Khan Academy
Khan Academy: An Introduction to Ancient China
We will refer to Ancient China as the time between the Neolithic period (ca. 6,000-ca. 1750 B.C.E.) and the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.), This is the formative stage of Chinese civilization. During this time, what we now call China...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Archaeology and the Study of Ancient China
Archaeology is the study of the material remains of humanity's past. Excavated materials, along with other historical objects and text records, form the primary source material on Ancient China. All the major dynasties, beginning with...
Scholastic
Scholastic News: An Ancient Palace Uncovered
Archeologists in China discovered the ruins of an ancient palace build to honor China's first emperor. Learn more about this important structure, part of the massive burial complex of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Crossroads of the Ancient World
Because of Afghanistan's geographical position -- on the edge of central Asia with India and China beyond to the east, and Iran, the Middle East and the numerous cultures of the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe to the west -- it was...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Mummified Monk Rests Inside Ancient Buddha Statue
Read the fascinating story of the discover of a 1,000 year old mummy of a monk hidden inside a Buddha statue. Includes video.
World Atlas
World Atlas: China
Provides an overview of China with emphasis on history. Click on any of the tabs above the maps to learn about its geography, flags. symbols, and more.
Other
Silk Road: History of the Silk Road: The Belt and Road Initiative
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and the West in ancient and Medieval times. The term is used for both overland routes and those that are marine or limnic. The Silk Road involved three continents: Europe,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Terracotta Warriors From Mausoleum of First Qin Emperor of China
The underground terracotta army found in the burial complex of Qin Shihuang reveals much about an ancient way of life. We gain a window of insight to the First Emperor's worldview and enduring influence.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Great Wall of China Facts
Provides many interesting facts about the Great Wall of China.
University of California
University of California Irvine: The Silk Road
Extensive information about the oldest known trade route of the Islamic World with China.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Musical Brocade: Ann Yao and Zheng Music
An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.
Archaeological Institute of America
Shang City Uncovered
This article describes the early excavation successes of the American-Chinese archaeological partnership, the Anyang Project.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Trade Routes Between Europe & Asia During Antiquity
Long-distance trade played a major role in the cultural, religious, and artistic exchanges that took place between the major centers of civilization in Europe and Asia during antiquity. Some of these trade routes had been in use for...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty is one of the great dynasties in Chinese history, encompassing nearly four hundred years of expansion and consolidation which coincided with the period of the Roman republic and empire in the West. The period is usually...
Other popular searches
- Ancient China Geography
- Ancient China Worksheets
- Ancient China Silk Road
- Ancient China Maps
- Ancient China History
- Ancient China Family
- Map of Ancient China
- Ancient China and India
- Ancient China Leaders
- Ancient China Advertising
- Ancient China Time Line
- Ancient China Inventions