SkillBuilder discussion Historical signiýcance 1. What were the main reasons for building the Great Wall of China, and how did it protect the country? 2. Why does the Great Wall of China attract so many visitors each year? 3. What different landscapes and features can be seen along the Great Wall’s long route?
7.9 SkillBuilder activity HISTORICAL QUESTIONS Look at SOURCES5 , 6 and 7 and choose one of these ancient Chinese inventions. 1. List ýve questions that you could ask about this source to learn more about its signiýcance.
2. Investigate on the internet to answer your questions. 3. Compare your questions to those of other students.
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Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 1, 2, 3, 5
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
4, 6, 7
8, 9, 10
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. For what purpose were compasses ýrst used in China? A. To navigate complex trade routes B. To aid in the farming process C. So houses were built facing a direction that was in harmony with nature D. So that people could ýnd their way through cities 2. Identify which material was originally used for writing in China. A. Paper B. Silk
C. Bark D. Rock
3. How did the Chinese discover gunpowder? A. During the search for a drug for the plague B. During the search for a drug for immortality C. During the development of weapons for war D. During the development of materials for mining 4. Recall the medical advances in which China led the world. 5. Describe the role of UNESCO. ANALYSE AND APPLY
6. Look at SOURCE4 and explain what you can tell about early Chinese methods of papermaking and printing. 7. Study SOURCES7 and 8 . Identify what evidence you can see of measures that have been taken to conserve these important historical sites. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 8. Compare the ancient Chinese inventions from this lesson. Choose one that you think had the biggest impact on people then and future generations. Create a short advertisement for it. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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