East Asia Museum Notes Page – Marco Polo Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Who was Marco Polo? (When/Where born? What is he best known for?)

2. Family, Early Life, Education3. Travels and Explorations (China) 4. Describe Marco Polo’s relationship with Kublai Khan5. Legacy of Marco Polo6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.biography.com/people/marco-polo-

9443861 http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/marco-

polo

East Asia Museum Notes Page – China vs. US Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Compare/contrast geography2. Compare/contrast history3. Compare/contrast government4. Compare/contrast economy5. Compare/contrast culture6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites:CIA World FactbookBBC Country Profiles

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Forbidden CityBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What was the Forbidden City?2. History of the Forbidden City (include

Who built it? When? Where? Etc.) 3. How did it affect the economy?4. Significance of the Forbidden City then5. Significance of the Forbidden City now6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/forbidden-city/ https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/forbidden.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/forbidden-

city/history.htm http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/great-forbidden-

city-china-001808

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Great Leap Forward

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What was it? Purpose? When did it occur?2. History/Background (What was the plan? How

was it put into action?)3. Key People – Who were they? What was their

role?4. Propaganda – use? Examples?5. Outcomes/Consequences?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-

history-1918-to-1980/china-1900-to-1976/the-great-leap-forward/

http://chineseposters.net/themes/great-leap-forward.php http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/

Great_Leap_Forward

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Yuan Dynasty / Kublai Khan

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Who was Kublai Khan? How did he come to power in China?

2. Why did they use a Chinese name and capital? 3. What are some major Yuan achievements?

Impact?4. What happened when the Yuan invaded Japan? 5. What caused the fall of the Yuan dynasty? 6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.history.com/topics/kublai-khan https://www.biography.com/people/kublai-khan-9369657 https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-

history/the-yuan-dynasty.htm https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/

yuan_dynasty.php https://asiasociety.org/education/mongol-dynasty

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Warring States Period

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Who were the Warring States? 2. Describe the Warring States geography. 3. Explain some of the military tactics used during this

period? 4. What was culture and society like during this period? 5. End of the Period - Who was successful in unifying

China and how? 6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/china-

history/warring-states-period.htm https://www.ancient.eu/Warring_States_Period/ http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/

Warring_States_Period

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Silk and the Silk Road

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is silk and how is it made? 2. Why did China keep their silk-making process a

secret for so long? 3. What was the Silk Road? 4. Why was it called the “Silk Road?” 5. Why was the Silk Road important?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.silk-road.com/artl/silkhistory.shtml http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/legend_of_silk.php http://www.history.com/topics/silk-road https://www.ancient.eu/Silk_Road/ https://www.travelchinaguide.com/silk-road/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Major CitiesBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Find the following information listed below for the following cities: Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and Kyoto

Location (country), Geography, Area History of the City Demographics –Population, Population

Density, GDP, per capita GDP Local culture Major tourist attractions and events

2. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/ https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/history.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/ https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/history.htm http://www.koreaorbit.com/korea-travel/seoul-south-korea/

history.html http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Seoul http://www.history.com/news/six-things-you-should-know-about-

tokyo https://www.encyclopedia.com/places/asia/japanese-political-

geography/tokyo http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Tokyo http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat25/sub167/item1000.html http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Kyoto

East Asia Museum Notes Page – ShintoismBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is Shintoism?2. Describe the origins/history of Shintoism3. What is a kami? Describe the significance of the

kami.4. What are some holy texts of Shinto?5. How do followers of Shinto worship? (Where?

Symbols? Rituals? Festivals? Etc.) 6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/ https://worldreligions.wordpress.ncsu.edu/shintoism/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Pearl HarborBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Basic History of Attack – Date, location, etc.2. Why did the Japanese decide to attack Pearl Harbor?

(why attack at all? Why there and not another US base?)

3. Key People4. Describe the three waves of the attack5. Results and Aftermath (death toll, ships, destroyed or

damaged, declaration of war, etc.)6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-

harbor http://www.historynet.com/pearl-harbor https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/

encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/pearl-harbor-attack-0

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/ Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor

East Asia Museum Notes Page – North Korea’s Kim Dynasty

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. How did North Korea’s Kim dynasty rise to power in North Korea?

