Travel China Guide: Ming Dynasty

Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this Ming Dynasty activity has learners responding to three clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead into...

Looking for a way to supplement a unit on ancient China or world cultures? Look no further than this presentation, which combines rich information with entertaining pictures of Chinese artifacts. China's glorious dynasties provide a...

Sometimes all you need is a quick reminder and a brief outline to help put information in order. Present your class with an outline of the major accomplishments, individuals, and culture that marked each of China's ten Dynasties. This is...

Peek into the wonders and accomplishments that marked the Qin, Han, and Ming Dynasties. This clip uncovers amazing Chinese feats such as, the Great Wall of China, Terra Cotta soldiers, maritime technology, and the exploration of Zheng...

Learn all about the rise and fall of China's Ming Dynasty. Its origins are discussed from the fall of the Yuan Dynasty to the rise of rebel army leader Zhu Yuanzhang. Yuanzhang's battles and his rise to Emperor status are also touched...

Did you know that the brick and stone facing of The Great Wall is held together by mortar made of sticky rice and burnt lime? Did you know that China was the first super power of the worldÕs oceans? Admiral Zheng He commanded a fleet...

Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.

This site provides a brief synopsis of the history of the Sui Dynasty. This examination covers the dynasty from its beginning to end.

The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) arose following a series of natural disasters that hit China during the early and middle 1300s, adding to the misery of a people under the harsh rule of the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). In 1368 rebel...

This is a chronology, in outline form, of important events that occurred during the Ming Dynasty. Includes links to additional content.