Pathfinders - Ancient China
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Art and
Literature |
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Art |
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A collection of stone
figures, pottery, jewelry, clothing, metal artifacts, and
textiles. Includes full descriptions of where each item is
from and what it was used for. |
| Art
of China |
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Chinese
art, scenery, calligraphy, zodiac, music, and language.
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| Chinese
Art |
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Graphic
examples of jade, ceramics, bronze, sculptures, paintings, and
textiles.
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| Classic
Chinese Paintings |
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A
collection of Chinese paintings including paintings divided
into dynastic periods and portraits of the Emperors.
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| Chinese
Literature Classics |
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Writings
of Confucius, stories, and essays.
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Several examples of classic Chinese poetry translated into
English.
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Shinto
Creation Stories
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The
creation of heaven and earth, the creation of the gods, and
many more.
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Government and
Politics |
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General
History |
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| Timeline
of China |
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A
brief page illustrating China's chronology. |
| Maps
of China |
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Includes
regional views, provinces, cities, map of the Silk Road, a
map of the rivers, views from space, and a historical map
of the Mongol Empire. |
| Artifacts
from Imperial Tombs of China |
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Examine
graphics of burial robes, pottery figures, crowns, and bronze
figures. |
| Mummies
of China |
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Read
about the mummies found in the Chinese desert. |
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Riddle
of the Desert Mummies |
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More
about the mummies found in the Chinese desert by Discovery
Online. |
| The
Yellow River Culture |
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Background
about the beginnings of Chinese culture in the Yellow River
Valley circa 4000 B.C. |
| Shang
Civilization |
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An
introduction to ancient Chinese civilizations including
the Shang, the Zhou Kings, the Confucius legend, and
Daoism.
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| The
Chou Civilization |
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After
the Shang, the Chou Civilization rose to power. Read about
their background, the Mandate of Heaven, and The One Hundred
Schools. |
| History
of China Glossary |
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| Get a little help figuring out what some of the Chinese terms
mean at this site.
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| Images
of Shih Huang Ti's Tomb |
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| Take a virtual tour around
the palace beneath Shih Huang Ti's Tomb. |
| Terra
Cotta Warriors of the Qin Dynasty |
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| Read
about the pottery army buried in the tomb of the first
Chinese Emperor Qin Shihuangdi. |
| Construction
of the Great Wall |
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Discover
when, how, and why the Great Wall was built. Includes
photographs. |
| Secrets
of the Great Wall |
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Explore
the wall and the dynasties that built it, view the wall from
space, and tour around its structure. |
| Mogoa
Caves |
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A
kid-friendly site exploring the Mogoa Caves, a holy site for Buddhists. |
| Dunhuang
and the Cave of Manuscripts |
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A
site in Central China where Buddhist monks carved out caves
between the 5th and 11th centuries. Check out the links to the
sculptures and frescoes found within the caves. |
| The
Forbidden City |
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Take a virtual tour around
the city while learning about its history. |
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Land
of Genghis Khan |
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From
National Geographic, get a full biography on
Khan, see a map of his empire, take a virtual tour around
Mongolia
today. |
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Daily Life |
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| Ancient
China |
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A kid-friendly
site where you can learn about the Three Doctrines, Who's
Who in Ancient China, and get great links to other web
sources. |
| Chinese
Philosophy |
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| Introduction to Chinese
philosophy including Pre-Confucian China and the Five
Classics. |
| Introduction
to Buddhism |
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Learn
about the history of Buddhism, the basics of Buddhist
wisdom, the Wheel of Life and more.
Learn
about the history of Buddhism, the basics of Buddhist
wisdom, the Wheel of Life and more.
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| Women
and Foot Binding in China |
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Details about the practice
of foot binding, how it was done, and what the results
were. Includes links to photographs and information about
disabilities caused by foot binding. |
| Asian
Instruments |
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Check
out a listing of Chinese musical instruments. |
| Chinese
Costume |
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brief page illustrating a few examples of traditional
costumes. |
| Chinese
Recipes |
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A
listing of tasty Chinese dishes including full menu
ideas. |
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