2. Provide key biographical information about each of the three leaders in the Kim dynasty

Kim Il Sung Kim Jong Il Kim Jung Un

3. How has the dynasty kept power in North Korea?4. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/keeping-

kim-how-north-koreas-regime-stays-power https://www.biography.com/people/kim-il-sung-

9364759 https://www.biography.com/people/kim-jong-il-

201050 https://www.biography.com/people/kim-jong-un-

21125351 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/

2017/11/22/kim-jong-un-family-north-korea-dynasty/873513001/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Hosting the Olympics

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is the process for being chosen to host the Olympics? What are the requirements?

2. Advantages of hosting the Games3. What cities in East Asia have hosted the Olympics? (cities,

summer or winter, and year)4. Economic impact of hosting the Olympic games5. What happens to Olympic venues once the games have

ended? (give specific examples from East Asian host cities)6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.olympic.org/ https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/economics-

hosting-olympic-games http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/

athens_games/backyard.htm https://www.olympic.org/all-about-the-candidature-

process http://www.olympics.mu/effect-host-countrys-

economy https://www.kshb.com/newsy/when-the-olympics-

end-some-host-cities-are-left-with-empty-facilities

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Japan’s Geography and Its Impact

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Describe Japan’s geography2. Describe the Ring of Fire (what is it? Where? Etc.)3. Describe the major natural disasters that have

occurred in Japan in recent history (most devastating)4. Causes and Effects of the Fukushima Power Plant

disaster in 20115. How has Japan adapted to living on the Ring of Fire?

(how have they prepared for earthquakes, volcanoes, or tsunamis?)

6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/ring-fire/ https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/ring-fire/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/ring-of-

fire/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/ring-of-

fire/ http://www.elist10.com/top-10-natural-disasters-in-japanese-

history/ http://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-

and-security/safety-of-plants/fukushima-accident.aspx http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/15/

japan.nuclear.disaster.timeline/index.html http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2016/07/01/preparing-for-

the-worst-disaster-education-in-japan/ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/

8375591/Japan-earthquake-country-better-prepared-than-anyone-for-quakes-and-tsunamis.html

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Three Kingdoms Period

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is the Three Kingdoms Period? 2. How did this period begin?3. History of the Three Kingdoms Period4. Significance of the Three Kingdoms Period then5. Significance of the Three Kingdoms Period now6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/

three_kingdoms/ https://www.britannica.com/event/Three-Kingdoms-

ancient-kingdoms-China https://www.chinaeducenter.com/en/whychina/

threekingdoms.php

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Environmental Issues

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. History of environmental issues in China 2. Climate Change3. Role of the United Nations4. Pollution (air and water)5. Population growth6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.livescience.com/g00/27862-china-environmental-

problems.html?i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%3D&i10c.ua=1

https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/china-and-the- environment

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/feng-zhaokui/china-climate- change-fight_b_5798234.html

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Gaokao Exam (National Higher Education Entrance Examination)

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is the gaokao exam? When is it taken and by whom?

2. What is the procedure for taking the exam?3. What is the history of the gaokao exam? (i.e. when

did it begin? Who started it and why?)4. What are some “pros” to having Chinese high-

schoolers take this test?5. What are some “cons” to having Chinese high-

schoolers take this test?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/12/

gaokao-china-toughest-school-exam-in-world http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-36457453 http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-06/07/

c_136347192.htm

East Asia Museum Notes Page – The Grand Canal

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Who built the Grand Canal? 2. Where was/is the Grand Canal located?3. How was the Grand Canal built? 4. Why was the Grand Canal built? 5. Describe the economic impact of the Grand Canal.6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Grand-Canal-China https://www.ducksters.com/history/china/

grand_canal.php http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20140930-beijings-

extraordinary-grand-canal

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Han Dynasty Inventions

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Choose 5 inventions and include:a. Historyb. Usesc. Inventor d. Time periode. Impact

2. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://totallyhistory.com/han-dynasty-inventions/ http://thehandynasty.com/han-dynasty-inventions.html https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/focus/inventions.htm

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Taoism and Feng Shui

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Who was Lao Tzu? 2. What is the Tao? 3. How did this philosophy spread throughout East Asia? 4. What is Feng Shui? Who Started Feng Shui?5. What are some common symbols and rituals of

