Awesome links for research
Geography
This video shows the natural barriers China has around it. More importantly, it discusses how this helps and hurts China.
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China's geography still affects it today just like it has for the past 4,000 years. This video has great graphics to demonstrate it.
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Overview of China's dynasties
If this chart is too small to read CLICK HERE!!!!
Lot of info about a China's contributions to the world.
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Lot of info here about China and the dynasties. You can stop watching after 4:37 if wish, we will not be learning about anything after that.
Another comical music video to laugh at.
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Shang Dynasty
Chinese PHILOSOPHIES
Confucianism
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Both videos are good explanations of how Confucianism works and affected Chinese history, government, and its dynasties.
Daoism (also spelled/pronounced "taoism")
Detailed video about the founding of Daoism and it's teachings.
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This is an example of how to think like a Daoist.
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Legalism
Compares/contrasts Confucianism with Legalism. It also describes how the legalism philosophy rose to power in China.
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The "first Emperor of china" and the qin dynasty.
The Qin Dynasty is considered the "first dynasty" (even though there were dynasties before it). Some of China's trademark inventions and landmarks were created/built during this time.
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Enjoy this music video about Shihuandi and Qin dynasty
***BTW, you CANNOT see the Great Wall from space!!!!*** |
Han Dynasty
Silk Road
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Either video will tell you everything you need to know about the Silk Road and why it was important. Enjoy the graphics!