Ten Suns Flashcard

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What is the main reason the boys find their task boring?

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It is the same routine and path everyday with no one to talk to.

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Why didn't the ten suns walk across the sky together in the beginning?

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Because they would produce too much heat.

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What happens to each sun when the magic arrow hits it?

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The arrow causes each sun to explode and the sun to become a crow.

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What defines Ten Suns as a traditional tale?

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It is a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proven true.

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What evidence supports that the story happened in China a long time ago?

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The story of the Ten Suns is one of the oldest Chinese myths, going as far back as the Shang dynasty.

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What is a traditional tale?

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A story that is passed down through generations, often containing moral lessons or cultural beliefs.

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What is the significance of the number ten in the story of the Ten Suns?

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It represents the excessive heat and light that can be overwhelming, leading to chaos.

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What role does the dragon chariot play in the story?

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It is the vehicle that carries the suns across the sky.

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How does the story of the Ten Suns reflect cultural beliefs?

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It illustrates the importance of balance in nature and the consequences of excess.

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What is a myth?

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A traditional story that explains natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings.