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Task 2. Read TWO short stories from Greek Mythology (see pdf document below). After reading tell your partner what the stories were about and what was their main lesson
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Task 3 -Watch the Crash Course Mythology video about Greek and Roman Mythology
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What we did today:
1. We had a 4x4 team debate about Athenian and Spartan Societies.
Debate structure:
You will be divided into groups of 4 and have a 2 vs 2 (each pair arguing in favor of a given city-state) debate to determine which society was better overall -SPARTA or ATHENS
Format:
*Opening statement -1 min for each group (here you will state general reasons of why you think YOUR city state is better)
*Detailed statements - 6 min for each group (here you will provide details for each of the following:
a. Government / political structure
b. Education
c. Role women and children
d. Military strength / alliances
e. Economy Social or Class Structure
f. Lifestyle,
g. Values and beliefs
h. Cultural Achievements / Legacies
*Open debate time - 4-5 min (combined) (here you can restate your strongest points in favor of YOUR city state and debunk your opponents' statements)
*Closing statement -1 min (here you will re-state what you think and what came out as a result of the debate)
2. We got introduced to Greek Political and Social battles between Tyranny, Oligarchy and Democracy
Task 1 -Debate -40 minutes
Task 2 -read THIS ARTICLE and define and create brief notes on the following:
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Tyranny
What we did today:
1. We reviewed definitions of Democracy and Oligarchy
2. We looked at the origins of Democracy in Athens and the main principles and stages of its development
Task 1. Look at THIS VIDEO about the seeds of Athenian Democracy
Review: Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
New terms: Agora - a meeting place for political and social discussions
Tyranny -form of governing similar to monarchy (with one ruler) but obtained through forceful and unconstitutional ways
Task 2. Read THIS ARTICLE to gather understanding of the main elements of Athenian Democracy.
Task 3. Look at THIS POWER POINT and note the main historic periods and historic figures in Athenian Democratic development.
Make Notes about: Draco, Pisistratus, Cleisthenes and Pericles
Compare: Athenian Democracy and Modern Democracy
Task 4. Open the word document below and read through the information. Answer the discussion questions in bold font.
* Fill out the chart in the end of the document
* Write a paragraph answering the question
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What you did today;
1. You wrote a 60 marks unit test on Ancient China-go to schoology
2. When done, you read an introduction article about Ancient Greece
CLICK HERE for the article
What you did today:
1. You worked on the China Review sheet to prepare you for the Unit test (tomorrow)
2. You went on schoology (China Questions Discussion Forum) and entered at least ONE (but can do more) questions to ask your peers about Ancient China (HINT: ask something you would like more clarification on)
Then your classmates answer your questions and share knowledge
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What did we do today:
1. We wrote a short Quiz (10 questions) about Chinese dynasties of Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han (go to schoology)
2. We got introduced to the Silk Road -the Ancient trading route
3. We had a Silk road trade simulation activity
Task 1. Go to www.schoology.com to write a 10 questions quiz
Task 2. Read the Khan Academy article about the Silk Road -CLICK HERE
Answer the questions embedded in the article and check your answers
Task 3. Watch a youtube video about the Silk Road
Task 4. Recieve your roles for the Silk road trading activity
What you did today:
1. You looked at the legacy of Qin Emperor -The Great Wall of China
2. You got introduced to Han Dynasty and their Government Bureaucracy and Law
3. You speculated about this question: "What made China the longest uninterrupted civilization in the world?"
Task 1. (20 minutes) Read the hand out about the Great wall of China (see below)
Record some notes in point form and prepare an oral story about the wall -you must speak at least for 2 minutes
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Task 2: (30 minutes) Watch the short video about the Great wall of China
Answer these questions (in writing) and then share with your partner:
A. Why was the wall believed to be built?
B. What does the term "Wànlǐ Chángchéng" mean?
C. The Great Wall was never really measured in its entirety. It has also been surrounded by myths and legends. How do these facts reflect China's civilization? (Think about geographic isolation, the obedience and Confucian principles to help you answer this question)
Task 3. Read the Textbook pages 243-246 (see below) and answer the rest of teh Questions (you began in last class) about Han dynasty (in the questions hand out) -see file below
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Additional information (for students who want to learn more)
Read THIS ARTICLE from National Geographic about the Great Wall of China
What you did today:
1. We looked at the concept of Yin and Yang in Daoism
2. You speculated about the reasons why a prince of Qin Ying Zheng would proclaim himself an emperor: "Huangdi" even if there were emperors before him
3. You learnt more about China under the shortest dynasty of Qin
Your tasks:
Task 1. Look at the Power point presentation about Yin and Yang. Describe this concept in your own words to your partner. Come up with 3 examples of a relationship where you can identify a harmonious relationship between a feminine and masculine parts of a whole
Task 2. Look at this brief description about Qin Shi Hunagdi and speculate why he would call himself "The First Emperor"
Emperor Qin Shi Huang – First Emperor of China
Statue of Qin Shi HuangEmperor Qin Shi Huang (259 BC - 210 BC) fascinates people when they talk about the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses - his two greatest achievements. As the first emperor of China, he indeed has a profound influence on Chinese history and culture.
How did he come to the throne?
