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Ancient China for Kids
Most people in ancient China were very poor farmers, living in villages with about 100 people or so. For thousands of years, daily life in ancient China was much the same for most people, no matter what dynasty was in charge. Different dynasties were in charge of different parts of ancient China. Different dynasties rose to power. But nothing ever changed. The people remained a mix of extreme extravagance and extreme poverty.
China was isolated by its natural barriers. It was not until the very short lived Qin Dynasty that China was first pulled together as one country. It was during the Han Dynasty that things began to change in ancient China, although most people remained poor farmers. By Tang times, daily life changed considerably!
Explore daily life in 4 very different Chinese dynasties. Meet weird emperors like Hu the Tiger. Read things written in BCE times. Learn about Taoism with Winnie-the-Pooh! Welcome to ancient China!
Explore Ancient China
Ancient China Occupations, Professions
The invention and importance of tea
Superstitions in Ancient China
Taoism - An Ancient Philosophy
Comparison of Beliefs - Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism
The 3 Teachings - Confucius, Taoism, Buddhism
Myth: Why Chinese dragons have five toes
Myth: Nian, the Horrible Monster
Ancient Story: Wang the Peddler
Ancient Story: The True Story of Mulan
Ancient Story: The Warrior Well
Legend: The Story of Shadow Puppets
Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age (for kids)
Achievements & Ancient Inventions
Take the Quiz, interactive with answers
Interactive Games about Ancient China for Kids
For Teachers
Ancient China Lesson Plans, Classroom Activities, Projects
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)
Several Lesson Ideas for Ancient China
Free Use PowerPoints about Ancient China for Kids and Teachers
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