traveling the world #4

1) ANCIENT HISTORYTrue or False?

Acupuncture was first used as a medical treatment in 2700 BC by Chinese emperor Shen-N

ung.

2) ANCIENT HISTORYTrue or False?

At the height of its power, Sparta had 25,000 citizens, and 500,000

slaves.

3) ANCIENT HISTORYTrue or False?

In the Middle ages, (5th-15th century) most people believed the heart was the

center of intelligence.

4) ANCIENT HISTORYTrue or False?

There has been 262 Popes. 15 have been murdered of killed.

5) ANCIENT HISTORYTrue or False?

Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made from wood.

6) ANCIENT HISTORYTrue or False?

The Ancient Egyptian King Pepi the 2nd ruled Egypt for 90 years

Traveling the World. Lesson #4

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2. Hierapolis-Pamukkale (Turkey)

Pamukkale, meaning Cotton Castle, is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in Turkey.

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Pamukkale’s ‘frozen’ waterfalls and pools were formed over thousands of years as mineral-rich spring water flowed down a high mountain wall and left behind large amounts of calcium.

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Here, too, is the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis, where many interesting ruins can be found, including hot baths, temples, and other Greek and Roman monuments.

Here are some images of Hierapolis Pamukkale.

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3. Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes (Korea)

In June 2007, Jeju Island became South Korea’s first natural heritage site to be added to the World Heritage list.

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Covering over 10% of the island, the heritage site actually consists of three separate areas-

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Geomunoreum, one of the finest lava tube systems in the world; Seongsan Ilchulbong, a huge bowl-like mountain formed during a volcanic eruption;

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and 1,950 – meter high Mt. Halla, the highest mountain in South Korea.

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These three sites are extremely beautiful and provided an extraordinary record of geological history of the Earth.

Some images of Jeju Island.

Comprehension Question

Why do you think Jeju Island has been added to the World Heritage list?

It was added because there are three extraordinary sites.

Vocabulary p163Monument: A structure,

like a building or sculpture built as a memorial.

“Greek and Roman monuments.”

Some mysterious monuments from around

the world.Stonehenge England. Built around

4,500 years ago. No-one knows who built it.

Some mysterious monuments from around

the world.Easter Island statues. Built 1500 years ago. No-

one knows why the statues were made, because everyone on the island died.

Some mysterious monuments from around

the world.Lake Michigan “Stonehenge” USA. Scientists

think it may be 10,000 years old.

Some mysterious monuments from around

the world.Cleopatra’s royal rooms. It is believed an

earthquake 1,500 years ago threw Cleopatra’s rooms into the sea

1) How many years ago was the Stonehenge monument

built?

2) What happened to the people who made the

Easter Island monuments?

3) In which country was the Michigan monument built?

Vocabulary p163Volcanic: Something produced by

a volcano.“Seongsan Ilchulbong, a huge bo

wl-like mountain formed during a volcanic eruption.”

Here are some pictures of Volcanoes!

Vocabulary p163Eruption: A release of somethin

g. “Seongsan Ilchulbong, a huge bo

wl-like mountain formed during a volcanic eruption.”

Some Volcanic Eruptions!

Vocabulary p163Extremely: Very. To a

high degree.

“These three sites are extremely beautiful.”

Extremely beautiful things!

Extremely beautiful things!

Extremely beautiful things!

Vocabulary p163Geological: The study of

the Earth.

“An extraordinary record of the geological history of the Earth.”

Geology