BELLWORK1. What was the capital of the Aztec? What was

it used for?

2. Who was Pachacuti? Why was he important?

3. List three similarities between the Incan and Aztec empires.

4. What was the purpose of human/animal sacrifices?

5. What is a dynasty?

6. THINKER: What do you already know about Chinese culture?

The Hundred Years’ War

• 1337-1453: Kings of France and England fought over control of French territory and the French throne.

• England won the early battles because of their military superiority.

Joan of Arc• Joan of Arc: using “divine guidance,”

she led a French army and ended the English siege of Orleans.

• Joan later became a prisoner of the English and was burned to her death.

• Inspired by Joan’s courage, the French rallied and drove the English out.

• England no longer held any French territory.

Effects of Hundred Years’ War

• National unity in both France and England

• Decline of Feudalism

• New technology of fighting

• Monarchs replaced feudal soldiers with actual national armies

• Increased taxes to rebuild their countries

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

Chinese Festivals – New Years

Chinese Festivals – New Years

• How do the Chinese celebrate the New Year?

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

• 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.

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?

Chinese Literature• Traditional Chinese literature uses animals to

represent main character.

• 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!

• By 500 AD, civilizations are starting to become more prevalent in the Pacific Rim region.

• Culture, art, government, and religion spread through China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc.

• This region of the world experienced a lot of changes in dynastic rule and religion.

• In order to learn about these changes you are going to complete a worksheet: “The Golden Age of China and The Pacific Rim.”

• What you do not finish will be homework!