Listen Up - On the Road in China

Listen to this series of short reports from a reporter on the road in China.

Compare what you learn in these reports to what you know about The Silk Road in ancient times.

Also - read some excerpts from Marco Polo's diary from when he traveled the Silk Road.

SILK ROAD ASSIGNMENT

Hi kids! Sorry I am away today - trust that I am cozied up in my bed drinking Neo-Citron as you read this. So your mission, should you choose to accept it (actually, you have no choice) is to pick one of the cities along the Silk Road and find out everything you can about it - but particularly about the people/culture of the area (religion, food, language, etc). There are more than enough cities that everyone can pick a different one - no duplicating! Here is a list of them (select only from the Continental Silk Road). Nobody gets Constantinople/Istanbul - off limits!

This website has a ton of fabulous info about the Silk Road:

Silk Road Seattle

Islam

An Overview

1 month reflection

I would like you to compose a one page reflection on the class so far - highlighting what you have learned, any AHA! moments, any questions you have and comments about what areas of interest you would like us to look at in the days ahead. These reflections are a vital part of how I will assess your learning in this class so please approach the task thoughfully.

When you are finished your reflection, explore these two websites so that you understand the different empires that existed in Mesopotamia and have some understanding of the culture of Ancient Egypt:

Mesopotamia

Ancient Egypt at the British Museum