Refer to page 383 of your textbook in order to complete this activity.
Term Definition Illustration
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Countries
(Numbers)
China
Taiwan
N. Korea
S. Korea
Japan
Mongolia
Russia
Regions or Deserts
(Roman Numerals)
North China
South China
Northeast China
Tibet
Gobi
Taklimakan
Bodies of Water (Capital
Letters)
East China Sea
Sea of Japan
South China Sea
Yellow Sea
Taiwan Strait
Chang
Huang
1
Cities
(Lower-Case Letters)
Beijing
Hong Kong
Shanghai
2
II
I
3
IV
III a
V
.
F b
.
G
VI c
.
D 7
4
A
5
C
E
B
6
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1.
China is the world’s _____________________________ country with a population of
______________________. The world’s population total is _______________________ so
China represents approximately ______________ of the world’s population.
2.
In terms of area, China is the ______________largest country in the world after
________________________________________________________.
3.
In terms of area, China is just slightly smaller than the ______________________________.
4.
China has two major rivers, the _____________________ and the ____________________.
The Huang He, which is also known as the ______________________________, is in the
__________________. The Chang, which is also known as the
_____________________________ is in the __________________________.
5.
The eastern part of China is known as the __________________________. It includes
____________________________________ China.
6.
The western part of China is covered in ____________________________
___________________________________________________.
7.
The deserts of China include the __________________ and the
________________________________ Deserts.
8.
China’s largest plateau is ________________________.
9.
Ethnically, most Chinese are _________________ and the official language is
___________________________________________.
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Vital Statistics: The United States & China
Search the web for the CIA World Factbook and use it to complete this chart.
Area (in square kilometers)
# of Bordering
Countries
Main Ethnic Group and %
Total Population
The United States China
% Urban
Life Expectancy at
Birth
Name & % of Main
Ethnic Group
Gross Domestic
Product
Labor Force by
Occupation
1.
In terms of population, how much larger is China than the United States?
2.
In terms of area, how much bigger is the United States compared to China?
3.
Which country do you think has a better healthcare system? Why?
4.
Which country do you think is richer? Why?
5.
Which country do you think is more modern? Why?
6.
Why do you think so many more people in China work in agriculture?
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1. How many miles of wall are there in total?
2. Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall? Who were they trying to keep out?
3. Describe the first Great Wall of China. a. Who built it? b. When was it built? c. How long was it? d. What was it made of?
4. Describe the Terracotta Army.
5. Describe the second Great Wall of China. a. Who built it? b. When was it built? c. How long was it? d. What was it made of?
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6. How did the Great Wall help increase the Han Dynasty’s contact with the outside world?
7. What impact did the Great Wall have on the nomads of Central Asia led by Attila the Hun?
8. How did the Tang maintain peace with the northern nomads?
9. Who was Genghis Khan? How did he overcome the Great Wall?
10. Describe the third Great Wall. a. Who built it? b. When was it built? c. What was it made of? d. How long was it?
11. Describe the Forbidden City.
12. How did the Manchus get through the Great Wall?
13. What attitude did the Manchu emperor express toward the British?
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Complete the chapter review activities on pages 396 to 397. Write out all answers fully!
Vocabulary Review (Include the definition and the term!)
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5. ______________________________________________________________________
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Chapter Quiz (Answer in complete sentences. Include the question in your answer.)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________________
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3. ______________________________________________________________________
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4. ______________________________________________________________________
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5. ______________________________________________________________________
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The Land and the People (page 384-386)
1. What is the population of China?
2. What are the two main rivers of China? For both rivers, give the Chinese name and the name used by Westerners.
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3. What is the heartland of China?
4. What is the largest ethnic group in China?
5. Describe the Chinese written language. Include at least 3 details. (Answer in complete sentences and provide details.)
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Treasures from the Past (page 386-387)
6. List 6 Chinese inventions.
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7. Describe the Golden Age of China. Include dynasties, dates, and inventions. (Answer in complete sentences and provide details.)
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8. What are two dramatic structures built by China in the past?
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The Teachings of Confucius (page 387-388)
9. Who was Confucius?
10. Describe the idea of the five relationships developed by Confucius. List the five relationships and explain the duties both sides have. (Answer in complete sentences and provide details.)
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11. List three ways that Confucian ideas are still a part of Chinese life.
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Each Friday, we will have a quiz on the week’s packet. The most important things to know are on this study guide.
1.
Vocabulary a.
define the terms, use them in sentences, and give examples
2.
China Map a.
Locate the countries, regions, deserts, bodies of water, and cities. A map practice powerpoint is available on Mr. Nolen’s website.
3.
Geography of China Notes a.
recall all of the information from these notes
4.
The Great Wall of China Video a.
explain why the Great Wall was built b.
identify how many times the Great Wall was built c.
describe what the different walls were built of
5.
Textbook Questions: Treasures of the Past a.
list 4 Chinese inventions
6.
Textbook Questions: The Teachings of Confucius a.
name China’s greatest philosopher
7.
The Middle Kingdom a.
explain why China called itself the Middle Kingdom
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