Taosim and Feng Shui?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-516/Feng-Shui-

What-Is-It-and-Where-Does-It-Come-From.html https://fengshuiforreallife.com/basics/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Traditional Foods

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Traditional Foods of Chinaa.What is the traditional way of preparing food in Chinab.Describe two traditional meals (one every day and one

holiday/ritual)2. Traditional Food of Korea

a.What is the traditional way of preparing food in Koreab.Describe two traditional meals (one every day and one

holiday/ritual)3. Traditional Food of Japan

a.What is the traditional way of preparing food in Japanb.Describe two traditional meals (one every day and one holiday/ritual)

4. What crops are native to each country (China, Korea, and Japan)? How does that impact traditional food/meals?5. What are some similarities in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Cuisine? Differences?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.ibiblio.org/chineseculture/

contents/food/p-food-c01s01.html http://www.korea.net/AboutKorea/Korean-

Life/Food http://www.foodbycountry.com/Germany-to-

Japan/Japan.html

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Japanese Imperialism and WWII

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is imperialism? What countries did Japan imperialize and when

2. What might have motivated Japan’s imperialism of other countries?

3. Who was Japan allied with during WWII?4. War tactics of the Japanese (Kamikaze, Pearl

Harbor)5. Japanese surrender (Atomic Bombs,

Reparations/Punishments)6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/h48japan5.htm http://www.iun.edu/~hisdcl/G369_2002/

japanese_imperialism.htm http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/hirohito https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2011/10/world-war-ii-

the-fall-of-imperial-japan/100175/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Atomic BombsBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What was the Manhattan Project? 2. What was the Potsdam Declaration?3. Bombing of Hiroshima (date, the bomb, stats,

effects, etc.)4. Bombing of Nagasaki (date, the bomb, stats,

effects, etc.)5. What was the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.history.com/topics/atomic-bomb-history https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/bombings-

hiroshima-and-nagasaki-1945 https://www.britannica.com/technology/atomic-bomb

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Korean Culture: K Pop

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is K Pop?2. Pick three popular K Pop artists/groups to research

Name of artist(s) Characteristics of videos/performances Has their influence spread further than South

Korea?3. K Pop in the United States4. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://kpopforbeginners.weebly.com/what-is-kpop.html https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/2/16/16915672/

what-is-kpop-history-explained http://www.dummymag.com/features/k-pop-guide

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Visiting Japan and South Korea

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Travelling to Japan and South Korea What language is spoken in Japan? What are some

common phrases someone should know before traveling to Japan? What currency is used in Japan? What is the exchange rate to US Dollars?

What language is spoken in South Korea? What are some common phrases someone should know before traveling to South Korea? What currency is used in South Korea? What is the exchange rate to US Dollars?

2. Two major tourist attractions to see in Japan (for each - include location, significance, what visitors can do/see, etc.)

3. Two major tourist attractions to see in South Korea (for each - include location, significance, what visitors can do/see, etc.)

4. Snapple Facts

East Asia Museum Notes Page –

Useful Websites: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2196.html https://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/

south-korea-guide http://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-japan/ https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/south-korea-

beautiful-places/index.html

North Koreans in JapanBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Why is there a community of North Koreans living in Japan?2. In what city do they reside?3. What is daily life like for this group of people?4. Why are they loyal to North Korea?5. What challenges do they face living in Japan?6. Snapple Facts

East Asia Museum Notes Page –

Useful Websites: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-05/inside-

japans-north-korean-school/9119332 https://www.vox.com/a/borders/japan-north-

korea

Chinese Calendar and Traditional Holidays/Festivals Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Give a brief history on the Chinese calendar What is it based on? How is it divided or organized? When was it developed?

2. Choose 4 different traditional Chinese holidays/festivals: Include the name and when the holiday is celebrated Explain the history or the significance of the holiday Describe traditions associated with the holiday (how

the holiday is celebrated)

2. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/

chinese_calendar.php https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/

public-holiday.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/

holidays/ http://www.religionfacts.com/chinese-religion/

holidays

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Chinese Fortune-telling Oracle Bones and the I-ChingBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

Oracle Bonesa. What are the Oracle Bones? Who used them? When were they

used?b. How are they used to predict the future?

