China Inquiry -- History 30% Project History Department Essential Learning: Make connections and use the

knowledge of the past to address current issues

Gabriel Giacoppo March 22 2013 Period 6-7 China inquiry

Explore current China through the news. *Question provided for this inquiry.
Compare and contrast cultural diffusion (sharing of ideas and goods) of ancient and modern China.

1.) Inquiry

(3-5+ sentences Stretch your thinking; Be specific; Draw connections from past history and current events)
Cultural diffusion must have changed tremendously over all those years from ancient to modern china. The trade system that was developed in modern china was definitely better for all the people. The fact that you didnt have to give up something you had in order to receive something (a good) you wanted is much better because people could keep what they had and still receive something, by paying money instead of goods. Back then, it must have been tough to give something up that was important for something that was also important. Now, people can do both. People still have to balance their money though, and make sure they want something before they buy it. In China there were also probably many different beliefs invented throughout all those years. The Chinese people have probably become more modern in their beliefs, and dont force people to practice their religion. A variety of people from different backgrounds likely populate china in modern times, making the country more diverse than in the past.

2.) Prediction What do you think you will find?

3.) Citations of References A. China Revealed Silk Road Embedded Video (Only watch the first 3 minute video) B. Office of the US Trade Representative Text-- Website

Gabriel Giacoppo March 22 2013 Period 6-7 China inquiry

Use easybib.com to properly cite the reference materials that you use for your investigation within the selected news site. Select APA format. Alphabetize.
A.) "China." Office of the United States Trade Representative. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2013. B.) "Classic Discovery Shows." Discovery Channel. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2013.

4.) Investigation (2+ pieces of evidence per Citation = 4+ Pieces of Evidence)

(Expected and unexpected answers, insights, and questions related to the inquiry focus. Use Language Toolkit 2 for help with citations using APA style)
1.) Discovery Chanel video--- Discovery Atlas China Revealed: Silk Road (2006) believes the silk trade route produced such a successful trade industry that the Chinese cities were some of the most wealthy and cosmopolitan cities in the world during the second century. 2.) Discovery Channel video --- Discovery Atlas China Revealed: Silk Road (2006) believes China closed off trade and in 1978 reopened trading in steel and consumer goods. 3.) Website---US Trade Representative Report (2011) states, The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2011 were: Machinery ($12.2 billion), Miscellaneous Grain, Seed, Fruit (soybeans) ($10.7 billion), Electrical Machinery ($10.1 billion), Vehicles ($6.8 billion), and Aircraft ($6.4 billion). 4.)Website--- US Trade Representative Report (2011) states, China was the United States= largest supplier of goods imports in 2011.

Gabriel Giacoppo March 22 2013 Period 6-7 China inquiry

5.) Analysis (5-8 sentences Follow PEEER Overview model) Write a PEEER paragraph that answers the Inquiry Question For your Evidence statement use one of your Direct Quotes Color-code your paragraph -While China abandoned its highly profitable silk trade of the 2nd century BCE, it is now rising again as a powerful exporter of goods. This shows that in modern times that china has expanded its trade, and has become the United States main source for electrical machinery, vehicles, aircraft, seeds, and fruit. US Trade Representative Report (2011). In fact, the US Trade Representative Report (2011) states, China was the United States= largest supplier of goods imports in 2011. Furthermore, all great empires of the past do not simply cease to have a great impact on our world, but rather find a way to enhance the world. Clearly, China did not fall for good when it closed its silk trade business, and it is now on its way to becoming as powerful as it was before. Compare and contrast cultural diffusion (sharing of ideas and goods) of ancient and modern China.

INQUIRY RUBRIC Research

A Properly uses the 5 Ws of Website Evaluation and Easybib.com without exception Ideas and elaboration include thorough and insightful historical connections. Includes variety in sentence structure and high-level word choice throughout. Is free of most errors conventions.

B Properly uses the 5 Ws of Website Evaluation and Easybib.com with few exceptions. Ideas and elaboration include insightful historical connections. Includes variety in sentence structure and high-level word choice occasionally. Is generally free of most errors in conventions. Follows instructions with one or two omissions, and includes Del Mar

C Somewhat uses the 5 Ws of Website Evaluation and Easybib.com properly. Ideas or elaboration includes insightful historical connections. Includes a lack of variety in sentence structure and highlevel word choice. Has some errors in conventions.

D Does not use the 5 Ws of Website Evaluation and Easybib.com properly. Ideas nor elaboration include historical connections. Includes a lack of variety in sentence structure and high-level word choice throughout. Contains errors in conventions, so serious that meaning is somewhat obscured. Follows instructions with multiple omissions, and does not include Del Mar

Historical Connections

Written Expression

Quality of Work

Follows instructions completely and includes Del Mar header, 12 point

Follows instructions with several omissions, may not include Del Mar

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header, 12 point Cambria or Times New Roman font.

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Gabriel Giacoppo March 22 2013 Period 6-7 China inquiry header, or 12 point Cambria or Times New Roman font.