Ancient Civilizations: China
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| Ancient Civilizations: China |
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Description:
| Learn about ancient China. On these sites, you can read about the daily life, history, dynasties, inventions, and celebrations of the oldest continuous civilization on earth. See Chinese art, view the Great Wall, visit the terracotta army of Emperor Qin, or read about Confucius and Chinese women as warriors. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Ancient China Daily Life
A thorough overview of daily life in ancient China, including information about Taoism, money strings, and a timeline of historical events. Also includes links to other ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece and Sparta. NOTE: The site includes ads and links to Google searches.
Secrets of Lost Empires: China Bridge
This NOVA website follows a team of scientists as they recreate an ancient Chinese rainbow bridge. Includes an interactive bridge-building game, teacher's guide, and a brief history of the Song Dynasty (960-1280 AD).
Chinese History for Beginners
An brief overview of Chinese history discussing the highlights of each dynasty from 2200 BC to the present. NOTE: The site includes sponsored ads.
The Art of China
An elementary school art history project that discusses the various art forms of ancient China, including painting, calligraphy, and pottery.
Dragon Boats
An essay about the history, customs, and modern practice of dragon boat racing. Presented by the Singapore Dragon Boat Association.
Ancient Dynasties
A brief overview of the earliest dynasties of Chinese history, illustrated with some images. NOTE: The site has some broken links.
Chinese Dynasties
A webquest about the history, art and culture of ancient China. Also included is a description of Chinese chess.
Map of China
A clickable map of Chinese history that describes ancient dynasties, art, and culture. The site features a series of timelines of historical and cultural events.
The Xiong Nu Empire
A detailed history of the nomadic tribe that ruled Central Asia and Northern China through the 4th century BC.
EnchangedLearning: Great Wall of China
A description of the history and construction of the Great Wall, including some information about Chinese history and culture. Also includes links to information about China's first emperor, a printable map, and a printable Chinese flag.
Walk the Great Wall
Students may view sections of the Great Wall through black and white photos and interactive panoramas.
Mulan, the Chinese Woman Warrior
This student essay examines the myth of Mulan and her impact on Chinese history. NOTE: The site includes links that lead to sites with ads.
Qin ShiHuang's Terracotta Army
Qin ShiHuang was the First Emperor of China and took an army of nearly 8,000 soldiers, all made of clay, with him when he died. On this site, you can read about this archeological treasure, take a virtual tour of Emperor Qin's mausoleum, and see numerous pictures of his terracotta army.
eTheme Resource: Country: China
Learn about China's geography, language, culture, food, and history. Take a virtual tour of the Great Wall or view numerous photographs of Chinese people and places. Try writing Chinese characters or listen to audio files of Chinese word pronunciations. Includes many craft and classroom activities, plus interactive quizzes. There are sites for students of all ages. Referenced is an eThemes Resource on panda bears.
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Education Standards:
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AU Standards:
2.4, 2.5, 2.9, 2.10, 2.15
MO Standards:
1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 4.3, 3, 5, 7, 5, 6
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