Indiana University
Asian Literature: “The View in Spring” by Du Fu
Over the course of the lesson plan, your pupils read and analyze a translated eight-line poem from the Tang Dynasty written by Du Fu, a poet caught behind enemy lines during the An Lu-Shan rebellion (755-763). Literary/historical context...
Curated OER
China Overview: A Brief History of Chinese Dynasties
Sometimes all you need is a quick reminder and a brief outline to help put information in order. Present your class with an outline of the major accomplishments, individuals, and culture that marked each of China's ten Dynasties. This is...
Curated OER
Tang and Song China: An era of Prosperity and Innovation
Define the Changes in government rule that lead to some of China's most important inventions. The class explores the rise of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the first female ruler Wu Zhao, and inventions such as gunpowder, porcelain, and...
Curated OER
Imperial China: Qin to Ming Dynasties
Looking for a way to supplement a unit on ancient China or world cultures? Look no further than this presentation, which combines rich information with entertaining pictures of Chinese artifacts. China's glorious dynasties provide a...
Other
China the Beautiful: Classic Chinese Paintings
This site provides beautiful examples of Chinese paintings ranging from the Tang Dynasty to the 20th century. Although the majority of paintings are not accompanied by much information, the pictures alone are worth the visit.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Mongolia
Provides an in-depth look at the Mongol peoples, their beginnings, their conquest of China, and the Yuan dynasty, historical settings, rivals, and decline of the dynasty.
Columbia University
Asian Topics: Tang Poetry & the Civil Service Examination
Provides insight regarding the inclusion of poetry composition on the civil service examination during the Tang Dynasty.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: List of Chinese Authors
A chronological list of Chinese writers from antiquity to today -- or you can browse alphabetically. Some writers have only a scant 1-2 sentences of biographical background; others are covered extensively. Excellent jumping off point for...
Other
Silk Road Foundation: Printing
This site provides detailed information on the Chinese invention of block printing. Includes an image of the carved wood that was used in early Chinese printing.
Other
Women in World History Curriculum: Female Heroes: China: Empress Wu Zetian
Provides information on Empress Wu of the Tang dynasty, her life and her actions while Empress.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dancer
View a picture of "Dancer" and read about the techniques used by the artist in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Shosoin Repository and Its Treasure
The Shosoin Repository survived both war and fire, leaving virtually all the ancient cultural treasures intact. The thousands of items preserved in the Shosoin repository include manuscripts, musical instruments, textiles, shoes,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Longmen Caves, Luoyang
Worship and power struggles, enlightenment and suicide-the 2300 caves and niches filled with Buddhist art at Longmen in China has witnessed it all.The steep limestone cliffs extend for almost a mile and contain approximately 110,000...
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Later Imperial China Quiz (1)
This quiz will test your knowledge on Imperial China.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Later Imperial China Quiz (2)
This quiz will test your knowledge on later Imperial China.
Other
An Eye on China's Past
Many images and artifacts from the Han Dynasty can be found on this site. Each image is accompanied by a short description.
Other
California Polytechnical College: Tang Taizong (626 649)
Provides a cursory overview of the life of Tang Taizong, of the Tang dynasty. Taken from a slide during notes for a college Humanities class.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Tang Dynasty 618 907
This timeline traces the development of China's Tang Dynasty.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Tang Dynasty of Ancient China
History Questions: Tang Dynasty Quiz, Test, and WebQuest