Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Chinese History
Brief overview outlines ancient Chinese history and the dynasties of ancient China. Students get a sense of progression of one of the oldest civilizations in history.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Chinese Philosophy
Encyclopedia entry provides an overview of the historical development of ancient Chinese philosophy and its main schools of thought. Includes photos, links to related material and timeline of events.
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China Internet Information Center: Ancient Chinese Poetry
Sixteen lessons about Chinese poems in Chinese with English translations. Traditional Chinese music plays in the background and feature content, such as author briefs, passage readings, and poem analyses, are available. Site is slow to...
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Taipei Economic & Cultural Office: Art of Chinese Dance
This site from the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Houston has wonderful information on the Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan such as the art of Chinese Dance. The information is somewhat in-depth and is very interesting as...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Inventions and Technology for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Chinese Inventions and Technology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Religion for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Chinese Religion Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ancient Scripts: Writing Systems
History and definition of writing, plus extensive information on the types, families, and regions of written languages. For each language, you'll find information on when and where it was used, the people who used it, and what it looked...
A&E Television
History.com: Chinese New Year
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
The British Museum
Ancient China
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....
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient China: Tombs and Ancestors
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.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient China: Time
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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Logoi.com: Chinese Bronzes
This site from Logoi.com contains information on the ancient Chinese Bronzes. This site focuses on the meaning and the explanation behind the ritual bronzes, and it also provides pictures. Definitely a site worthy of checking out.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Civil Service for Kids
Test your knowledge of Ancient Chinese Civil Service with this online quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Chinese Clothing for Kids
Ancient Chinese clothing quiz can found on this website.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Asia for Educators: Timeline of Chinese Inventions
This printable timeline details the ancient inventions that dramatically changed Chinese society and the world. Topics include early books, printing techniques, tea, silk, gunpowder, playing cards and paper.
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Gurupedia: History of China
Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.
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Knowledge of China: Universal Guide for Chinese Studies
A very comprehensive website about China, including history (from ancient to modern), arts (architecture, handicraft, living etc.), philosophy (daoism, confucianism, buddhism etc) and literature.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: China Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient China, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
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Asia Art: Chinese Embroidery
This site from Asia-art.net contains great information on Chinese Embroidery. Pictures are provided along with text that is in-depth and informative. This site is a great site to check out when researching Chinese culture and embroidery.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient China: Crafts and Artisans
Students and teachers learn about the craftsmen and artisans of ancient China. It includes Chinese stories and learning activities.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient China
Informative encyclopedia entry provides and overview of ancient China history beginning with pre-historical age and ending with the Tang and sung Dynasties. Site includes photos, links to related material and timeline of major events.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient China: Writing
Learn about the origins of the Chinese writing system. Includes Chinese stories and learning activities.
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China Daily: China Culture: Astronomy and Geography
Access a collection of articles about the scientific contributions made by the ancient Chinese in the areas of astronomy and geography. Includes write-ups of famous astronomers and geographers, astronomical instruments, and more.
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Musical Brocade: Ann Yao and Zheng Music
An article on the history of the "Zheng," an ancient Chinese stringed musical instrument and how it is still used today in music performances.
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