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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. Background

  1. China Factsheet with a Spotlight on Inner Mongolia
    Blank Fact Sheet
    Completed Fact Sheet
  2. Big Maps
  3. The Chinese Flag
    Flag Terminology Handout
  4. China's National Anthem
  5. History of the Mongol Empire (1200-1300)

II. Music

  1. An Da Union
  2. Instrument Making for Students and Adults
  3. World and American Music Links
  4. World Culture Links

III. Culture

  1. The Beijing Olympic Mascots
  2. Chinese Poetry
  3. Chinese Philosophy
  4. Nomadic Dwellings

IV. Here and Now

  1. Past vs. Present
  2. Sustainable Growth and the World's First Eco-City
  3. Electronic Waste Recycling and Toxic Exports
  4. Mongol Nomads in the Modern World

V. Community Connections

  1. Before and After Questions
  2. Intercultural Connections
  3. The Heritage Project and Oral History
  4. The Student Curator Project
  5. Class Newspaper or Web site
  6. Culture on Parade
  7. Student Participation in Arts Midwest World Fest

This curriculum was written by Jeanne Paliatka and Olaf Nelson for Arts Midwest.

China

I. BACKGROUND

Part 1: China Factsheet with a Spotlight on Inner Mongolia

Visit the Web sites below to find out about Chinese geography and culture.

The Chinese government's “About China” resources
World Almanac for Kids
The World Factbook: China

1. What are the official emblems of China?

2. When was the People's Republic of China founded?

3. What is the capital of China?

4. Describe the location of China.

5. What is the area of China?

6. What is the population of China?

7. What is the currency of China?

8. Name two languages spoken in China.

9. Name a major mountain range in China.

10. How many countries border China?

11. Name three of the natural regions of China.

12. China is divided into how many provinces? How many autonomous regions?

13. What is the national holiday of China?

14. Put the following countries in order in terms of area:
Canada, China, Russia, United States

15. What percent of China's land is arable?

16. What are the major crops grown in China?

17. What animals are raised in China?

18. What type of government exists in China?

Spotlight on Inner Mongolia
Visit the Web sites below to find out about Inner Mongolia's geography and culture.

The Chinese government's official site on Inner Mongolia.
The Inner Mongolia 60th Founding Anniversary web site

19. True or False: Inner Mongolia is the largest province in China.


20. How many people live in Inner Mongolia?


21. When was Inner Mongolia founded?


22. What are some of the favorite sports of people in Inner Mongolia?

23. What is the capital of Inner Mongolia?

24. Describe the flag of Inner Mongolia.