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Chinese History: Before 1911 / Chinese Dynasties

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World History Encyclopedia
History of China: Table of Contents
U of Maryland
Timeline & Maps
With good links! Washington U. 2500 BC to present day.
A Visual Sourcebook for Chinese Civilization
Geography, Ancient Tombs, Buddhism, Calligraphy, Military Technology, Painting, Homes, Gardens, Clothing, Graphic Arts
ChinaFile
ChinaFile is a project of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at Asia Society.

China - Religion & Philosophy

100 Schools of Thought
Exploring Chinese History - Culture - Philosophy
Ancient Chinese Philosophy
World History Encyclopedia
Basics of Buddhism
PBS
Confucius (551—479 B.C.E.)
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Confucius Quotes
Quotations Page
Laozi (Lao-tzu, fl. 6th cn. B.C.E.)
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Laozi
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Legalism
Exploring Chinese History - Culture - Philosophy
Sun-Tzu
World History Encyclopedia

Chinese Dynasties

Ancient Dynasties
U of Maryland
CHINA—Timeline of Historical Periods
Chinese History
ChinaKnowledge.de
History Timeline
U of Maryland. Click the links for more information.
List of Rulers of China
The Met. Heinlbrunn Timeline of Art History

Videos to Watch

China: Ancient History & Culture Web Resources

Accomplishments of the Ancient Chinese
ThoughtCo
Ancient China
World History Encyclopedia
Ancient China
British Museum
Ancient Chinese Architecture
World History Encyclopedia
Ancient Chinese Calligraphy
World History Encyclopedia
Ancient Japanese & Chinese Relations
World History Encyclopedia
Chinese Literature
World History Encyclopedia
KEY POINTS across East Asia—by Era 1000-1450 CE
Asia for Educators. Columbia U
The Civil Service Examinations of Imperial China
World History Encyclopedia
Daily Life in Ancient China
World History Encyclopedia
Dogs in Ancient China
World History Encyclopedia
Foot-Binding
World History Encyclopedia
Great Wall of China
World History Encyclopedia
China Unearths 114 New Terracotta Warriors
BBC
Key Points in the Development of East Asia
Overview of the History and Civilization of Ancient China
TimeMaps
Primary Source Documents
Asia for Educators
Tea in Ancient China & Japan
World History Encyclopedia
Warfare in Ancient China
World History Encyclopedia
Warring States Period
World History Encyclopedia
Women in Ancient China
World History Encyclopedia

Dynasties Song

"The Dynasties Song"

This "dynasties song," sung to the tune of "Frère Jacques,"
can help students 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

— Courtesy of the teachers on the College Board AP-World History Listserv

Retrieved August 19, 2012, from http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/timelines/china_timeline.htm#song

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