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 * Culture in Han China and Imperial Rome**

Penny Crayon is a budding artist and musician keenly interested in the culture of Han Dynasty China and Imperial Rome. Ms. Crayon likes to make clay figurines and watch WWE wrestling. She has written several popular songs, including //Ode to Undertaker// and //Cena Serenade//. To help her decide which dynasty to visit, you will need to research answers to the following key questions:

= **Key Questions:** =
 * What types of entertainment existed in the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire?


 * Describe the term, “bread and circuses,” the Roman emperors started for its citizens.


 * For what architecture, paintings, literature, or sculptures are ancient Rome and China most famous?


 * Which empire should Ms. Crayon, an artist and musician, visit? Why?

= = =Resources= Your research will be confined to the following web resources and library databases. If you wish to use a resource not on this list you must seek approval from your teacher.

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 * Library Databases **
 * @http://www.micdslibrary.com/databases.html

Scroll down to the History/Social Studies menu; the ABCCLIO Ancient World History database is particularly helpful.

=Research and Citations= Use the space below to record your research for each question. Remember that you will need to cite your sources using the format found on the MICDS Library resource page.

What types of entertainment existed in the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire?
Han China: There was a lot of entertainment that existed in the Han Dynasty. One important type of entertainment that existed was the unique art form of Chinese paper cutting and folding also called origami. Many people of the Han Dynasty used this for everyday life. This was used and still is used today in modern time to decorate homes, like windows and doors.

Imperial Rome: The Roman Empire had a lot of entertainment in their daily lives. Most of the Romans went to the Colosseum also known as the Forum of Trajan, this was a part of everyday life. There were many events like chariot races, mock naval battles, gladiator games, animal fighting and many other exciting events there. Also, Circus Maximus was a popular place to go for sporting events. Romans of the Roman Empire also participated or listened to music, usually they had music at events like parties. Both the patricians and plebeians had music in their daily lives.

Describe the term, “bread and circuses,” the Roman emperors started for its citizens.
Han China:

Imperial Rome: "Bread and circuses" is described meaning that the Romans were happy to forget their troubles when the had the entertainment of the imperial games. The Roman Empire had many games, there were at least 77 days per year dedicated to the games but later emperors changed it to 100 days. They had chariot races, gladiator games, mock naval battles, animal fighting and other games. This term means to the Romans that they could forget about any bad things going on with them or in the empire and relax and enjoy the entertainment they had the pleasure of watching.

For what architecture, paintings, literature, or sculptures are ancient Rome and China most famous?
Han China: One of China's greatest architectural achievements is the Great Wall of China, this is a large wall that was used to keep enemies out of their empire. Also, the Han Dynasty was divided into two periods the western Han and eastern Han. In the western Han culture flourished, old books were rediscovered and new books were written. Artist in the Han Dynasty painted paintings and portraits. The people of the Han Dynasty also painted this for the deceased. Also, Chinese people created many inventions like the compass, paper and movable type printing. Important books were written by scholars. The Han Dynasty also had dictionaries. The Han Dynasty used art to decorate mirrors. Chinese paper cutting and folding was very important because it was used to decorate windows and doors, it is a very unique art form that is still used in modern daily life. Chinese paper cutting and folding used symmetry and was especially important during festivals of Chinese holidays.

Imperial Rome: Rome and China had many different famous architecture, paintings, literature and sculptures. Rome had the Colosseum which is a large amphitheater that hosted the games in the Roman Empire. It could hold 50,000 spectators and could provide the luxury that the Romans needed. Also, Rome had Circus Maximus, a huge hippodrome know as the most colossal sporting building in history. Romans had aqueducts, they were the most important architectural structure in Rome. It is a canal that carries clean water through mountains, it provided water for all the different villages in the Roman Empire. Aqueducts also provided a steady water supply and allowed farmers to water crops and feed animals if needed. The Roman Empire had the Pantheon, a temple built for the Roman gods. The Pantheon was built around 126 CE. The Romans also had literature, this was influenced by Greek authors. Earliest books and readings were about the early military history of Rome. Some examples of these texts are 'Histories' of Tacitus, 'History of Rome' by Livy and 'Gallic Wars' by Julius Caesar. The Ancient Roman Empire did include music in their everyday life. Usually events had music playing in the back round for peoples entertainment.

Similarities and Differences
Before deciding which dynasty your client should visit, you may wish to create a simple Venn Diagram to compare/contrast the two empires. You may use [|this template] or create one online at Read-Write-Think.

Which empire should Ms. Crayon, an artist and musician, visit? Why?
Ms. Crayon, an artist and musician should visit the Roman Empire. She should visit this empire because it fits her personality more in many ways. One important way is the part of her who enjoys to watch WWE wrestling, this part of her would really enjoy the Colosseum because of the violent games like chariot races, mock naval battles, gladiator games and animal fighting. These games are similar to wrestling and Ms. crayon would enjoy them if should went to them, for her it would be like going to a wrestling match. She would also like Circus Maximus which is found in Rome, a very large hippodrome known for holding many sporting events. She would like Circus Maximus because since she watches wrestling she might want or be willing to try to enjoy other sporting events. Ms. Crayon would enjoy the Roman Empire because the Romans are open to music, music was a part of their lives and since Ms. Crayon is a musician she would enjoy all the music they have. She would also enjoy visiting this empire because of the art that is there everyday. Ms. Crayon can learn about the empire while she is in it by reading the literature. Ms. Crayon could read 'Gallic Wars' by Julius Caesar, 'Histories' of Tacitus and 'History of Rome' by Livy to explore the culture of Rome. Another way Ms. Crayon could explore Rome's culture and architecture is by visiting the Pantheon while on her stay at this empire. She can enjoy and soak in the culture and the true Roman Empire. Ms. Crayon would most likely enjoy this empire and would be persuaded to visit this empire.

= **Travel Poster Components:** =

You will create a travel poster for each of the two empires. Each poster should be attractive, persuasive, and highlight the major features related to your topic. You will create the posters using Glogster.edu (instructions will be provided in class) and they should contain the following components:

__**Travel Poster Components**__
 * 1) One Glogster.edu poster for each dynasty
 * 2) At least three "must see" tourist features with detailed text and relevant images for each dynasty (Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Compass, Confucianism and paper)
 * 3) At least one audio recording on each poster

The **[|Poster Rubric]** will be used to evaluate your work; you should refer to it before handing in your final product. When you have completed the poster, embed it below the "Travel Poster" heading below:

Travel Posters
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media type="custom" key="6215391" = **Oral Presentation Guidelines** = The oral presentation is your opportunity to share your posters, explain whether your client should visit Han China or the Roman Empire, and should follow these guidelines:
 * 1) Less than three minutes in length
 * 2) Should address/explain the "must see" features of each dynasty
 * 3) Should explain which destination the client should visit and why

This presentation is about speaking skills and the use of your posters. You will be permitted to use notecards but are NOT to simply read your notes to the audience. The **[|Presentation Rubric]** will be used to evaluate your work; you should refer to it before giving your final presentation