Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics: Opening Ceremony As you watch the Opening Ceremony, listen carefully to the commentators and record the significance of each of the terms listed below. BoycottHu Jintao“Gray Area”Tomb“Bird’s Nest”1.3 billionConfucianism, Taoism, BuddhismDunhuang – 56March of the VolunteersMountains and WaterInner SpiritSpring and Autumn PeriodPaper and PrintingWindHarmonyWaterGreat WallTang DynastySilk RoadZheng He-
Magnetic CompassTai Chi2008Prosperity and Environmentalism“You and Me”“One World, One Dream”-
Discussion Questions: 1. What recurring themes do you see in the opening ceremony? What does the opening ceremony reveal about Chinese culture and history?
2. After viewing the opening ceremony, what can you say about China’s role in the global society? What questions are you left with?