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Old Warriors Face New Battle
In this history worksheet, students read an excerpt that describes the terracotta warriors and what they faced. They respond to four short answer questions related to the excerpt and photo. Students identify what the archaeologists...
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Breaking News English: The British Museum
In this British Museum worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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The Etruscans
The Etruscans were a mighty civilization that living in what is now known as Tuscany. Discover their politics, military, writing system, and rulers of Rome through a visual presentation. The work is already done, all you need to do is...
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Ancient Civilizations: China
Students read about the daily life, history, dynasties, and ancient celebration of ancient China.
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Greek Amphora
Students analyze the Greek Amphora figure in Greek art and complete related activities. In this Greek art lesson, students analyze the Greek vase art and the Antimenes painter style. Students research mythology sections for stories of...
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Global Mountain Summit: Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an
Discovered accidentally by farmers in 1974 in rural China, a mass mausoleum protects thousands of hand crafted life size terracotta warriors. Learn the history behind this World Heritage site and view photos of the soldiers, each unique...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Terracotta Warriors From Mausoleum of First Qin Emperor of China
The First Emperor Qin Shihuang (259-210 B.C.E.) conquered much in this life, but his purpose was to conquer death. In order to achieve immortality, he built himself a tomb -- a vast underground city guarded by a life-size terracotta army...
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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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors
In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history - vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...
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Travel China Guide: Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses
Gasp in amazement at the pictures of the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin, the first Emperor of China. Site provides great explanations and pictures. Be sure to click on related links below for more pictures.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 5: 3 D Art
This fifth unit of a course on Art Appreciation looks at different forms of three-dimensional art. Students learn about sculpture and its history, government-funded art works, and controversy in art. They look at other types of 3-D...
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient China: Travel Journal Part 3
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains a journal that recounts travel observations of ancient Chinese warrior terracotta statues in Xi'an, China. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
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Web Gallery of Art: Young Warrior
An image of "Young Warrior", created by Andrea Del Verrocchio, c. 1470 (Terracotta, height 52 cm).