Find out how oracle bones could
foretell the future! Meet Confucius, the great teacher. Read
ancient
stories like Nian the Monster, Wang the Peddler, and Loawnu the Wise.
Discover how paper was invented. Learn about Taoism and the Ugly
Duckling. Walk the Great Wall of China. Travel and trade along the dangerous Silk Road! Meet magical
creatures. Guess the meaning of two ancient Chinese fables. Discover
guardian dragons. Explore daily life in the Xia, Shang,
Chou, Qin, Han, Tang, Song and Ming Dynasties. Welcome to
Ancient
China!
For Kids
The Cheat Sheet
- 11,000 years of Ancient Chinese history at a glance
Timeline of Ancient China
China Geography
Huang He & Yangtze Rivers
Himalayan Mountains
Gobi &
Taklimakan Deserts
The Dynastic Cycle
Ancient Chinese Dynasties
Xia Dynasty
(Very Early China)
The
Bronze Age
Shang
& Chou Dynasties
Mandate of Heaven
Ancestor Worship
Oracle Bones
Gods & Goddesses
Qin Dynasty
Great Wall of China
Terra Cotta Army
Han Dynasty
Silk Road
Han Tombs
Age of Division
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Daily Life
Homes &
Furniture
Women
Children
School
Toys
Clothing
Jewelry
Makeup
Foot Binding
Slavery
Occupations, Professions
Chinese Food
Chopsticks
The invention
and importance of tea
Pagodas
Forbidden City
Religion
Animals of the Zodiac
Chinese Stories
Chinese Proverbs
Chinese
Fables
Superstitions
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Confucius
- The Great Teacher
Taoism
Legalism
Comparison of Beliefs - Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism
Buddhism
The 3 Teachings
- Confucius, Taoism, Buddhism
Myth:
Why Chinese dragons have five toes
Myth: Nian, the Horrible Monster
Story: Wang the Peddler
Story: Loawnu the Wise Woman
Story: The True Story of Mulan
Story: The Warrior Well
Legend: The
Story of Silk
Legend: The Story of Shadow Puppets
Chinese New Year
Lantern Festival
Medicine, Acupuncture, Yin Yang
Abacus
Chinese Art
Kites
Architecture
Calligraphy
Paper Fans
Chinese Opera
Music &
Musical Instruments
Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age (for kids)
Achievements
&
Ancient Inventions
Take the Quiz, interactive with answers
Interactive Games
For
Teachers
Classroom Activities
What is the difference
between a proverb and a fable? (1-2 class periods)
The Three Doctrines & Legalism
Debates on Censorship (2-3
class periods)
The Silk Road Game (1-2 class periods)
More Classroom Activities
Lesson Plans by many teachers including us
Free Use Lesson Plans with Activities
Free Use China Clipart
Free
Use PowerPoints
about Ancient China for Kids and Teachers
Free
Use Video Clips
See Also:
The
Ancient Mongols for Kids
Investigate Real Life Artifacts
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