Ancient Chinese Dynasty Presentations

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1 Ancient Chinese Dynasty Presentations Every group will answer the following questions based on the dynasty they are assigned. In addition, each group will answer the questions on their assigned dynasty. After you have answered all of your questions create a web based presentation with this information. (PowerPoint or Prezi) 1. Explain what they traded and who they traded with. Explain any types of new technology they developed. 3. Explain how the government worked. Explain who had power and whether or not it was a democracy or authoritarian. 4. Explain how and if the government helped the people. 5. Explain who made laws and how they were made and whether or not they applied equally to everyone. 6. Explain how the next emperor came to power. 7. Explain the role of women and children in society. 8. Explain any important writing, thoughts, ideas, or philosophies that were developed during the dynasty. 9. Explain any arts (architecture, poetry, painting, pottery, music, textiles) that developed. 10. Explain any forms of technology that developed. Who are the Lungshan people? Xia Dynasty What important contributions did they make to the Chinese culture? What was family life like? Shang and Chou Dynasty What were the beliefs about their ancestors? What are oracle bones? Explain how they were used. How did the kings and nobles live? Explain the way the farmers lived? Tell how the nobility treated them. Of all the gods and goddesses that were honored, who was the most powerful and respected? Qin (Chin) Dynasty How long did this dynasty last compared to the others? Name and explain 4 important events of this dynasty. Han Dynasty What do the tombs tell us about the daily life of these people? In what way did Emperor Wudi agree with Confucius? What did he do as a result? Although outsiders call this land China after Ch in (Qin) times, the Chinese refer to themselves, even today by what name?

2 Tang Dynasty What is another name this period of time is referred to by? Why? What is this dynasty known for as a contribution to the culture? Shoes had a special meaning, explain. Name 3 games that we enjoy today that were played during this time period as well. What are the "Three Doctrines"? What was the basic diet for the farmers of this time period? Song Dynasty What were some of the accomplishments of the Song Dynasty? Ming Dynasty Identify were some of the accomplishments of the Ming Dynasty? ****** Everyone must answer the following questions. ****** Confucianism 1. Explain the basic belief of Confucianism. Explain the lasting impact of the teachings of Confucius on China. Taoism 1. What is the literal translation of Tao? Explain the basic belief of Taoism. Buddhism 1. Who was Buddha? Explain the basic beliefs of Buddhism? Chinese New Year 1. How did the Chinese celebrate the New Year? What are some of the superstitions that they try to avoid at this time? The Forbidden City 1. Where was the Forbidden City? When / Why was it built? Why was it Forbidden? Cool Facts 1. Identify any other cool facts / images that you found interesting during this investigation.

3 Group Members Names: Period: Ancient Chinese Dynasty Project Scoring Guide Ancient Chinese Dynasty: I. CONTENT Presentation and visual required dynasty information - Descriptions clear - Information included paints complete picture - Facts historically accurate - Pictures, maps, etc included (if applicable) II. ORGANIZATION Has quality intro - Presentation order makes sense - Presentation flows well (transitions attempted) - Has quality conclusion III. CONVENTIONS Capitalization correct - Usage is accurate - Punctuation used correctly - Spelling errors eliminated IV. VISUAL AID Visual shows quality work - Is aesthetically pleasing - Visual enhances presentation, is used - Group uses visual effectively (prepared and organized) VI. Extra Required Info Slides - Confucianism Taoism Buddhism Chinese New Year The Forbidden City Fun Facts VII. GROUP ANALYSIS Group works together well - Intro sets up thesis of group s theme - Conclusion establishes importance of groups dynasty TOTAL /100

4 Name: Ancient Chinese Dynasty Presentation Listening Guide Period: Dynasty Ruled From: New Technology: Type of Government: 2 Interesting facts YOU learned Xia Dynasty 1. Shang and Chou Dynasty 1. Qin (Chin) Dynasty 1. Han Dynasty 1. Tang Dynasty 1. Song Dynasty 1. Ming Dynasty 1.

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