Temple of Heaven

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/temple-of-heaven

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Southeastern part of central Beijing, China
2. What is the year of inscription (world heritage)?1998
3. Why did emperors pray at the Temple of Heaven?Emperors prayed there to ask Heaven for a bountiful harvest. Their prayers showed that they were the "Son of Heaven" and helped keep the people happy.
4. How is the building shaped to show Heaven and Earth?The main hall is round, like the sky, and its blue roof looks like the heavens. The surrounding walls are square, like the earth, showing the balance between sky and ground.

Imperial Cosmology: The belief system and understanding of the universe that guided imperial rule and ritual practices.
Mandate of Heaven: An ancient Chinese philosophical concept that justified the rule of the emperor based on divine approval.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place of outstanding universal value recognized and protected by the United Nations for its cultural or natural significance.