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SS 8 China Unit Assignment: THE SILK ROAD
Canada’s trade with China is set to increase dramatically. For this reason, it is becoming
increasingly important to understand China’s trading history. China’s international trade – and
one of the first instances of globalization! -- begins with THE SILK ROAD, a trading route that
began during the Han Dynasty that reached as far as Western Europe.
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has asked for a scrapbook of information about THE SILK
ROAD. Your group will choose 6 out of the 10 of the following expert areas to produce work
work for the scrap work. You will include one WORKS CITED page listing all the resources you
used for the project.
Group size: 3 – 4 people (the work of groups of 4 members will be expected to be a higher
caliber)
1.
Creative Writer
Write a journal entry/ graphic novel for a Silk Road trader entering a trading post. What
is the trader’s motivation? What are the sights, smells, tastes, feelings, and sounds of a
trading post such as Dunhuang, Khotan, Kroraina, Miran, Gaochang.
(http://idp.bl.uk/education/silk_road/index.a4d)
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Double space
From the perspective of a trader.
Title
Name
Historical accuracy
Relevant details
Evidence of research
Presentation
Mastery of trade
2.
Cartographer (Mapping)
Draw a map explaining the route of the Silk Road. Consider precipitation, mountains,
weather, geography, topography. The map must have a legend. (Consider including a bar
graph of the topographical features!)
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
Historical accuracy
Relevant details
Evidence of research
Presentation
Mastery of skill
3.
Historian: Historical Analysis
A paragraph explaining the consequence of trade on China or The Roman Empire. How
did the Silk Road change China. Consider religion, social, technology, political or
philosophical factors.
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
Double space
Historical accuracy
Thesis/argument/opinion
Supporting evidence
Presentation
Mastery of skill
4.
Historian: Timeline
Create and illustrate a timeline of the six most important events that helped shape
Chinese history from the Shang Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. Include short blurbs
explaining why you chose these six events over others.
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
6 events only
Historical accuracy
Thesis/argument/opinion
Supporting evidence
Presentation
Mastery of skill
5.
Visual Artist: Illustration
Create a life-like illustration (drawing, painting, computer graphic) of life in Dunhuang,
Khotan, Kroraina, Miran, OR Gaochang.
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
Historical accuracy
Relevant details
Evidence of Research
Presentation
Mastery of skill
6.
Economist
A report on one item that China traded to other cultures (for example, paper). Why did
China have that item in abundance (lots of it). How was it created? Why did that culture
want the item? What did China get in return for that item and why did China need it?
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
Historical accuracy
Thesis/argument/opinion
Supporting evidence
Presentation
Mastery of skill
7.
Art Historian
Analyze one piece of art from each dynasty: Shang/Zhou, Chin/ Han and Tang.
What does this piece of art tell us about 1) the technology of the dynasty. 2) the values of
that people, 3) the purpose of art for that dynasty (tell a story, celebrate a belief or
religion, convince people about a subject, , 4) and the audience the art is intendend for.
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
6 events only
Historical accuracy
Thesis/argument/opinion
Supporting evidence
Presentation
Mastery of skill
8.
Publisher
Put your scrapbook together using traditional Chinese bookbinding. Become an expert in
Chinese bookbinding practices. Learn about stab-stitching, stitched-gathering, butterfly
binding and more! Bind your scrap book using ancient methods. Be sure to add a page on
the history of the binding process!
(idp.bl.uk/education/bookbinding/)
Must haves:
Criteria
Title
Name
Include a one paragraph description
of the history of your type of
bookbinding and why you chose it.
Historical accuracy
Relevant details
Evidence of Research
Presentation
Mastery of skill
9.
Technology Expert
In an essay or mind-map, assess the impact of one technology on Ancient China.
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
Double Space
Historical accuracy
Thesis/argument/opinion
Supporting evidence
Presentation
Mastery of skill
10. Biographer
Explain the role of an individual in “the big picture” of the history of China. Choose from
Kongfuzi, Han Feizi, Laozi, Shi Huangdi, Gaozu. Be sure to make at least two arguments
and support them with evidence. Use lots of facts.
Must haves:
Criteria
1-2 pages
Title
Name
Double space
Historical accuracy
Thesis/argument/opinion
Supporting evidence
Presentation
Mastery of skill
Six chapters = 60 marks (Each chapter is out of ten marks)
Works cited = 10 marks
Total Project mark = 70 marks
Don’t know where to start? Check out…
http://idp.bl.uk/pages/education_students.a4d#3
http://mappingthesilkroad.net
www.silkroadproject.org
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/special/silk_road.htm
http://www.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/history/maps.cfm
http://history.cultural-china.com/
http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/tps/1000bce.htm