade from ancient China to Europe, the Silk Road helped to……

17 – Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were _________ compared to other cities of that time.

18 – Both the Maurya empire and the Gupta empire were …..

19 – How was the Yuan dynasty different from other dynasties?

20 – What caused an end of the Ming dynasty?

21 – Knowledge of the continents, cardinal directions, and the location of China and India.

Chinese and India Unit Refelction

You need a sheet of paper. Copy down the title and question below to answer right after the Kahoot game finishes.

Title: China and India Unit Reflection

Which civilization do you think was the stronger civilization, China or India? In a paragraph or more, explain your position and give examples to back up your claim.

Chinese Invention/ Contribution Refelction

Individually you are to write a reflection that answers this question:  

After looking at all of the Chinese inventions and/ or contributions, which do you, think is the most important? Explain why in a paragraph or more.

Art, Writing, Astronomy, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Seismometer, Wheelbarrow, Paper, Shipbuilding, Compass, Great Wall of China, Block Printing, Gunpowder, Waterpump, Harness, Weaving Machines, Ceramics/ Pottery, Silk Products

Title the paper: Chinese Inventions/ Contributions Reflection. Turn it into the bin when finished.

Ancient Chinese Inventions and Contributions

Create and complete a poster that describes and illustrates ancient Chinese inventions and contributions.  Include all the important information you can find, such as how it was used, when it was invented, and an illustration to show what it looked like.  See pages 435, 453, 464 through 465, 474,  496 through 499, and 502 MWH.

Use the following inventions and contributions:

-          Art

-          Writing

-          Astronomy

-          Herbal medicine

-          Acupuncture

-          Seismometer

-          Wheelbarrow

-          Paper

-          Shipbuilding

-          Compass

-          Great Wall of China

-          Block printing

-          Gunpowder

-          Waterpump

-          Harness

-          Weaving machines

-          Ceramics/pottery

-          Silk products

Answer the following question:  Which of the above Chinese inventions and/or contributions do you think is the most important?  Explain why in a paragraph or more.

Ancient Indian Inventions and Contributions

Create and complete a graphic organizer that describes and illustrates ancient Indian inventions and contributions.  Include all the important information you can find, such as how it was used, when it was invented, and an illustration to show what it looked like See pages 422 through 425 MWH.

Use the following inventions and contributions:

-         Literature

-         Music

-         Dance

-         Chess

-         Architecture

-         Zero

-         Decimal system

-         algebra

-         trigonometry

-         Astronomy

-         Ayurvedic medicine

-         Metallurgy

-         Cotton

-         Art

-         Literature

Answer the following question:  Which of the above Indian inventions and/or contributions do you think is the most important?  Explain why in a paragraph or more.

The Silk Road Map Instructions

Bellwork Questions

How long was the Silk Road?

How does the Silk Road compare to I-75?

Copy down the questions below and answer it while we watch the video: 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-PJ88yWVb9cMjE3TlRJNTVOQms

Subtitle File: 

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-PJ88yWVb9ceThkZmRkNW9adU0

Using pages 457-459, 571, 582
 Link to printable map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-PJ88yWVb9cbFl4dXI5LWw2Z3c

Complete the map by including these items on it: 

1. Draw the route of the Silk Road 457

2. Complete the Compass Rose

3. Locate and Name the countries along the Silk Road 571, 582

4. Locate and Name the Oceans, Seas, and Bays

5. Give the map a title at the bottom

6. Answer the questions below on the back of your map

What kind of things were traded and ideas spread on the Silk Road? 459

What do you think would change if the Silk Road never existed? (at least a Paragraph)