MSM Year 8 Ancient China

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 ...

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.

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.

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Acupuncture is a very ancient form of healing which pre-dates recorded history. The philosophy is rooted in the Taoist tradition which goes back over 8000 years. The people of this time period would meditate and observe the flow of energy within and without. They also were keen to observe man's relations with nature and the universe.

The meridians of acupuncture Under this page I have assembled maps of all the meridians of Chinese acupuncture. These include the 12 main meridians plus their inner pathways and the 8 extra meridians. Maps showing body areas such as head or legs are also included in order to focus directly on an anatomical region rather than on a whole meridian.

Confucius is believed to have been born in 551 M (' in the state of Lu, known today as the Shandong province). His parents, who died while he was still a child, named him Kung Fu-tse.

Bureaucracy: To control his people, First Emperor Qin developed a system of bureaucracy. He divided his empire into 36 provinces. Each province was divided into districts. He put two government officials in charge of each province. It was their job to put strong people in charge of each district.

This is a good site with easy-to-understand information. My class used the Ancient Greek one last year.

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.

Fireworks light up the sky with colorful lights on the Chinese New Year. Fireworks are burned to symbolize the end of the old year and welcome the new year. Fireworks represent many customs and traditions in China. This article takes you down the timeline of ancient Chinese fireworks invention history.

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

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.

Here are some top facts and figures about the Terracotta Army

"The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century"

More information about Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di's mausoleum

The Great Wall of China in fact is a complete and rigorous defense project composed of countless passes, watchtowers, garrison towns, beacon towers and blockhouses.

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May not be useful for all.

This website has great facts about The Great Wall of China