I-Chingc. What is the I-Ching? When was the I-Ching used? Who used

them?d. How was the I-ching used to predict the Future?

e. Why do you think fortune telling was important in ancient China? Is it still used today?f. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://china.mrdonn.org/oraclebones.html http://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-

ancient-writings/reading-oracle-bones-and-writing-future-shang-dynasty-005610

https://kids.kiddle.co/I_Ching https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/I_Ching

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Mao Zedong

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Mao Zedong’s young life and personal life.2. What were his policies in the government, what was his

leadership style.3. What was his role in the China Civil War?4. Describe one of the Mao Zedong’s successes as a leader.5. Discuss one of his failures while ruling China.6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.ducksters.com/biography/

world_leaders/mao_zedong.php https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Mao-

Zedong/353423 http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ma/

Mao_Tse-tung

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Chiang Kai-Shek

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Chiang Kai Shek young life and personal life.2. What were his policies in the government, what was his

leadership style.3. What was his role in the China Civil War?4. Describe one of Chiang Kai Shek ’s successes as a leader.5. Discuss one of his failures while ruling China.6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-

china.html https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/

Chiang-Kai-shek/352947 http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ch/

Chiang_Kai-shek

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Chinese Arts and Literature

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Dance (time period, key people/artists, history, and impact)2. Music (time period, key people/artists, history, and impact)3. Painting (time period, key people/artists, history, and

impact)4. Sculpture (time period, key people/artists, history, and

impact)5. Poems/Drama/Literature (time period, key people/artists,

history, and impact)6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-

chinese-art.html https://dance.lovetoknow.com/

Traditional_Chinese_Dance http://china.mrdonn.org/music.html http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-

china.html

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Deng Xiaoping/ One Child Policy

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

Deng Xiaoping1. Describe Xiaoping’ background, what was his early

political/military career like? 2. Describe one of Deng Xiaoping’s successes as a leader.3. Discuss one of his failures while ruling China.

One Child Policy4. History Purpose of the policy, Controversy of the policy5. Effects of the policy

6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/5-things-to-

know-about-china-s-1-child-policy-1.3294335 http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/de/

Deng_Xiaoping https://kids.kiddle.co/Deng_Xiaoping https://kids.britannica.com/students/

article/Deng-Xiaoping/273965

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Foot Binding

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is foot binding? 2. Describe the history of foot binding. 3. What was the process for foot binding? 4. Who is Chinese society would be most likely to bind their

feet? 5. Why did people in China bind their feet? 6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://china.mrdonn.org/footbinding.html https://www.theatlantic.com/china/

archive/2013/09/the-peculiar-history-of-foot-binding-in-china/279718/

https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture- traditions/cultural-traditions/foot-binding.htm

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Cultural Revolution

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What was the Cultural Revolution? 2. What was the goal/purpose of the Cultural Revolution? 3. Who implemented the Cultural Revolution? 4. How was the Cultural Revolution carried out by the Chinese

government? (i.e. what did they do during this time period?) 5. What were the effects of the Cultural Revolution?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://kids.kiddle.co/Cultural_Revolution http://www.ducksters.com/biography/

world_leaders/mao_zedong.php https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/

Cultural-Revolution/353025

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Hong Kong

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Geography of Hong Kong 2. History of Hong Kong (special focus on Hong Kong, China &

Great Britain)3. Government of Hong Kong (special focus on how it is both

connected and disconnected to/from China)4. Economy of Hong Kong5. Culture of Hong Kong6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.ducksters.com/geography/

country.php?country=Hong%20Kong https://kids.britannica.com/students/

article/Hong-Kong/274932/286646-toc https://www.facts-about-hong-kong.com/

History-of-Hong-Kong.html

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Korean War

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What was the Korean War, Who was involved, when and where did the war happen?

