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Cnto: About China
In-depth, interactive look into many aspects of China. China's geography, history, population, and more are covered.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Han
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Han who live mainly in China and Taiwan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
City University of New York
Brooklyn College Core 9: Chinese Culture Page
An online course regarding Chinese culture. Links and information concerning the nature of culture, Tiananmen, geography, language and early history, Chinese religions, gender and the World Wars.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Uzbeks
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Uzbeks in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: China
Provides an overview of the culture of China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dong
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Dong of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Miao
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Miao who live mainly in China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Uighurs
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Uighurs of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Zhuang
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Zhuang of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chinese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Chinese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tibetans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Tibetans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Man (Manchus)
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Manchus of China. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Macau
Provides an overview of the culture of the Macau Special Administrative Region in China. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: China Through Mapping
In this instructional activity, 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....
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....
Other
Chinese Portayers: The Yangtze
An interesting viewpoint of the Yangtze! This site presents the River as a point of art through centuries of Chinese culture.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Taiwan
Great destination guide and country profile for Taiwan featuring background details, and numerous links to key information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tibet
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
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...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Hong Kong
This site provides a brief history of Hong Kong, including a discussion of its return to mainland China in 1997. Includes information on demographics, geography, and culture as well.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Nepal
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
Read Works
Read Works: Celebrations Around the World
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about festivals and celebrations from different countries around the world. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.