1. How was the practice of foot binding in China, Japan, and Korea symbolic of the patriarchal restrictions placed on women? 2. In your opinion, why did the practice persist for centuries even though it was very painful and disfiguring?

3. Compare and contrast foot binding to other forms of body modifications for the sake of beauty or social acceptance in America.

Imagine that you are putting together a time capsule for future generations. it will be buried and then unearthed in the year 3000. you want to place in it the items you feel best document your life and times. they can be personal items or items that relate to your larger community. name six items you would include. they can be objects, writing, or something in an audio or visual format. what would you include and why? describe each item in one or two sentences mentioning what it is and how it could future generations learn about your life and times.

What is the tallest mountain range in south america? a guiana highlands b the patagonia mountians c the andes mountians d brazilian mountains

How does the balance of trade look different in the us today vs hot it looked in the 70's