Traditional games of China

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/traditional-games-of-china

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. Where is Traditional games of China?Located in East Asia, with a vast territory encompassing diverse geographical features
2. What is the capital of Traditional games of China?Beijing, a major political, cultural, and educational center
3. What are some traditional games from ancient China?Games like archery, wrestling, ball games, and Jianzi (shuttlecock kicking) were popular in early dynasties.
4. Why did China’s big size and different climates affect its games?The wide variety of deserts, mountains, plains, and seasons made people create games that fit their surroundings, such as climbing games in mountains or running games on plains.

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