Ancient China ~ Lesson 3
Wednesday, April 14th - Friday, April 23rd
 Choose at least one task from each level (you may complete more than one at
each level but you must do at least one from each level.)
 125 - Total possible points (this is the maximum number of points you may
earn for this Lesson. You can arrive at this number with any combination of
task from the two levels.)
Part One
Any of these tasks you choose to complete are due Friday, April 16th
TASK 1: Notes-Taker (25 points)
Background: After the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the first empire was created in China and by
the unlikeliest of all people - a 13 year-old boy! This boy, named Shi Huangdi, took the Qin
kingdom to incredible heights over this period of time.
Objective: Find out who Shi Huangdi was, what he accomplished for China, and what still remains
of this legacy.
Directions:
1. Read Lesson 3, pages 432-438.
2. Take notes on each passage of this lesson (5 total passages).
3. At the end of each passage, answer the Reading Checks in your notes as well.
TASK 2: Skills-Maker (25 points)
Using the vocabulary words on page 432, create a visual dictionary - define the words using text
(words) and pictures. Remember this should be neat, colorful and attractive.
TASK 3: World-Taker (25 points)
Background: Timelines help put things in perspective because history should be a guide for all
those that want a successful future.
Objective: Examine the world we live in today and make a timeline using important events from
the first half of this year.
Directions:
1. Use the timeline on pages 434-435 as a guide to make a timeline.
2. Make a timeline detailing the 5 most important events of 2010 (so far.)
3. Include a short summary of each event and a picture as well.
Part Two
Any of these tasks you choose to complete are due Friday, April 23rd
TASK 4: Standards of Excellence (50 points)
Background: Shi Huangdi made a number of significant changes that helped unify all of ancient
China. These changes made life easier all over the empire.
Objective: Show how standardization changed life in ancient China.
Directions:
1. Identify at least 3 systems Shi Huangdi standardized in ancient China (you may identify more
than 3) and explain how each new system made life easier for the ancient Chinese people.
2. Present your findings while using one of these formats: powerpoint or posterboard.
3. You must include the following in your presentation:
A. An explanation of how the new system changed life in ancient China and
B. Pictures to go along with each of your explanations.
TASK 4: Terra Cotta Warrior (50 points)
Background: The emperor Shi Huangdi ordered the building of his tomb when he was only 13
years old. It took 30 years to construct and in it contained over 7,000 Terra Cotta Warriors, lifesize horses and wood-and-bronze chariots for his protection.
Objective: Write out the plans for your very own tomb!
Directions:
1. Review pages 106 (Sumerian tombs), 146 (Egyptian afterlife), 164 (King Tut’s tomb), and 437
(Shi Hunagdi’s tomb) for ideas on preparing your tomb.
2. Write two paragraph essay on the preparations for your tomb.
 1st Paragraph: Describe the general make-up of your tomb. Include where you want it
(location) and how it looks (architecture). This must paragraph mus be 5-7 sentences in
length.
 2nd paragraph: List at least 5 preparations you have made for your tomb. With each item,
include a two-sentence explanation of why that item is necessary for your tomb.
TASK 5: Just Another Brick in the Wall? (75 points)
Background: The Great Wall of China represents 2000 years of Chinese history. The earliest
known sections were unconnected barricades built in the 7th century BC by the Zhou Dynasty. In
221 BC, during the Qin Dynasty, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdi, connected the
smaller walls, linking them and extending them into the current foundation for one wall.
Objective: Build your own Great Wall of China!
Directions:
1. Use your notes on the Great Wall of China in your textbook and research various websites, such
as:
http://www.chinahighlights.com/greatwall/
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/the_great_wall_of_china.htm
http://www.thebeijingguide.com/great_wall_of_china/index.html
2. Construct a model of the Great Wall of China ñ it should not be larger/longer than the length of
two text books.
3. You must also write a one-paragraph caption to accompany your model. In your caption, you
need to include the following information about the Great Wall of China:
A. Length of the Great Wall
B. How long it took to build the Great Wall
C. Reasons why the Great Wall was built