Dragonwings Review Word Scramble
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| Definition | Word |
| A bird who dies by fire and is reborn out of the ashes. This Egyptian Mythical creature is a symbol of rebirth. | Phoenix |
| An early airship that looks like a blimp. | Dirigible |
| An early projector device that allowed the viewer to see slides in 3d. This was used for entertainment before movies. | Stereopticon |
| A time when Britian and "The White Demons" sold Opium in the Middle Kingdom against Chinese wishes. The Chinese were forced into trade. | Opium Wars |
| A long braid worn by Tang men. It represents the oppression of the Tang man by the Manchu Dynasty. | Queue |
| A gift of money given by the father of the bride to the groom before a wedding. | Dowry |
| A social group that is similar to a gang and a family. A ____________ offered protection to its members. | Brotherhood |
| An immigration station in San Francisco Bay that processed over 175,000 Asian immigrants. | Angel Island |
| A Chinese wise man and teacher who focused on the qualities of "The Superior Man." He practiced Buddhism. | Confucius |
| Considered to be a very promising author of fiction and Dime Novels for young people in the early 1900's. | Edith Nesbit |
| A "demon" hero of Miss Whitlaw's. He was famous for slaying dragons in "demon' legends. | Saint George |
| This law kept out Chinese immigrants because the US Government blamed immigrants for the problems in the nation. | Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 |
| These popular paperbacks only cost 10 cents in the early 1900's! They were "awash with gore" and often had western themes. | Dime Novel |
| These kind and powerful creatures rule over the Earth like gods. If maddened, they can cause earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters. | Chinese Dragons |
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