Chan Kong-Sang

aka : JACKIE CHAN

Jackie’s Bio

• Jackie was born in Hong Kong• April 7, 1954 [birthday]• Parents were Charles and Lee-Lee Chan

Family •Jackie’s parents were so poor, that they had to borrow money from his friends in order to deliver Jackie.•Although his parents were poor, they got a steady job at French embassy in Hong Kong.• His dad would wake him up early in the morning everyday to do kung fu together. By doing that, he believes that it would help build Jackie’s character with patience, strength and courage.

AchievementsWhile Jackie was at China Academy, he made his acting debut at age 8 in a Cantonese movie

When Jackie was 17, he graduated from China Drama Academy and he was a stunt man for the next few years. Also he was forced to live with his parents in Australia and ended up working in a restaurant and construction sites

Jackie Chan (8yrs)

So, where does the name Jackie came from ?

It was there that he got the name "Jackie." A worker named Jack had trouble pronouncing "Kong-sang" and started calling Jackie "little Jack." That soon became “Jackie” and the name stuck.

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The Great Sphinx of

Giza

Simple Facts Names: Great Sphinx of GizaLocation: Giza, EgyptFaiths: Original/Primary: Ancient EgyptianCurrent/Secondary: New AgeCategory: Colossal Statue; World Heritage SitesArchitecture: EgyptianDate: 2530 BCPatron(s): Pharaoh KhafreSize: Length: 240 feet (73m)Height: 66 feet (20m)

Structure of the Great Sphinx

The Sphinx was built around 2530 BC by the Pharaoh Khafre.It is the world’s largest and oldest statuesKhafre, was the builder and occupant of the second Giza pyramid.The sphinx face is a portrait of the King of Egypt.

Causes of Deterioration

The Sphinx’s face was mainly damaged during the French occupation around 1800The Mameluke troops used it for target practice for their field cannons. Fortunately, the body has been weathered by the elements for thousands of years.

Myth & Mysteries

# 1 : Its still remain a mystery of why the builders chose heavy blocks to chip off the Sphinkx for the temple# 2 : People still believe that the Sphinx is an oracle