Ancient China: The Great Wall, the Silk Road, and the Golden Dynasties
Discover the rich history of Ancient China🇨🇳 This 5-week course explores the Great Wall, the Silk Road, and the powerful Tang & Song Dynasties, connecting with AP World History themes of trade, innovation, and governance.
Chinese Culture Land
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Final Project 🏁 Students can choose between: - Creative option: Create a poster, artwork, or model - Research option: Write a short report or presentation - Multimedia option: Record a short video or slideshow presentationGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
～～～～～～～～～～ CULTUFIRSTCLASS5 ～～～～～～～～～～ 🎉 $5 discount applicable to any class. 🎉 Single-use coupon valid for the first class. 🌟 Step back in time and uncover the secrets of Ancient China! From the Great Wall to the thriving trade routes of the Silk Road, this 5-week journey will explore the rise and fall of powerful dynasties and the incredible inventions that shaped the modern world. Discover how the Tang and Song dynasties ushered in a golden age of art, technology, and culture — leaving a legacy that still influences us today. Through engaging discussions, creative projects, and interactive activities, students will analyze how Ancient China’s political strategies, technological advancements, and cultural practices shaped global history. This course aligns with U.S. and Canadian social studies and world history standards, helping students make meaningful connections between the past and present.
Learning Goals
Identify key Chinese dynasties and their contributions to global historyUnderstand the political, economic, and cultural significance of the Great Wall and the Silk Road
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
The Great Wall and the Rise of Imperial China
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 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Silk Road – Trade, Treasure, and Transformation
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 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Tang Dynasty – The Golden Age of Art and Power
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 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Song Dynasty – Innovation and Global Influence
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 55 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
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Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Queen's University
Every teacher is both a native Chinese speaker and a qualified professional.Reviews
Live Group Course
$36
weekly1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 139 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-8 learners per class
