BELLWORK1. What advances did Korea make during the Middle

Ages?2. Who were the Khmer? What type of emperor did

they establish?3. Who were Trung Trak and Trung Nhi? What did they

accomplish?4. What happened to Myanmar during the 1200’s?5. How did the geography of Southeast Asia affect the

development of their cultures?6. What advances were made in the “Golden Age” of

China? Why did this age end? 7. THINKER: What do you already know about Chinese

culture?

Medieval China• Medieval China is characterized by dynastic

rule, trade, inventions, and traditions.

• Today, we are going to learn about all aspects of Medieval China.

• First, we will focus on the dynasties and their accomplishments.

• Read the handout and underline/highlight the most important information.

• Be ready to discuss!

Origami

• Comes from the word ori meaning “folding” and gami meaning paper.

• Started in the 1500’s and spread throughout Asia.

• It quickly became a modern art form

Paper Cranes• Paper Cranes are

symbolic to both Chinese and Japanese culture.

• The legend says that anyone who has 1,000 paper cranes will have their heart’s desire come true.

• Traditionally, the crane symbolizes peace and life.

BELLWORK• Explain the

achievements of each dynasty:

1. Sui2. Tang3. Sung4. Ming5. Who were the

Mongols?6. THINKER: How did

Marco Polo effect Europe’s knowledge of Medieval China?

Chinese Culture & Festivals1. How do the Chinese celebrate the New Year?2. What is the parade of the dragon supposed to

represent?3. What were lanterns made of?4. What was the legend that started the tradition of

lanterns?5. Describe the background of the Qing Ming Festival.6. What is the background of the Dragon Boat

Festival?7. What does the Harvest Moon Festival celebrate?8. What does the dragon represent?9. What does the tortoise represent?10.What does the tiger represent?

Chinese Festivals – New Years

• How do the Chinese celebrate the New Year?

• What is the parade of the dragon supposed to represent?

Chinese Festivals – New Years

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brFs54KEERg&feature=related

Chinese Festivals - Lanterns

Chinese Festivals - Lanterns

• What were lanterns made of?

• What was the legend that started the tradition of lanterns?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EQ0WeNmlU

Chinese Festivals – Qing

Ming

• Describe the background of the Qing Ming Festival.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_cy6qhRkJg

Chinese Festivals –

Dragon Boat Races

• What is the background of the Dragon Boat Festival?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lekuMxWHsDQ

Chinese Festivals – Harvest Moon

• What does the Harvest Moon Festival celebrate?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULBrh51vHfU

Chinese Literature• Traditional Chinese literature uses animals to

represent main characters.

• Each animal acts a symbol for a larger meaning.

• They also have other symbols within colors, emblems, and gods.

• Take 5 minutes and review over the symbols on your own.

• You will be challenged to write your own story, so please read carefully!