AP World HistorySEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Warm Up – September 2, 2015 Silk Road trade:

A. Flourished in spite of constant interferences from nomadic tribesB. Was confined to land routes across AsiaC. Bypassed MesopotamiaD. Established links between the empires of Han China and RomeE. Linked North Africa with Rome

Agenda◦ Warm Up◦ Classical China Primary Source Activity (~20 minutes) ◦ Presentation of Sources (5 minutes per group)

Don’t forget! ◦ Reading – Chapter 4 (Reading Guide due Friday, September 4th)

Essential Question

What makes a dynasty last?

Chinese Primary Source Activity

Divide into 6 groups.

Each group will be given a primary source from the Zhou, Qin, or Han dynasty.

As a group, you need to read the entire document (first!).

Once read, please do the following on one sheet of paper per group:1. Put your names, the name of your document, and any relevant facts (dates, times, people, dynasty, etc.)

on your paper. 2. Write a short summary of the document (4-6 complete sentences).3. Pick out any biases you notice and write them down in complete sentences.4. Answer any questions on your document in complete sentences.

You will present your findings to the class tomorrow. All work will be turned in after you present for a grade.