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The discovery of the Terracotta Soldiers of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi is one of the largest and most incredible archaeological surprises of modern times. Spread out over several acres near the city of Xian, more than 7,500 soldiers have been discovered. They have been silently on guard for over 2,200 years!
The discovery of the Terracotta Soldiers of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi is one of the largest and most incredible archaeological surprises of modern times. Spread out over several acres near the city of Xian, more than 7,500 soldiers have been discovered. They have been silently on guard for over 2,200 years!
For this activity you will be creating a terracotta soldier! Your soldier will be accurately drawn and explained. You will create a primary source that reflects the story of your soldier.
For this activity you will be creating a terracotta soldier! Your soldier will be accurately drawn and explained. You will create a primary source that reflects the story of your soldier.
Scroll through these photos, at left, to get a better feel for the scope and detail of the Terracotta soldiers.
Scroll through these photos, at left, to get a better feel for the scope and detail of the Terracotta soldiers.
Below is an infographic on how the soldiers were made.
Below is an infographic on how the soldiers were made.
Qin Shi Huangdi - China's First Emperor
Qin Shi Huangdi - China's First Emperor
In his quest to unify China, Qin Shi Huangdi ruled over his people with a Legalist philosophy. He strengthened his military, enabling him to conquer surrounding states, and, among many other things he is known for, he sought to bring soldiers with him when he died.
In his quest to unify China, Qin Shi Huangdi ruled over his people with a Legalist philosophy. He strengthened his military, enabling him to conquer surrounding states, and, among many other things he is known for, he sought to bring soldiers with him when he died.
Use these resources to learn more about the Terracotta Soldiers.
Use these resources to learn more about the Terracotta Soldiers.
The Emperor's Silent Army.PDFExcellent, brief video of the soldiers
BBC News report
Bledsoe book Terracotta Soldiers.pdfHelen Bledsoe book on the Soldiers
The Terracotta Army AVI
Abridged Bledsoe Book.pdfAbridged O'Connor Book This is a link to Mrs. Semeraro reading the book.
Nat Geo
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