Students will be able to...
interpret various maps, graphs, charts, photographs, and illustrations on ancient China
compare maps and other visual materials about ancient China
complete time lines on ancient China
analyze why dynasties ended
evaluate the contributions made by ancient China
SS Binder
Chromebook
Dynasties of Ancient China Handout (given in class)
The Nystrom Atlas of World History 3rd Edition
Ancient Chinese Dynasties: Like a Royal Family Soap Opera
Shang ("shung") Dynasty – Bronze bling, oracle bones, and spooky ancestor vibes.
Zhou (joe") Dynasty – Invented the Mandate of Heaven (aka, “If things go badly, blame the ruler!”).
Qin ("cheen"/"chin") Dynasty – Super short but made a BIG impact: one emperor, one wall, and one terracotta army.
Han Dynasty – Peace, progress, paper, and people thinking, “Let’s name everything after us.”
Use the atlas to complete the handout. You may work with a partner, but you must work together to answer the questions.
Finish atlas handout