Week 9

(March 15th-18th)

This week we will be focusing on understanding the Mongol influence in China and begin our unit on Japan.

Standards:

  • 6.C.1.1​ Analyze how cultural expressions reflected the values of civilizations, societies and regions (e.g., oral traditions, art, dance, music, literature, and architecture).

  • 6.H.2.1 Explain how invasions, conquests, and migrations affected various civilizations, societies and regions.

  • 6.H.2.3 Explain how innovations and/or technology transformed civilizations, societies, and regions over time.

  • 6.E.1.2 Explain how quality of life is impacted by economic choices of civilizations, societies and regions.

  • 6.C&G.1.4 Compare the role and evolution of laws and legal systems in various civilizations, societies and regions.

By the end of this week, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  1. How did the Mongol Empire grow?

  2. What was the daily life of the Mongols like?

  3. How did the physical features of Japan influence the development of Japan?

  4. What are important features in Japan?