ANCIENT CHINA

ANCIENT CHINAIntroduction

❧ What is a dynasty?

❧ Who was the first Emperor of China?

❧ When was the Great Wall of China built?

❧ Who were the Terracotta Warriors?

❧ Where is China’s capital city? Mark it on your map.

Yin and Yang

Ancient China

Yin Yang

Chinese people believe in balance and connection with nature.

Taoism is an ancient Chinese religion with many dieties (gods and goddesses) and there is a focus on meditation, feng shui, unity with nature and self development. Taoism began in China over 2000 years ago.

The symbol for Yin Yang is called the Taijitu.

Yin and Yang are two halves that form a whole. For example, there is some light in the darkness, and some darkness in the light. You cannot have night without the day.

What does Yin Yang represent?

Draw the Yin Yang symbol into your workbook and write the symbolism next to it.

Research task

Who, what, when, where, why and how

The class is divided into thirds. Research ONE of the following topics and create a visual presentation in using the Haiku Deck app or Keynote.

❧ The Giant Panda

❧ The Great Wall of China

❧ Chinese Dragons