Unit+3+Dynasties

The Dynasty Song: While we won't be going into detail on all of the below dynasties, this song (to the tune of Frere Jacques) can help you remember the major Chinese Dynasties in chronological order:

Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han Sui, Tang, Song Sui, Tang, Song Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republic Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republic Mao Zedong Mao Zedong

Resources: Ancient Dynasties
By Ancient Dynasties I mean the:

Shang (1700-1100 B.C.) Zhou (also called the Chou) (1100 B.C. to 250 B.C., including Warring States Period, a time of disunity and wars) Qin (221 B.C.-207 B.C.-the shortest dynasty but one of the most influential) Han (205 B.C. to 250 A.D.)

Websites to know about:
1. (EASIEST) Mr. Donn's [|Ancient China for kids]. The information here is for younger students, HOWEVER if you find yourself lost and needing a general refresher about some of the information/ dynasties/ philosophies, etc. it can a good general resource. It will NOT tell you all you need to know for this Unit, but it can be useful start.

3. [|Click here] for Asia for Educators which is, in my mind, the BEST and most interesting site. It is big, but very well organized. Go to their Homepage and click on a time period your interested in knowing more about.

[|Click here] for INFORMATION AND THEMES from the Asia for Educators website. This has the best section on both information and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, the IDEAS that form the basis for this unit.

DYNASTY MAPS
Here is an Ancient Map showing where the capitols were of each dynasty:

Documents to Read:
1. 2. 3.

4. Two additional readings on the Qin and Han Empires:

[|Click here] for a brief overview/ introduction on Qin & Han (be sure to also read the bottom section on "Timeline of Chinese History"); [|click here] for information on the legalists.

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Overview of all dynasties:

ACTIVITIES:
Activity 1: Why A Great Civilization: Activity 2: The Legalists