Ancient China Pathfinder
REFERENCE BOOKS:
An expanded listing
of print resources is part of the Building the Enduring Wall of China
WebQuest.
KEY WORDS - FOR
MS. MARRELLA’S CLASS - (An excellent source for your assignment is
Student Resource Center.)
Qing Dynasty – Ch’ing Dynasty Shanghai Shek – Chiang Kai Shek
Sun Yat Sun – Sun, Yat-sen Mao Ze Dong – Mao Zedong – Mao Tse-tung
Great Leap Forward Cultural Revolution
| Ancient Civilizations: Almanac REF 930 KNI | Ancient Civilizations (2 vols.) REF 910.2 KNI |
| Land of the Dragon REF 292 ALL | China REF 394.26 CHI |
| Far Eastern Art REF 709.5 DOH | Chronicle of the Chinese Emperors REF 951 PAL |
WEBSITES:
New
- Ming Dynasty
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/china/later_imperial_china/ming.html
New
- Song Dynasty http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/social/family/family_b.htm
China:
5000
Years http://www.guggenheim.org/exhibitions/past_exhibitions/china/rotunda.html
This attractive, well-organized site was
prepared by the Guggenheim Museum and China's Ministry of Culture and National
Administration for Cultural Heritage. Areas to explore include:
Jade, bronze, grave goods, ceramics, sculpture, calligraphy, and painting.
Ancient
China/The Middle Kingdom http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCCHINA/ANCCHINA.HTM
This site is still under construction, but it provides a
wealth of information about this time period. Use the Contents to browse.
Ancient China
The British Museum provides information about the
arts, crafts, and writings of Ancient China.
China
Minnesota State University posts this excellent site
about China. Seventh Graders -
select Early Imperial China and then click on your dynasty.
Medieval and Ancient
China
Mr. and Mrs. Donn provide wonderful resources and lessons
related to this time period.
Daily
Life in Ancient China http://members.aol.com/Donnclass/INTRO
The Shang, Chou, Han, T'ang, and Xia (hsia) dynasties are
part of this site designed for younger students. An overview of China's
three main religions and a timeline are provided.
China Timeline
http://www-chaos.umd.edu/history/time_line.html
This concise timeline provides links to information about the
various dynasties.
China: Exploring Ancient World
Cultures http://eawc.evansville.edu/chpage.htm
Additional information about the various dynasties can be
located via the links embedded in this article. The site was created by
Evansville University.
Dynastic China
The accomplishments of the various dynasties are highlighted
at this site. Of special interest is the chart of the dynastic cycle.
Portraits
of Emperors: China http://www.chinapage.com/emperor.html
The title says it all.
Mathematics in
China
Learn about China's contributions to the mathematical world
here.
China the Beautiful
http://www.chinapage.com/china.html
Another site that deals with aspects of the Chinese
culture. Topics address include: Classical Chinese Art, Calligraphy, Poetry, History, Literature, Painting and Philosophy
Chinese
Cultural Studies: Concise Political History of China
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/core9/phalsall/texts/chinhist.html
A useful overview of 6,000 years of Chinese history is
provided here.
Chronology of
China http://eawc.evansville.edu/chronology/chpage.htm
Evansville lists the various dynasties by date and links you
to information about each one.
The
Forbidden City http://www.chinavista.com/beijing/gugong/!start.html
Take a virtual tour of this magnificent palace of the
Ming
and Qing dynasties.