Manchu Conquest Teacher Resources

Did you know that the brick and stone facing of The Great Wall is held together by mortar made of sticky rice and burnt lime? Did you know that China was the first super power of the worldÕs oceans? Admiral Zheng He commanded a fleet...

Students compare and contrast life in Beijing, China within the walls of the Forbidden city during the last imperial dynasty to that of city life after the Cultural Revolution. They research and write a footnoted paper that is peer...

Students study life in China prior to the Republican Revolution under the control of the Manchu Dynasty. They discuss what was read and how it applied to the Republican Revolution in China,

Students explore the Great Wall of China. They participate in three activities to become familiar with the geography of China and Chinese names. Students explore the size of the wall by examining an interactive web site. They write a...

You can learn a lot from a robe, especially if that robe is from the Qing Dynasty. Examine the beauty and symbolism that covers a functional and piece of clothing entitled Winter Dragon Robe. The class will consider and analyze all...

There have been a lot of changes in China over the last century. This presentation begins with the fall of the Qing Dynasty and the revolution that led to the adoption of Communism. It highlights the Republican Revolution, Chinese...

Sometimes all you need is a quick reminder and a brief outline to help put information in order. Present your class with an outline of the major accomplishments, individuals, and culture that marked each of China's ten Dynasties. This is...

China has been through many changes over the last two centuries. This slideshow takes a look at the effects imperialism and European contact had on Chinese government. Images, well-organized information, and a complete outline make this...

Young scholars read Dragon's Gate as a shared literature book. This lesson plan provides excellent extension activities students can engage in while they are reading, and after they have finished the book.

Young scholars, after given the opportunity to us the software Eyewitness-History of the World, research a given topic, abstract the main ideas, and ultimately present the findings to the class. Inevitably, the students design three quiz...

Learn about the culture of the Manchu people of China. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.

Wikipedia provides information on China's Manchu ethnic group, including its culture and history.

Text of the book "The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu" by Sax Rohmer. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

Map of Manchu China and a comparative map of China in 1912. There are links to a small amount of text.

The full text of the novel The Return of Dr. Fu-Manchu by Sax Rohmer. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.

This is the complete text of the mystery novel The Devil Doctor by Sax Rohmer, it is the second book in the Fu-Manchu series.

This site features the author Sax Rohmer including the full text of 11 novels such as The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu, Fire-Tongue, and The Quest of the Sacred Slipper.

Artifacts reveal much about the Forbidden City, buried deep inside Beijing, and the life and reign of Chinese Emperor Qianlong, born in the Forbidden City and ruler from the mid- to late-eighteenth century. An online companion to a past...

Mongolia, its history, culture, and modern economy are all covered in this online exhibit.

Mongolia, its history, culture, and modern economy are all covered in this online exhibit.

Overview of Chinese literature throughout the ages, as compiled from Compton's Living Encyclopedia. Includes discussion of the Sung, Yuan, Ming, Manchu, and other dynasties.

This is the full text of the novel The Green Eyes of Bast by Sax Rohmer, a paranormal mystery featuring Bast, an ancient Egyptian cat goddess. Rohmer is best remembered for his series of novels featuring the master criminal Dr. Fu Manchu.

A great overview of the revolution in China, the conflict between the Nationalists and Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists and Mao Zedong, and the eventual victory of the Communist Party. Read about the failure of Chiang Kai-shek, the...

An article specifically about the way land was distributed in the Heavenly Kingdom.