Ancient Chinese Culture
A culture that has been around for 4,000 years, as Chinese culture has, obviously has a rich history. Ancient Chinese culture planted the seeds for modern China. This thought-provoking resource offers readers a glimpse into the major ages of China and their prominent contributions to history. Illuminating text details the influence of the Yellow River, the Shang (Bronze Age) ornamentation, the Great Wall from the Qin (Imperial Age), and silk use and the Silk Road of the Han. This insightful volume goes on to elucidate other cultural contributions, such as art, dance, drama, literature, and pottery.
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Ancient Chinese Culture
A culture that has been around for 4,000 years, as Chinese culture has, obviously has a rich history. Ancient Chinese culture planted the seeds for modern China. This thought-provoking resource offers readers a glimpse into the major ages of China and their prominent contributions to history. Illuminating text details the influence of the Yellow River, the Shang (Bronze Age) ornamentation, the Great Wall from the Qin (Imperial Age), and silk use and the Silk Road of the Han. This insightful volume goes on to elucidate other cultural contributions, such as art, dance, drama, literature, and pottery.
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Ancient Chinese Culture

Ancient Chinese Culture

by Paula Morrow
Ancient Chinese Culture

Ancient Chinese Culture

by Paula Morrow

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A culture that has been around for 4,000 years, as Chinese culture has, obviously has a rich history. Ancient Chinese culture planted the seeds for modern China. This thought-provoking resource offers readers a glimpse into the major ages of China and their prominent contributions to history. Illuminating text details the influence of the Yellow River, the Shang (Bronze Age) ornamentation, the Great Wall from the Qin (Imperial Age), and silk use and the Silk Road of the Han. This insightful volume goes on to elucidate other cultural contributions, such as art, dance, drama, literature, and pottery.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781477788844
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2016
Series: Spotlight On the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Series
Pages: 48
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 1020L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Ancient Chinese Culture 4

The Yellow River 6

Shang Dynasty 8

Bronze in Early China 10

First Writing 12

Zhou Dynasty 14

Military Might 16

Chinese Philosophy 18

Qin Dynasty 20

Buildings and Architecture 22

Tombs and Funeral Customs 24

Han Dynasty 26

Silk Road 28

Literature 30

Pottery 32

Painting 34

Music 36

Dance 38

What Remains Today 40

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47

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