1. PAGE 656-659 1-2 Mongolia and Taiwan

2. 1.a. Define  What are gers, and what are their roles in Mongolia’s culture?  1.a. Large circular, felt tents; home to many Mongolian Nomadic Herders

3. 1.b. Make Inferences  Why might many Mongolians be proud of their country’s history?  1.b. 700 years ago Mongolia was a great world power and their empire stretched from the Danube River in Austria to the Pacific Ocean.

4. 1.c. Elaborates  Why does Mongolia’s culture praise horses?  1.c. Horses are an important part of herding and herding is an important part of Mongolian Culture.

5. 2.a. Recall  Why is Taipei an important Taiwanese city, and what problems does the city face ?  1.a. Taipei is the country’s main financial center. There are overcrowding and environmental problems

6. 2.b. Summarize  What is the significance of Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan’s history  2.b. Chiang Kai-shek was the ruler of China and fled after the communist took control of China and for 38 years the Nationalist Party led by him ruled Taiwan under martial law.

7. 2.c. Evaluate  Would you rather live in Taiwan or Mongolia? Provide information about each place to explain your answer.  2.c. I would like to live in Mongolia I like the terrain and the history of Mongolia is legendary. Taiwan is just an Island and its too crowded