Carrie

Hello my name is Carrie.Today is April 13th 2010.I am an farmer and today i start my travel journal to Xi'an.When i was in Xi'an i found out that silk is worth a lot.The way they found the silk is because someone was sitting under a tree and a coconut fell in her cup.She went to get it out and the coconut shredded into little pieces of silk.When I was in Xi'an it was very hot.There were a million people there.Silk was there treasure.

Carrie - very good journal! Mrs. Celestin

Travel Journal Today is April 14th 2010 and i am traveling to Turfan.

At this locating i sold hats,elephant coats,and dazzling jewelry.The merchants brought in expensive skin,feathers, and gems.The water allowed us to grow incredible crops.What they sell they sell what they can.What is not eaten is traded along the silk roads.To a kitchen thousands of miles away.You had to stop to give you and your camel a refreshing drink of water.Now i am traveling to Samarkand.

Travel Journal Today is April 15th 2010 I am traveling to Samarkand.

I am at Samarkand.They make there own paper there you do it step by step.They were famous because of there fine paper.They were also good silk sellers.It is the fines in brocade.You can get a roll of smooth cream paper.They can also deliver.They also sell in distance country.'s.When they would get tired they7 would have to stop at a guess house.They could eat,bath,relax,and feed there camel or whatever kind of animal they had.Now i will travel to Baghdad.

Travel Journal Today is April 15th and I am visiting Baghdad.

Baghdad is the capital of Islamic world.Found in 762 the elegant metropolis is known as the city of peace.Glass blowing trade routs go toward China where it is treated like the rarest jewels. GLASSBLOWING STEP-BY-STEP 1. mix three basic ingredients. Sand Soda Ash Lime 2. Heat the mixture in a furnace to about 2,500 ˚F to melt the ingredients. 3. Lower the temperature.Dip the end of a blowpipe into the molten glass. 4. Blow into the pipe to form a bubble. 5. Shape the bubble by rolling it against a flat surface or by pinching, pulling or cutting it with other tools.

Carrie - Thank you for your journal. It was an interesting trip for you. I hope you enjoyed your experience! 95/100 is your grade. Mrs. Celestin

ANCEINT CHINA QUESTIONS

An Era of Inventions New inventions during the Han Dynasty helped Chinese workers produce more than ever. Millers used newly invented waterwheels to grind more grain. (Miners used new iron drill bits to mine more what?)Miners used drill bits to mine more salt.

Ironworkers invented steel.

(Paper was used by whom?)Paper was used by the government. (For what?)It was used for record a growing amount of information.

Doctors discovered that certain foods prevented disease. They used herbs to cure illnesses and eased pain by sticking thin needles into patient's skin. (What is this treatment called?)The treatment is known as acupuncture.

The Chinese also invented the rudder which was a new way to move the sails of ships. (Why was this important?)It was important because this change allowed ships to sail into the wind for the first time.

May 20,2010

5. Who is a gldiator?A person in Anceint Rome who fought animals and other people as public entertainment.
 * 1) How many spectators can it hold?It held up to 50,000 people.
 * 2) When was it built?It was built around 72 AD.But was open to people 80 AD.
 * 3) How many entrances are there?Why?There were no less than 76 numbered entrances and 4 additional entrances reserved for the Emperor, other VIP's and the gladiators.
 * 4) What events were held there?There were fights there and there were rodeo.