Qin Shi Huang, born as Ying Zheng in 259 BC, was the son of the king of the Qin State. At the age of thirteen, he succeeded his father's regality. Ying Zheng was very aggressive and ambitious at an early age. He assumed full power at 22 by ridding himself of his premier, Lu Buwei, who acted as regent while he was a minor. He wanted to unify and subjugate all the states like Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan and Qi by the powerful political, economic and military strength of the Qin State. Ying Zheng realized his ambition and built the first feudal and centralized empire in Chinese history in 221 BC. This was what we called - the Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 206 BC). Ying Zheng was the first emperor of a united China, so he proclaimed himself Qin Shi Huang.
Qin Shi Huang
When Ying Zheng unified China, he considered his achievement surpassing the legendary "San Huang (three emperors)" and "Wu Di (five sovereigns)". He created a new title for himself: "Huangdi" together with "Shi (means the first)", hence get the name "Qin Shi Huang" or "Qin Shi Huangdi", which means he was the first emperor of China. He hoped his descendants would follow in his steps to rule the country for eternity.
Achievements and Defects
Clay Figure Soldiers in Qinshihuang's TombIn order to consolidate the nascent empire, Qin Shi Huang reformed politics, economy and culture. In politics, he abolished the hereditary vassal enfeoffment system and established prefectures and counties, ruled directly by the emperor. Based on the original rules of the Qin State, the emperor adopted some regulations of other rival states to form a workable law of the Qin Dynasty. In economy, he claimed that both the agriculture and commerce were very important. People should have them developed together. Besides, tax system began to function and coinage and metrology were all standardized. In culture, the emperor unified the Chinese characters in writing, which promoted the development of culture. However, he also suppressed scholars who were not to his liking. Consequently, many scholars involved were killed in Xianyang.
The symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization, the Great Wall bears witness to Qin Shi Huang's centralism. He ordered conscript laborers to link together the defensive works against marauding nomads already built by the former states. That was the forerunner of the modern Great Wall. Another world-famous achievement is the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an, which was discovered nearby the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Both are the wonders of China. But during their construction, countless conscripts lost their lives. It's really wasting manpower and resources.
Task 3 Read information from hand out Below. Create a story to tell your partner about China's First Emperor. Create notes in point form to help you guide you through the story. You have to speak for minimum 3 minutes
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HOMEWORK: Read pages 142-143 in textbook (see below) and answer the Questions 1-6 about Qin Emperor Shi Huangdi (see below)
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What you did today:
1. You got introduced to philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism. You answered the questions, compared the three teachings and decided which one you lean towards the most.
2. You learned about Filial Piety (one of the main principles of Confucianism) and Yin and Yang (Taoism)
3. You came up with modern rules that resemble the Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism principles in society
4. You looked the the concepts of Yin and Yang and masculine and feminine relationship
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Your tasks:
1. Look at the quote below and answer the questions.
Note: look at the origin of the word Filial and the word Piety
Piety: the quality of being religious or reverent.
"acts of piety and charity"
Filial Piety -In Confucian, Chinese Buddhist and Taoist[2] ethics, filial piety (Chinese: 孝, xiào) is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. The Confucian Classic of Filial Piety, thought to be written around the Qin-Han period, has historically been the authoritative source on the Confucian tenet of filial piety. The book, a purported dialogue between Confucius and his student Tseng Tzu, is about how to set up a good society using the principle of filial piety. Filial piety is central to Confucian role ethics.
Task 2. Look at the documents below. The first is the sample of the analysis of the Analects quote. look at it it thoroughly.
Analyse the quotes in teh next photo. Share your analysis with your partner.
Task 3. Look at the document below and answer the questions in the end in writing (on separate piece of paper)
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Task 4 Choose ONE main principle from each of the THREE teachings: Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism and find a modern example of it in our society. Use internet to help you if needed.
Write down your example and share with your partner. Explain how your example shows the PRINCIPLES of the teachings from Ancient China
Task 5. Look through this presentation on Yin and Yang. Describe how you understood this concept to your partner
Yin and Yang notes -CLICK HERE
HOMEWORK -Choose ONE main principle from each of the THREE teachings: Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism and find a modern example of it in our society. Use internet to help you if needed.
Write down your example and share with your partner. Explain how your example shows the PRINCIPLES of the teachings from Ancient China
What we did today:
1. We shared and voted on the Shang Dynasty mind maps (5 top mind maps got bonus marks)
2. We looked at the time frame of Zhou dynasty (it was the longest dynasty)
3. We learned about public projects built during the Zhou dynasty
4. We looked at the Legacy of Zhou that can be summarized in one word -STABILITY
Your tasks:
1. Google "Zhou Dynasty" and learn how long this dynasty lasted. Compare it with the Age of Industrialism and Post-Industrialism that we live right now. It roughly began in 1750s
I recommend THIS SITE
2. Look at the power point Notes for the Zhou dynasty and the last slides about the Zhou's legacy. Why does the word "stability" summarize it so well. Write a paragraph discussing the legacy of the Zhou
3. Look at the periods of Spring and Autumn and the Warring States. Which stage in the dynastic cycle doe these periods correspond to? Explain to your partner (you must talk for at least 1 minute)
4. Open document below (questions) and use textbook pages (also see below). read the textbook and answer the questions about the Zhou dynasty which was called the Classical period in China
China Power Point notes -CLICK HERE
Questions -CLICK HERE
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HOMEWORK -Finish the questions and the reading p.136-140
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