Ancient China: The Great Wall, the Silk Road, and the Golden Dynasties

 Focus: The early dynasties and the strategic importance of the Great Wall

👑 Qin Dynasty – The first emperor and the unification of China
🛡️ The Great Wall – Why and how it was built, and its role in defense and trade
🌏 Early trade routes and the foundation of the Silk Road
🎯 Activity: Design your own section of the Great Wall and explain how it would protect against invaders 

 Focus: How trade and cultural exchange shaped Ancient China

🌍 How the Han dynasty expanded the Silk Road
🏺 Exchange of silk, tea, and spices with Persia, India, and Europe
🌏 Influence of foreign cultures on Chinese art, music, and religion
🎯 Activity: Create a trade map showing how goods and ideas moved along the Silk Road 

 Focus: Political strength and cultural brilliance

🏹 Expansion of territory and military strength
🖌️ Advances in art, poetry, and architecture
🌌 Rise of Buddhism and Daoism
🎯 Activity: Analyze a famous Tang dynasty poem and write your own version inspired by Tang-style themes 

 Focus: Technology and economic advancement

💡 Invention of gunpowder, movable type printing, and paper currency
🌾 Agricultural advances and economic growth
🌍 Maritime trade and China’s early naval strength
🎯 Activity: Students will invent their own "Song dynasty-inspired" creation and explain its modern-day use