The communist country of China was ruled by dynasties and believed in the teachings of Buddhism. They were skilled in inventing useful items, such as, gunpowder, maps, magnetic compasses, and wooden blocks for printing. They felt self-sufficient and did not need help or trade with outsiders. They had everything they needed, until they discovered Opium. China had refused to trade with other countries, but Britain broke down those barriers when they offered Opium to the Chinese. Finally the doors of trade were opened! It did not take long though before China regretted the decision and destroyed millions of dollars worth of Opium. They no longer wanted to trade or accept goods from other countries. This caused war to break out between themselves and Britain. The Opium War gave Britain a stronghold in China allowing them to take control of the port in Hong Kong and receive back the money wasted from destroying Opium. It also opened the doors for trade with other countries.
In India, a battle was emerging between the Hindu and Muslim religion. Indians wanted to follow the Hindu faith but felt pressured into accepting the Muslim faith. The differences in beliefs were too great to overcome, so they remained devoted to their Hindu beliefs. India was a sought after country to trade with due to their array of spices, and they gladly sought trade with others. India also became home to one of the "Wonders of the World", the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built as a place of rest for the wife of Mongul Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal. People still travel to see this magnificent burial place.
Trade between India and Britain was important, so the East India Trading Company was created to finance and promote trade between them. The East India Trading Company also took on defending Britain in military situations. They became the powerhouse of trade in the seas. They attempted to make sure that all trade was happening as it should and sought to stop illegal trade or piracy.
Thank you for participating in the review game today. You did a great job answering the questions! I know the SkiBall game was tricky to figure out, but overall your teams did really well. Who knew that SkiBall could be so hard?!
This week you will be reading about Mexican and Latin American cultures. We will have Mexican food next week, listen to traditional music, and discuss their traditions. Feel free to bring anything that goes along with this unit.
Homework:
1. Read Unit 27
2. Begin research on your end of the year project. If you haven't told me what topic you are presenting on, please email me ASAP!!!
3. No other homework!
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