2. What were the reasons for the start of Korean War? Discuss the connection to the Cold War.

3. Describe the time line of significant events and battles of the war, Include a description of a pivotal battle.

4. Discuss the involvement of foreign countries and the role they played.

5. What was the outcome of the Korean War for each of the parties involved?6. Snapple facts.

East Asia Museum Notes Page –

Useful Websites: http://www.ducksters.com/history/

cold_war/korean_war.php https://kids.kiddle.co/Korean_War https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/

Korean-War/353347

Traditional DressBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Describe the Traditional costume/clothes of BOTH Men and Women in China. What was it called, what was it made of, who

would wear these clothes and when would they wear these clothes.

2. Describe the Traditional costume/clothes of BOTH Men and Women in Korea. What was it called, what was it made of, who

would wear these clothes and when would they wear these clothes.

3. Describe the Traditional costume/clothes of BOTH Men and Women in Japan. What was it called, what was it made of, who

would wear these clothes and when would they wear these clothes.

4. What similarities do you notice among the three traditional styles in China, Korea, and Japan?

5. How has western influence changed how people in East Asia dress today?6. Snapple Facts

East Asia Museum Notes Page –

Useful Websites: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/

traditional-chinese-clothes.htm https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/clothing/ http://www.theworldofchinese.com/2013/06/

evolution-of-chinese-womens-clothing/ http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?

articleId=100729 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanbok http://www.lifeinkorea.com/Culture/Clothes/

clothes.cfm?xURL=male http://www.facts-about-japan.com/clothing.html http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/virtual/kimono/

kimono01.html

Japan’s Railway SystemBe sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What How did railways begin in Japana. What year?b. Who built them?c. Who paid for them?

2. Where did the first Railways in Japan travel to/from?

3. What are the different classifications of Rail Travel in Japan?

4. Railways today: a. Who owns them todayb. Who operates them today? c. How much rail is there?

5. Discuss the Shinkansen. a. What is it why is it significant? b. How long has it been in service? c. How many have there been?

6. Snapple Facts

East Asia Museum Notes Page –

Useful Websites:

http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/cool/index.html http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/economy/

q8.html http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat23/sub153/

item853.html

Censorship in North Korea and China

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. What is State sponsored censorship?2. What and how these items are censored in China (choose 2-3)?

a. Internetb. Booksc. Speechd. Television/mediae. Education

3. What is the consequence/ effect of censorship on the Chinese People? What happens if they violate the rules?

4. What and how these items are censored in North Korea (choose 2-3)?

a. Internetb. Booksc. Speechd. Television/mediae. Education

5. What is the consequence/ effect of censorship on the North Korean people? What happens if they violate the rules?6. Snapple facts

Useful Websites: http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/in/

Internet_censorship_in_China https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/03/

opinion/sunday/chinas-censored-world.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Censorship_in_China

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Censorship_in_North_Korea

http://www.indexoncensorship.org/ 2013/12/north-korea-deleting-history/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

Mongol Empire1. When did the Mongol Empire exist? Where did they

come from? How large did they become?2. How was the Mongol military so successful?3. What was Mongol culture like? 4. Why did the Mongols empire collapse?

Genghis Khan5. How did Genghis Khan rise to power? How long did he

rule the Mongols? How big did his empire get? How did he die?

6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongol_Empire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan http://web.newworldencyclopedia.org/

entry/Mongol_Empire http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/

10-things-you-may-not-know-about-genghis-khan

https://www.hexapolis.com/2014/10/09/14- intriguing-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-the-mongols/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – The Great Wall

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. How big is the Great Wall? Where in China is it located? Is it one big wall or many parts? Can you see it from space?

2. Why was the Wall built? 3. When was it started? When was it completed? Who

decided to build it? 4. How was it built? Who constructed it and what were

working conditions like? What materials did they use? 5. What is the Great Wall like today?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China http://www.history.com/topics/great-wall-of-china https://www.travelchinaguide.com/

china_great_wall/facts/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Confucianism

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1. Who was Confucius? When did he live? Where was he from? What was his name?

2. What are the basic beliefs of Confucianism?3. What are the important Confucian Texts? What are they

about?4. How did Confucianism spread? Where is it practiced today?5. Include 5 famous/interesting quotes from Confucius and what

they mean.6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: http://www.religionfacts.com/confucianism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confucius https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/

confucius https://biographies.knoji.com/25-interesting-

facts-about-confucius-a-great-chinese-philosopher/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Terracotta Army

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1. What is the Terracotta Army? Who wanted it made? How long did it take to make? Who built it? When was it made?

