Wednesday, February 27, 2019

First, we will answer the questions in the Medieval to Modern Times in chapter 7, on page 166

“China Reunifies” Section 1: p. 166-169
Answer in complete sentences.

1. How did Chinese culture change during the Period of Disunion?
2. Look at the map on page 167.  Which dynasty controlled the largest area?
3. When was China reunified?  When was China not unified? (two sentences)
4. Who was Empress Wu?  What did she do? (two sentences)
5. How do you think the reunification of China affected the common people?
6. When was the Age of Buddhism in China?
7. How did Buddhism influence Chinese culture?
8. Why did people turn to Buddhism during the Period of Disunion?
9. Look at the map on page 169.  Where did Buddhism come from to reach China?

Today we will finish taking notes, filling in the regional map, and answering the essential question:  Explain the diversity of the geography of Asia.

Finally, we will read the story "Waters of Gold" in the Language of Literature book, page 812.  If you have headphones, and you want to listen, here is the link.

Name_______________________________

“Waters of Gold”

“Waters of Gold”  pages 812-817. Answers the questions in complete sentences.

1. The second sentence of this story states: “She was Auntie by blood to       half the county and Auntie to the other half by friendship.” What does this sentence suggest about the kind of person Aunt Lily is before you even read the story? (2 or more sentences)

2. What does Aunt Lily do with the gold that is given to her?  Does her decision surprise you? Why or why not? (3 or more sentences)

3. Do you believe the rich old woman who lived next to Aunt Lily deserved the second chance she was given by the leper? Why do you feel this way? (3 or more sentences)

4. Folk tales like “Waters of Gold” usually have a moral or theme.  What moral, or theme, do you learn from this story? Use evidence from the story (a quotation) to strengthen your claim. (3 or more sentences)