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China on site.com: Ming Dynasty
This site from China-on-site.com has a description of Ming Dynasty artwork as well as links to information on famous artists and their work.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Ming Dynasty for Kids
History Questions: Ming Dynasty Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: Ming Dynasty
On this site, study the history about the Ming Dynasty of Ancient China. Learn about the Emperors and accomplishments.
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Totally History: Ming Dynasty Economy
This article provides a description of the Chinese Ming Dynasty's economy. It was during this period of time in history that China made large improvements in technology, agriculture, trade and manufacturing.
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Asia Society: Chinese Trade in the Indian Ocean
This essay provides background information regarding China's Ming Dynasty as well as an explanation for the importance of trade during this period in history.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Ming Dynasty's Maritime History
This site provides a discussion from the University of Calgary of the extensive maritime voyages taken during the Ming dynasty. A map is included.
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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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient China for Kids: Dynasties
Explore the dynasties of Ancient China in history on this website. Study the families and emperors who ruled the country.
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Gurupedia: History of China
Here's an article on the history of China, complete with information on prehistoric and ancient China, the Chinese Empire, the Mongols in China, the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the Republic of China.
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...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Following the Great Wall of China
Learn some history of the great Chinese imperial dynasties and help build the Great Wall of China with the interactive map that is part of this instructional activity. Teachers will find guiding questions, learning objectives, and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Covered Jar With Fish in Lotus Pond
This piece, from the Avery Brundage Collection of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, illustrates a method of polychrome decoration in which painting, as well as firing, occurred twice: preceding glaze and over previously fired glaze....
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Forbidden City of Ancient China
Kids learn about the Forbidden City of Ancient China. A giant palace built for the emperor in Beijing city by the Ming Dynasty. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
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The Palace Museum: Selections From Sun Yingzhou's Ceramics Donation
A wide collection of Chinese porcelain ceramics from the Jin, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Curated OER
Unesco: China: Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
It represents the addition of three Imperial Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Liaoning to the Ming tombs inscribed in 2000 and 2003. The Three Imperial Tombs of the Qing Dynasty in Liaoning Province include the Yongling Tomb, the Fuling...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Hall of Jades
A permanent Field Museum exhibit explores the history of jade from Neolithic through modern day China. Through this companion resource, discover the elements which make jade cherished in China and around the world.
Read Works
Read Works: Reception Hall From the Palace of Duke Zhao (Zhaogongfu)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of informational texts from the Philadelphia Museum of Art that describe the reception hall from China's Palace of Duke Zhao (Zhaogonfu) and the dog cage of Emperor...
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Travel China guide.com: History of the Great Wall
Read a brief history of the Great Wall of China, and find out about the building of sections of the wall.
Read Works
Read Works: Dog Cage (Goulong)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of informational texts from the Philadelphia Museum of Art that describe the dog cage of Emperor Qianlong and the reception hall from China's Palace of Duke Zhao...
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People and Places of the World: Great Wall 2005
Here is a collection of beautiful photos of the Great Wall of China. Photos are accompanied with notes about the Wall, its sections, and its symbolism.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chinese Porcelain: Decoration
"Blue-and-white" porcelain was used in temples and occasionally in burials in China, but most was exported. View pictures of Chinese porcelain and read about the innovative glazing techniques in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Later Imperial China Quiz (1)
This quiz will test your knowledge on Imperial China.
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Galen R. Frysinger: People and Places of the World: Tiananmen Square
Check out great photographs of Tiananmen Square, which is "located at the center at the center of Beijing City." A great resource for offering a visual context to the events of the democracy movement.