2.+Ancient+and+Medieval+China

= __ Imperial China: What makes a civilisation great? __ =

Throughout this unit we will be considering how some ancient civilisations become great, like the Greeks, Romans and Chinese. Why is it that some civilisations have passed into relative obscurity whilst others are remembered for their legacy?

Chinese Dynasties: research task:

1. Introduction to China- the travels and writings of Marco Polo
Why travel? Listen to 'Ramblin Man' by Lemon Jelly and make a note of the places mentioned that you have visited:

media type="file" key="03 Ramblin Man.m4a" width="300" height="50" Ramblin' Man lyrics


 * The travels of Marco Polo: **
 * [[file:Marco Polo overview.ppt]]
 * [[file:Marco Polo Describes China.doc]]
 * [[file:travellers tales worksheet.pdf]]
 * Following in the footsteps of Macro Polo

2. Was Imperial China civilised? A study of the Qin Dynasty

 * [[file:What makes a society civilized.ppt]]
 * [[file:First Emperor Qin Video Questions.docx]]
 * [[file:The Great Wall.ppt]]

3. What did the Chinese do for us? Inventions and innovations

 * [[file:What the Chinese did for us – summary of things included in the video.doc]]
 * [[file:Chinese inventions.pdf]]
 * [[file:Information on Chinese Inventions.pdf]]
 * [[file:Chinese creation- assessment rubric.docx]]

4. What ideas were important in China?

 * [[file:Chinese ideas.ppt]]
 * [[file:The Essentials of Chinese Religions- instructions.docx]]
 * [[file:The Essentials of Chinese Religions.docx]]

5. End of Year Assessment on Imperial China

 * [[file:Revision guide Imperial China- 2013.doc]]
 * [[file:Year 8- source analysis for assessment.docx]]
 * [[file:Mark scheme 2013.docx]]

6. Tell me project

 * [[file:Tell Me Guidance - Shanghai[2].doc]]
 * [[file:Tell Me Project.pptx]]