Download A. Chinese Creation Myth

Name:
Period:
Date:
World History – Schenck
China Religion EQ
“What is the function of religion in ancient civilizations,
and how does it still impact our world today?”
A. Chinese Creation Myth
Focus Question: What does the creation myth tell us about religion in ancient China?
Tasks:
1. Summarize the Chinese Creation Myth.
2. Find similarities between the Chinese Creation Myth and the Hindu, Sumerian,
and Egyptian myths.
3. Answer the focus question.
4. Discuss/create a way to share/present this information to the class.
Resource: http://www.mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/myths/english/2_chinese_full.htm
Work/Notes:
1. Summarize the Chinese Creation Myth.
2. Find similarities between the Chinese Creation Myth and the Hindu, Sumerian,
and Egyptian myths.
3. Answer the focus question.
4. Discuss/create a way to share/present this information to the class.
Class Discussion Notes
A. Chinese Creation Myth
1. Summarize the Chinese Creation Myth:
2. List similarities between the Chinese Creation Myth and the Hindu, Sumerian,
and Egyptian myths:
3. What does the creation myth tell us about religion in ancient China?
B. Ancestor Worship:
1. Define ancestor worship:
2. List ways ancestor worship is practiced.
3. What was the purpose of ancestor worship in ancient China?
C. Restless Spirits:
1. What is the festival of Qingming?
2. How does the festival today compare to ancient Chinese rituals, and how have
traditions changed over time?
3. How does ancient Chinese religion influence present day culture?
D. “What is the function of religion in ancient civilizations, and how does it still
impact our world today?”
Name:
Period:
Date:
World History – Schenck
China Religion EQ
“What is the function of religion in ancient civilizations,
and how does it still impact our world today?”
B. Ancestor Worship:
Focus Question: What was the purpose of ancestor worship in ancient China?
Tasks:
1. Define ancestor worship.
2. Research/take notes on how ancestor worship is practiced.
(Use MLA source sheets.)
3. Answer the focus question.
4. Discuss/create a way to share/present this information to the class.
(You must select one video clip to share with the class.)
Destiny Resources: Britannica, Country Reports, Discovery Education, YouTube Videos
on Mrs. Schenck’s website
Work/Notes:
1. Define ancestor worship.
2. Research/take notes on how ancestor worship is practiced. (Attach the source
sheets and notes to this packet.)
3. Answer the focus question.
4. Discuss/create a way to share/present this information to the class.
(You must select one video clip to share with the class.)
Class Discussion Notes
A. Chinese Creation Myth
4. Summarize the Chinese Creation Myth:
5. List similarities between the Chinese Creation Myth and the Hindu, Sumerian,
and Egyptian myths:
6. What does the creation myth tell us about religion in ancient China?
B. Ancestor Worship:
4. Define ancestor worship:
5. List ways ancestor worship is practiced.
6. What was the purpose of ancestor worship in ancient China?
C. Restless Spirits:
4. What is the festival of Qingming?
5. How does the festival today compare to ancient Chinese rituals, and how have
traditions changed over time?
6. How does ancient Chinese religion influence present day culture?
D. “What is the function of religion in ancient civilizations, and how does it still
impact our world today?”
Name:
Period:
Date:
World History – Schenck
China Religion EQ
“What is the function of religion in ancient civilizations,
and how does it still impact our world today?”
C. Restless Spirits:
Focus Question: How does ancient Chinese religion influence present day culture?
Tasks:
1. Read and complete “Restless Spirits” Packet. (attached)
2. Answer the focus question.
3. Discuss/create a way to share/present this information to the class.
Resource: “Restless Spirits” Article
Work/Notes:
1. Read and complete “Restless Spirits” Packet. Put any additional notes you add
in the reading itself.
2. Answer the focus question.
3. Discuss/create a way to share/present this information to the class.
Class Discussion Notes
A. Chinese Creation Myth
7. Summarize the Chinese Creation Myth:
8. List similarities between the Chinese Creation Myth and the Hindu, Sumerian,
and Egyptian myths:
9. What does the creation myth tell us about religion in ancient China?
B. Ancestor Worship:
7. Define ancestor worship:
8. List ways ancestor worship is practiced.
9. What was the purpose of ancestor worship in ancient China?
C. Restless Spirits:
7. What is the festival of Qingming?
8. How does the festival today compare to ancient Chinese rituals, and how have
traditions changed over time?
9. How does ancient Chinese religion influence present day culture?
D. “What is the function of religion in ancient civilizations, and how does it still
impact our world today?”