Week 5: April 20-24, 2k20

Welcome back from Passover Break.  Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry hope you all had an easy and restful Passover.  One of the things Mr. Barry noticed over the past week is how much the media has talked about China's economy and their impact on the world.  After our Globalization/Coronavirus Unit, we noticed that many products are manufactured in China and that this nation has a tremendous global impact on many different levels.

Our next unit over the next two weeks will look at how China went from a vast land of dynastic rule to a modern communist state.  We will also study its ally to its south, North Korea.  Both nations are constantly in the news and we will look at both of their histories!

Weekly Zooooooom Links - PW: Davis
Ms Jordan
Tuesday 4/21 11:00-11:30 
Thursday 4/23  11:00-11:30

Mr. Barry
Thursday 4/23 10:30-11:00 -- Click link for full Zoom video

Mr B's Tuesday Zoom Summary

China and North Korea Doc

Set I Q's due Wednesday, April 22 by 7 pm- Use China Google Doc above

1. What is the population of China?
2. When did the last dynasty end in China?
3. What nation invaded China during World War II?
4. After reading the paragraphs and watching the flicks about the revolution and the Great Leap Forward briefly explain what Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward was.  Was it successful?

Revolution Flick

Great Leap Forward Flick

5. Who were the Red Guards?  Why do you think these Red Guards did what they did? (opinionated)

Cultural Revolution and Red Guards Flick

6. Who was the president who tried to open the door to trading with China in the 1970s?

Set II Q's due Friday, April 24 by 7 pm- Use China Google Doc above

1. China truly came to the international scene in the 1980s when they opened their door to trade with the rest of the world.  Read the Tiananmen Square paragraphs and watch the two flicks in the doc.  Explain the Tiananmen Square protest and how it was important both in China and across the rest of the world. 

Tiananmen Tank Man Flick

Tiananmen Square 25 Years Later Flick

Use the China Chapter PDF  (Click link) to answer the following Q's

2. What was the 1979 family planning policy in China called?  What do you think is one benefit from this policy and what is one problem with this policy? (opinionated)  Is the policy still in effect today?
3. Huge populations require a lot of amount of...
4. What two nations consume the most energy in the world?
5. What fuel does China rely on the most and what is the largest problem with this fuel?
6. What are three benefits of the Three Gorges Dam?
7. Between 1980-1984, China created a new reform: Special Economic Zones.  What was the point of these zones?  What are two pros and two cons of these SEZ's?

North Korea Q's due by April 27 by 7 pm -- Use China/North Korea Doc

1. What are three things you think of when "North Korea" comes to mind? (opinionated)
2. According to the flick above, who invaded North Korea during the 1890s?
3. How many people live in North Korea and roughly how large is the country?
4. What is the name of the boundary between North and South Korea?
5. What is Juche?
6. How "free" is North Korean media/news/television?
7. What president visited North Korea and attempted to negotiate peace between North and South Korea?
8. After reading the "Human Rights" section, what information surprises or disturbs you the most? (opinionated)
9. After reading the "Life inside North Korea" what are your thoughts about this nation? (opinionated)