Test on Ancient China and India

There will be a test this week on Ancient China and Ancient India.  The test will 25 questions: multiple choice, short answer, and matching.  The date of the test is:

Wednesday, March 27th - for my homeroom and Mr. Elliot's homeroom
Thursday, March 28th -     for Ms. Proctor's homeroom and Ms. Avent's homeroom

Test Review

Be familiar with the following:

China map worksheet (we did this in class).
Chinese inventions (YouTube Video)
Natural barriers in China (Mr Zoller's Podcast)
The population of China and India
Popular world religions (Brain Pop video)
The seven continents
Ancient India Vocabulary
Some of the answers to the March Madness packet

Comic Strip Assignment - Due Thursday, March 7th

For this assignment, you are going to be practicing using your Ancient China vocabulary words in sentences.  This will be in the form of comic strips.

Part 1

You are to draw and write a comic strip of at least 6 frames using regular paper with colored pencils.  At least 5 Ancient China vocabulary words must be used.

(or)

Write a one page fictional story using at least 5 Ancient China vocabulary words.

Part 2

Using the website www.ToonDoo.com, create a comic strip of at least 15 frames using at least 5 Ancient China vocabulary words.  This can be the same or different than the comic strip for part 1.  Just remember that part 2 must be 15 frames.  Also, include at least one reference from one of your favorite movies or books.

You will be graded on how well you use the vocabulary words in sentences.  Show me that you know what the words mean!  Also, creativity is a BIG part of the grade.

Requirements (for part 2)

1.  At least 15 Frames

2.  At least 5 Ancient China Vocabulary

3.  One reference from a favorite movie or book.

Here are the vocabulary words that we have studied so far.  If you need to check the meanings of the words, just check the Quizlet links on the top right of this page.

Dynasty          

Daoism           

Shi Huangdi   

Silk Road       

Social Class    

Pictographs    

Legalism

           

Oracle Bones  

Confucianism 

Filial Piety      

           

North China Plain      

Acupuncture  

Great Wall of China   

Huang He       

Aristocrat       

Bureaucracy   

Confucius       

Laozi  

Predecessor    

Monk  

Prosperous      

Influence