BIG IDEAS & PROBING QUESTIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ANCIENT CHINA STUDY

CHAOS
“How much chaos happened between China and the world??’’ Alejandro R.

CONFLICT
“Was dodge ball invented in ancient China and did they reall throw severed heads instead of balls??”
Rodolfo S.

ORDER
“Why don’t Chinese people have New Years on January 1st? Kevin G.C.

CONFLICT
“Did Chinese people have a conflict between each other over the Great Wall?” Christina R.

POWER
“Do Chinese people have more power than United States people?” Jesus C.

CHANGE
“How did the great wall change China?” Andrea G.

ORDER
“What is the purpose of having an emperor in China? Eric S.

CHANGE
“What was the difference between the modern Chinese ceremonies and ancient ones.” Karina M.

CHANGE
“How did  Chinese people change their ways of being during war?” Julisa C.

CONFLICTS
“How do Chinese people have conflicts with each other?” Julisa C.

ORDER
“How did the Chinese keep the Great Wall in Shape? Lee M.

CHANGE
“Do they always change to different palaces when there is a new Emperor” Jasmine M.

POWER
“Does China have more power than the U.S.” Jesus V.

ORDER
“Did the Chinese get paid well in ancient times?” Adam B.

CHANGE
1. “How many people built the great wall?”
2. “Who told the Empire to build the Great Wall?” Mauricio F.

CHAOS
“Did Ancient China have to over power the chaos of being over populated?” Desiree M.

CONFLICTS
“Do they have conflicts with sharing?” Maribel S.

IDENTITY
1.“Why is China so polluted?”
2.  “How many people  are dieing because of this? Natalie F.

POWER
1.“Who has more power,China or Japan?”
2. “Has China ever had a giant riot?”
3. "Has China changed a lot or a little over the years.” David L.

CHANGE
“How does the Great Wall of China protect the Chinese?” Stephanie A.

ORDER vs. CHAOS
“How do the civilians of China protect themselves from chaos?” Jocelin I.

CHANGE
“How have the Chinese changed over the years?” Yasmeen S.

CHANGE
“What kind of weapons did they have in ancient China?” Martin I.

POWER
1. “How much power did the Emperor have over China?”
2. “How come China has more advanced power than us, for example, they invent all the ‘GameBoys’ and things?” Mayra S.

POWER
“How much power did China have in the past?” Rosemary A.

ORDER vs. CHAOS
“Did ancient China become chaotic when it was becoming overpopulated?” Desiree M.