Chapter+03+-Ancient+India+and+China

=Chapter 3 Learning Objectives=

Section 3-1 "Early Civilizations of India and Pakistan" (pp. 68-75)

 * Describe how geography has influenced ancient India.
 * Explain how archaeology has provided clues about the Indus Valley civilization.
 * Identify the theories scholars had about the decline of the Indus Valley civilization.
 * Identify the main characteristics of Aryan civilization in India.
 * Describe how expansion led to changes in Aryan civilization.
 * Summarize what ancient Indian epics reveal about Aryan life.

**Section 3-2 "Hinduism and Buddhism" (pp. 76-83)**

 * Explain how Hinduism is a complex religion.
 * Describe the major teachings of the Buddha.
 * Outline how Buddhism became a major world religion.

Section 3-3 "Powerful Empires of India" (pp. 84-91)

 * Explain how the Maurya rulers created a strong central government.
 * Describe some of the major achievements of the Deccan kingdom.
 * Identify features of the Gupta period that led to an Indian Golden Age.

Section 3-4 "Rise of Civilization in China" (pp. 92-100)

 * Explain how geography influenced early Chinese civilization.
 * Describe how Chinese culture took shape under the Shang and the Zhou.
 * Identify the key cultural achievements in early China.

**Section 3-5 "Strong Rulers Unite China" (pp. 101-107"**

 * Describe how Shi Huangdi united China.
 * Summarize how Han rulers strengthened the economy and government of China.
 * Identify features of the Han period that led to a Chinese Golden Age.

=Chapter 3 Vocabulary Terms=
 * Define these vocabulary terms in the same file you have for Chapters 1 and 2 vocabulary.
 * Have them ready to be checked for a grade on the day we take our quiz.


 * 1) ahimsa
 * 2) brahman
 * 3) caste
 * 4) civil servant
 * 5) clan
 * 6) dharma
 * 7) dissent
 * 8) dowry
 * 9) dynastic cycle
 * 10) feudalism
 * 11) filial piety
 * 12) golden age
 * 13) karma
 * 14) moksha
 * 15) monopoly
 * 16) monsoon
 * 17) nirvana
 * 18) oracle bone
 * 19) plateau
 * 20) rajah
 * 21) reincarnation
 * 22) sect
 * 23) subcontinent
 * 24) Vedas
 * 25) warlord

=Chapter 3 Assignments=


 * Thursday, December 9**
 * Read Section 3-1 pp. 68-74 and complete the notes handout that was given to you in class.
 * Friday, December 10**
 * Read Section 3-2 pp. 76-82 in class.
 * Complete information on the [[file:World Religion Comparison Chart.docx]] for Hinduism and Buddhism.
 * Create a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism. E-mail this to Mrs. Madison by 9:00 p.m. on Sunday night as a .pdf file.
 * Read Section 3-3 pp. 84-90 for Monday. Take your own notes over the reading.
 * Monday, December 13**
 * Begin working on Chapter 3 group presentations. Directions found here: [[file:Chapter 3 Group Presentation Directions.doc]]
 * Read Section 3-3
 * Tuesday, December 14**
 * Continue working on group presentations. Turn them in by 9:00 p.m. tonight
 * Wednesday, December 15**
 * Read Section 3-3 (if you haven't already) and Section 3-4.
 * Complete the checkpoint questions for Sections 3-3 and 3-4. You may handwrite or type your answers. Turn the answers in during class tomorrow or e-mail them before class begins tomorrow. Remember to be thorough, to use complete sentences, and to use supporting details.
 * Group Powerpoint Presentations
 * [[file:1._The Maurya Empire and Kingdoms of the Decca Plateau.pptx]]
 * [[file:The Gupta Golden Age and Indian Family Life.ppt]]
 * [[file:Geography of China _ Shang Dynasty.ppt]]
 * [[file:Zhou Dynasty project.pptx]]
 * [[file:Han Dynsty.pptx]]
 * Thursday, December 16**
 * Read Section 3-5 pp. 101-107 and answer the Checkpoint questions for this section. E-mail your answers before class begins on Friday or give them to the sub on Friday during class.
 * E-mail me your Chapter 3 vocabulary terms before class begins on Friday. - 15 points
 * Study for a quiz over Chapter 3 for Friday. - 30 points
 * Friday, December 17**
 * Take the Chapter 3 Quiz today in class.
 * Begin working on the [[file:World Studies Unit 1 Study Guide.doc]]. You may handwrite your answers on a separate piece of paper or download the file and type your answers. This will be collected on Monday. The Unit 1 Test will be on Tuesday 12/21.
 * Monday, December 20**
 * Turn in Unit 1 Study Guide today
 * Review for Unit 1 Test on Tuesday
 * Tuesday, December 21**
 * Unit 1 Test today in class. - 125 points