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Eloise Kelly

History of Kung Fu - 0 views

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    This web site is extremly helpful if you are reserching kung fu it gives you alotvabout the subject from when kung fu was first around to the present day. So I found very good so i hope it is helpful to others.
Claudia Kinnane

The Invention of Paper - 0 views

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    The Invention of Paper Written communication has been the center of civilization for centuries. Most of our important records are on paper. Although writing has been around for a long time, paper hasn't. In fact, putting thoughts down in written form wasn't always easy or practical.
Gabriella Brancatini

Article on the Great Wall of China - 0 views

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    This article contains some information from a book about the Great Wall of China.
Emily McLean

Top 20 Wise Quotes Of Confucius - 0 views

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    Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese thought and life. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
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    Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese thought and life. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
riona McNamara

Great wall of China - 0 views

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    The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Lake in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. The most comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has concluded that all the walls measure 8,851.8 km.
Isabella Buckland-Baker

Asian Culture and History - 0 views

Shannon Brown

Gunpowder - 0 views

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    This website is great for focus questions on gun powder
Emily McLean

Confucianism - 0 views

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    Confucianism was founded by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius), a Chinese philosopher and educator. He lived from 551 to 479 BCE (Before the Common Era, formerly BC, Before Christ). He believed that his philosophy could transform individuals and society into a more harmonious unit. Confucianism is a socio-philosophical system aimed at bettering individuals and society.
Bec Davies

Chinese Kite Festival - 0 views

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    great info on kites
Emily Barr

Major Religions in China - 0 views

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    This website discusses the 5 major religions existent in modern day Chinese society; Taoism being the only indigenous belief system to China.
Lil Bensted

Great Wall of China - 0 views

This website was great for ANY infomation on Qin Shi Huang.

http:__asianhistory.about.com_od_profilesofasianleaders_p_qinshihungbio.htm

started by Lil Bensted on 04 Jun 12 no follow-up yet
Tyra Grimwade

Interesting Facts & Information: tourism, travel, culture, language, business, people. ... - 0 views

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    As China grows into a modern day superpower, it is important to remember that China as a civilization has existed for more than six millennia and contributed countless inventions that shaped China's evolution and amazingly continue to shape the modern world.
Alexandra McDonough

Taoism Today - 0 views

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    How Daosim is pracitced today and where!!!!
Jo Devenish-Meares

Marie Vento: One Thousand Years of Chinese Footbinding: Its Origins, Popularity and Demise - 0 views

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    Back to Chinese Culture | Back toWomen's History Sourcebook | Term Paper/Core 9: Chinese Culture/ March 7, 1998 [Important Note : This paper was written as a class project. Copyright resides with Ms. Vento, who gave permission for its use here as an excellent example of a research paper.
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    This is a student paper that seeks to investigate the practice of foot binding, its origins, the impacts and the causes behind the practice. At times it is a very challenging read.
Jo Devenish-Meares

A Look at the History of Foot Binding - Ancient History Blog - 0 views

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    Many people have looked at beautifully decorated silk shoes from China and wondered if they were for a child or a doll. They are surprised to find that these pairs of shoes, some of which are only a little over three inches in length were actually meant to be worn by grown women.
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    This site provides a less challenging read regarding the practice of foot binding in ancient China, its origins and the impact it had on those who had their feet bound.
Bronte Dargusch

Confucius - Crystalinks - 0 views

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    Confucius Traditionally September 28, 551 BCE - 479 BCE One of the most famous people in ancient China was a wise philosopher named Confucius - also Kong Zi, Kong Qiu, or Zhong Ni. Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings and philosophy have deeply influenced Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese thought and life.
Brooke Spencer

Gunpowder : alchemy, bombards, and pyrotechnics : the history of the explosive that cha... - 0 views

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    Get this from a library! Gunpowder : alchemy, bombards, and pyrotechnics : the history of the explosive that changed the world. [Jack Kelly] -- Traces the history of the explosive mixture created by Chinese alchemists in the tenth century, a critical invention that has fueled innovations and shaped the technology of warfare and the evolution ...
Anastasia Little

Currency in the Qin and Han Dynasties - 0 views

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    Currency was unified by Emperor Qin Shi Huang after he unified China. Gold was considered as high-grade currency, and "banliang", the round copper coin with a square hole in the middle, was regarded as low-grade currency; they were circulated nationwide.
riona McNamara

GREAT WALL OF CHINA NEAR BEIJING - China | Facts and Details - 0 views

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    GREAT WALL OF CHINA NEAR BEIJING The Great Wall of China is the world's longest wall. Estimates of its length vary from 1,500 miles to 31,250 miles, with most sources saying it is between 3,900 miles and 4,500 miles long.
Shannon Brown

Gunpowder - 0 views

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    This website was a good start for my research.
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