Ancient China

Introduction

Ancient China is the only ancient civilization that is still around today. The customs and traditions started thousands of years ago are still evident in the Asian society today. During this webquest you will discover some of the great inventions and traditions that began in this civilization.

Process

You will use this website to answer the questions from the handout.

Use these links and video to answer questions 1,2 &3 &4

Go to

http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventions/a/Compass.htm

 

http://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels/videos/the-origin-of-fireworks

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A25t-Kqm7UU

 

 

Use this link for question 5 &6

 https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/chinese-new-year.html

 

 

use this link for question 7 &8

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOYcbbz1i0

 

 

 

Use this link to answer question 9

http://www.silk-road.com/artl/papermoney.shtml

 

 Use this link to answer questions 10-14

 https://time.com/4828701/first-fireworks-history-july-4th/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjSM_j0Cn2E

 

Use this link to help you answer question 15-17 and about this invention

 

Seismograph invented by Chinese ancient Zhang Heng from Eastern Han Dyansty.[File photo]

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avVX31PuU8Q