What were some of the great Chinese Achievments? Well, in my eyes, I would go with paper moneyand gunpowder. The reason why I chose money, is because, it's so light. If I had to carry around a huge money bag full of heavy bronze, silver, or gold coins, I would not feel good about money. Since we have paper money, we do not have to have so much weight with us. All we need is a wallet, which is pretty light. Also, it's easier to remember hove much a dollar is worth. It says on the bill itself. If we had to use coins, we may not remember how much each coin is worth.

     Gunpowder is also a really good achievment. The reason why, is that it can be used to power weapons. Without gunpowder, we wouldn't have guns. Without guns, the army wouldn't be able to defend our country as well. Gunpower also has other uses. One of the other uses, is that it can be used for

     What are Griots? Well, they were historians in ancient Africa. Back in those days, paper was hard to make. In that case, the Wet Africans could'nt make books about their history. So, they had Griots. Griots kept all of the history in their head. They would keep close attention to what was happening to the empire, and they would add it to their brain. You would need a strong mind to be a Griot.  They needed to remember everything about their culture. They had the knowledge, but how did they pass it on? Back then, they used oral history.

     Oral history is the way people kept track of history in West Africa. Oral history is exatly what it sounds like. The Griots would tell history through stories. In these stories, there would be what the section of history was about.

     What are my favorite perks to fall? well, I do like the fact that it's cooler. I have always been a cold person. I hate the heat, so that's pretty much one of the only reasons why I hate summer. But in fall, it's freezing! That just makes me feel so good. I still can't escape the heat though. The only reason is that my mom keeps it like a hundred degrees in my house. I can't believe she likes it so hot! Also, my brothers like the heat too. So basicly, I'm locked up in my room with the vent closed and three fans in my face. I also like Halloween.

     Halloween is great! You can dress up, you can scare people, and you get free candy!