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China Vista: Ancient Chinese Fables

For Students 9th - 10th
Fables have enriched the Chinese language and the morals of these tales have found their way into the Chinese language. Six popular ancient Chinese fables are found here in Chinese and English.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Development of Confucianism in Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive learning activity on Confucianism in Ancient China. Students survey the work of Confucius as they examine ideas of other philosphers throughout the ages for comparison and analysis. Includes activity for individual and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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The British Museum

Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
The British Museum explores Ancient China by looking at different arts and crafts, geography, ancient tombs, and ancient writings. Students will be able to learn about these different topics and take challenges to see what they learned....
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient China: Tombs and Ancestors

For Students 9th - 10th
An engaging site that features ancient China's beliefs of afterlife. Students can explore an ancient tomb and learn about its important artifacts. There is also an ancient Chinese story and a game about the tomb.
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Ancient Mysteries: Gobi Desert Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details information about the mysteries of the Gobi Desert, an area actually comprised more of mountains than desert. This site has a map of the Gobi area, photos of the Gobi, as well as links to information about ancient...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Archaeology and the Study of Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Crossroads of the Ancient World

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Ancient History of China Ii: Shang Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Oslo provides an extensive commentary on the development of the ancient Shang Dynasty. Emphasis is placed on political structure, aristocratic practices, and the distribution of power.
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Dogo News: Mummified Monk Rests Inside Ancient Buddha Statue

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the fascinating story of the discover of a 1,000 year old mummy of a monk hidden inside a Buddha statue. Includes video.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Ancient China: Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Timelines of Chinese history are chronicled from 3500 B.C. to 2000 A.D. It includes Chinese stories and an activity for learning and creating the Shang calendar.
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British Museum: Imperial China

For Students 9th - 10th
Visual and textual resources about imperial China, including chronology, primary sources, and maps.
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The British Museum: Ancient China: Crafts and Artisans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students and teachers learn about the craftsmen and artisans of ancient China. It includes Chinese stories and learning activities.
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Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: Glossary for Ancient China

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides terms and definitions of ancient Chinese mythological figures, archeological terms, and historical terms.
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Princeton University

Princeton University Art Museum: Creating a Bronze Vessel

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful photographs and animations explain how the Chinese of the Shang and Zhou dynasties (ca. 1600 B.C. to 256 B.C.) cast bronze. Excellent site for studying how the Chinese made bronze, one of the important technologies of ancient...
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Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: China Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient China, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
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Ted: Ted Ed: The Silk Road: Connecting the Ancient World Through Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
With modern technology, a global exchange of goods and ideas can happen at the click of a button. But what about 2,000 years ago? Shannon Harris Castelo unfolds the history of the 5,000-mile Silk Road, a network of multiple routes that...
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: China Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
The site from the University of Evansville lists all time periods in ancient Chinese history and gives a brief description and link to that time period.
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Silicon Valley Art Museum: China's Han Dynasty Artifacts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
See treasures from a Han dynasty tomb (206 BC to AD 24) exhibited at the Silicon Valley Art Museum. Delightful reproductions of ceramic and bronze vessels and figurines pepper the site. Informative notes discuss both the technology used...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: China

For Students 9th - 10th
Very detailed look at the country of China. Find information ranging from the ancient dynasties to present day.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Calendar of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the calendar of Ancient China by learning the history, what the animal years mean, the legend, and fun facts on this site.
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Ducksters: Kids History: Timeline of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the timeline and major events that occurred in Ancient China on this site.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Civil Service for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of Ancient Chinese Civil Service with this online quiz.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Clothing for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ancient Chinese clothing quiz can found on this website.

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