2. What is Terracotta?3. Where was it discovered? By whom? When?4. What types of soldiers/animals/etc. are part of the Army?5. Where is the Terracotta Army now?6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/10-

amazing-facts-about-the-terra-cotta-warriors

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Tiananmen Square

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1. Where is Tiananmen Square located? When was it built? Who built it?

2. What does Tiananmen mean? What was the original purpose of the Tiananmen?

3. How is the square laid out? How was it changed over time? What other important things are around it?

4. List several major events that have taken place at the square.

5. Explain the Tiananmen Square incident of 1989.6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Tiananmen_Square https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Tiananmen_Square_protests_of_1989 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananmen http://www.history.com/topics/tiananmen-

square

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Tang and Song Achievements

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1. Describe in detail 5 major accomplishments or inventions of the Tang and Song Dynasties. You must include at least TWO from each dynasty.

2. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tang_dynasty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_dynasty http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/song-

dynasty.html http://totallyhistory.com/tang-dynasty-

inventions/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Taiwan

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1. Where is Taiwan? Give a basic overview of the geography and climate.

2. Provide a brief history of the Chinese in Taiwan? When did they move there, when did China take control, lose control, get it back?

3. Since 1949, who has been in control of Taiwan? Explain their relationship with mainland China, the UN, rest of world.

4. Describe Taiwan’s economy and government.5. Describe Taiwan’s culture.6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/

the-world-factbook/geos/tw.html http://thefactfile.org/interesting-facts-

taiwan/

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Martial Arts

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1. Explain the origins and principles of the following 5 major East Asian Martial Arts

Taekwondo Judo Wing Chun Jujutsu Karate

2. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwondo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Chun https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Sumo Wrestling

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1. Explain the origins of Sumo Wrestling and Culture.2. What are the rules of a match?3. Explain the professional levels of Sumo. What are the

requirements to be a Sumo?4. Explain a Sumo Tournament5. What is life like as a Sumo Wrestler?6. Snapple facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumo https://www.odigo.jp/articles/12341-25-fast-

facts-about-sumo-wrestling

East Asia Museum Notes Page – Samurai and Feudal Japan

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Samurai1. Who were the Samurai? What was their role? Who did they

work for? When did they start, end?2. Explain the philosophy of Samurai culture.3. Describe the armor and weaponry used by the Samurai

Feudal Japan4. Describe the concept of Feudalism5. Explain the different levels of Feudal Society in Ancient Japan

6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai https://www.factinate.com/things/30-

interesting-facts-samurai/ http://www.ushistory.org/civ/10c.asp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edo_society

East Asia Museum Notes Page – South Korean Technology

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Describe the origins and major creations of the following South Korean Tech companies

Samsung LG SK Hynix

2. Explain the internet in South Korea. How many people use it? How does its speed compare to other countries?

3. Explain cyber culture in South Korea and its influence on society.

4. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Internet_in_South_Korea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_Corporation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SK_Hynix

East Asia Museum Notes Page – South Korea v North Korea

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1. Compare the countries of North and South Korea using the following categories

Geography Economy Government Culture Current Issues

2. Snapple facts

Useful Websites: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/

the-world-factbook/geos/ks.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/

the-world-factbook/geos/kn.html

East Asia Museum Notes Page – North Korean Nuclear Program

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. When did the program start? Which North Korean leader started it?

2. How do nuclear weapons work? How is it different than nuclear power?

3. What is an ICBM? How does it work?4. How has the world responded to North Korea’s nuclear

program?5. Create a timeline of at least 7 and no more than 10 significant moments in the nuclear program.6. Snapple facts

Useful Websites:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ North_Korea_and_weapons_of_mass_destruction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Timeline_of_the_North_Korean_nuclear_pro

China Museum Notes Page – China and North Korea

Be sure to number your notes with the corresponding question:

1. Compare/Contrast borders/geography 2. History of alliance3. Compare/Contrast economy 4. Compare/Contrast government5. Compare/Contrast military and nuclear weapons 6. Snapple Facts

Useful Websites:CIA World FactbookBBC Country Profiles