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Ancient China
For our unit on China you will be completing 6 different tasks.
Each task has it’s own due date and requirements so please keep
this information handy and refer to it often. When you begin
your research you may use the links on the last page of this
informational guide. If you find information from a link other
than the ones provided YOU MUST include the address of the
link in your task. All tasks will be graded on content first, then
presentation. SO, if your task is pretty but lacking the needed
information you will lose many points. You will have time in class
to work on and finish these tasks however if you are not using
class time wisely you will have to work on this on your own time at
home. All tasks are due on or before the due date that YOU
WILL WRITE DOWN…… Let’s get started!!! ☺
Task 1 -Ancient Chinese Geography
Geographical Map of Ancient China
The purpose of this map is to show early sites of civilization. The land should
be all one color so that the labeling is easier to read.
Include the following in your map.
*Anyang, *Luoyang, *Xi'an , *Beijing, *Changsha, *Guangzhou
You must also include the following geographical features on your mapplease include a key for your map as well.
1. Huang-He (Yellow River) 2. Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River 3. Yellow Sea 4.
East China Sea 5. South China Sea 6. Himalayan Mountains 7. Mt. Everest
**** This will be done on a regular 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper***
DUE__12/5___________
Task 2 - Ancient Chinese Inventions
(Choose ONE)
Due 12/9
Silk Making
The Chinese were the first people in
Paper Making
the world to make silk, and for
Ts'ai Lun is credited for creating paper as
hundreds of years they kept the
we know it. Write a letter from Ts'ai Lun to
methods of silk production secret from
the Emperor Han explaining your invention
the rest of the world.
and how it can help his kingdom. Be sure to
You must present the basic steps (6 or
explain who you are and how you came to
7) in silk production using sequential
invent this.
illustrations with explanations
Must be in Friendly Letter format.
included.
(FLOW MAP)
The Seismograph
This invention is very important to us
today, especially in California. You must
write a paragraph explanation of what a
seismograph does.
In addition, draw a picture of the first
Chinese seismograph (hint-it has frogs
in it) and include a description of how
this ancient invention worked.
The Discovery of Bronze
The discovery of Bronze by Shang
craftworkers completely changed this
civilization. Using your textbook and the
links provided to research this discovery,
write a newspaper article detailing the
discovery and its implications for the
Chinese people.
Task 3 - Ancient Chinese Philosophies and Religions
Philosophy Posters
You will create a picture (paper size) portraying
one of the 4 Philosophies of the Hundred Schools
of the Zhou Dynasty (Daoism, Moisim,
Confucianism, Legalism)
Include written explanations of why you chose to
portray these beliefs the way you did must be at
least a paragraph in length.
DUE 12/11
Task 4 - The Great Wall
The Great Wall
The Great Wall was built during 3 different
dynasties. Create a map of China showing the Great
Wall. The map needs to also include important facts
and descriptions relating to the building of the wall
during the individual dynasties.
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
DUE 12/13
Task 5 - The Silk Road
Research at least 2 different stops along The Silk
Road. Create an informational map of The Silk Road.
You may use a thinking map to complete this task. Make
sure you have included the first and last stops along the
route.
DUE 12/16
Task 6 -Ancient Dynasties
Dynasty Timeline
Create a timeline with the Dynasties listed belowYou
must also include facts about the achievements and/or
characteristics of each dynasty on the timeline - so plan
carefully. Include illustrations. Present it creatively.
Shang Dynasty
Zhou (Chou) Dynasty (Time of Confucius)
Qin Dynasty (pronounced "chin")
Han Dynasty
DUE 12/18
Links to help with your research
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/vamchina.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/12255/library/dynasty/dynasty.htm
http://www.china.mrdonn.org/
http://science.howstuffworks.com/question142.htm
http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/Museum/tsailun.html
http://www.chinavista.com/experience/paper_make/paper_make.html
http://www.humanitiesinteractive.org/ancient/bronze/brochure_bronze_age.htm
http://www.allsands.com/History/Places/historyoftheg_rkf_gn.htm
http://www.chinavista.com/travel/greatwall/greatwall.html
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/history/qin/
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/greatwall/Allabout.html
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/
http://alumnus.caltech.edu/~pamlogan/srart.html
http://www.mrdowling.com/613-silkroad.html
http://www.silk-road.com/artl/silkhistory.shtml
http://www.ess.uci.edu/~oliver/silk.html
http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/elmer/infoCentral/frameset/civilizations/chi
na/daily/index.html