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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.
City University of New York
Chinese Cultural Studies: Faxian Fa Hsien: A Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms
This resource discusses the history of the Buddhist kingdoms, and how their godlike monarch worked. Discusses Buddhist religious rituals and beliefs as well.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Chinese Festivals & Dragon Lore
Information on China's ancient past and the roots of modern-day Chinese culture. Includes information on Chinese festivals, religions, and philosophy.
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The Palace Museum: Eternal Kindness: An Exhibition of Pottery Figurines
These cultural relics span over 1,400 years (from the Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty) and reflect various aspects of life in ancient China.
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society: China: Snapshots in Time
Discover China's fascinating history through this collection of photographs and factsheets, including scenes from the Yangtze River, Chinese families, and trackers.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: China
Click-through facts-and-photo file about China's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location and a video that explains the desertification of...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: China Through Mapping
For this lesson, Mimi Norton integrates world geography with the study of Chinese culture and history by engaging her young students in a variety of activities to locate natural and human-made landmarks on maps of China. To build...
University of Washington
A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...
British Library
British Library: International Dunhuang Project: Chinese Astronomy Resource
Using the early Dunhuang Star Atlas, an important historical and scientific document of the sky seen from China dating from before AD 700, learn about astronomical history from the perspective of China. Find resources and analysis that...
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Chinavista: Chongyang Festival
This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...
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Music From China
Site has the history of Chinese music. You can find examples of Chinese instruments, dates, developments, and descriptions.
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China Today: Arts & Entertainment
Offers a great history of Chinese music. You'll find lots of good information on opera, music, dance, and instruments. Good pictures and links to more info.
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Chinavista: Bun Festival in Cheung Chau
At this site from Chinavista, you can read about the history, tradition, and celebration of the Peaceful Taoist Sacrificial Ceremony, better known as The Bun Festival. It takes place on Cheung Chau, an island situated southwest of Hong...
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Peking Opera House: Introduction of Peking Opera
A great overview of the history of the Peking Opera. Includes a few links to important people and contains a picture.
Oakland Museum of California
California's Untold Stories: Natives and Immigrants
This site provides a tour through the history of natives and immigrants to the California Gold Rush area, including African American, California Indian, Chinese, and Latino.
International Institute of Social History
International Institute of Social History: Chairman Smiles: Political Posters
Online exhibit of political posters from the former Soviet Union, Cuba, and China, with discussion of the role they played in the revolutionary history of each country. [To access the Dutch version of the site, click back to home.]
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Jiang Qing
Jiang Qing (1913-1991) was a moderately successful actress in Shanghai who rose to become the wife of Mao Zedong and one of the leaders of the Gang of Four.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: Asian America
A collection of primary source documents and books that detail the racial discrimination Chinese and Japanese immigrants faced in the U.S. during America's involvement in the Second World War. One report from 1877 looks at Chinese...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: China Test
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart-based test contains Activote questions about China's history, culture, geography, and climate.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Liu Chunhua, Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan
As a prominent icon in the Cultural Revolution, "Chairman Mao en Route to Anyuan" celebrated the grassroots nature of revolutionary history and cultivated devotion to Mao during a tumultuous time. This painting is a brilliant example of...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Literature
Article references the literature of anceint China and provides a brief overview of