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Ancient China  
URL:http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCCHINA/CONTENTS.HTM
Category:China 

Part of the World Cultures website, this module discusses early Chinese history up to 256 BC, including philosophers such as Confucius, Mencius and Lao Tzu. Also lists website resources and a glossary.

Ancient China  
URL:http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/menu.html
Category:Ancient societies  China 

This interactive site, produced by the British Museum, contains a wealth of information about ancient China. Explorers can follow any of five links that cover major sections of the website, including Crafts and Artisans, Geography, and Tombs and Ancestors. Each section contains historical information in the topical area and Story, Explore and Challenge links. The Challenge links are especially useful for classroom activities.

Ancient China  
URL:http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/
Category:China 

This excellent interactive site, produced by the British Museum, contains a wealth of information about ancient China. The material is aimed mainly at upper primary students, but can also be used at other year levels. Explorers can follow any of five links that cover major sections of the website: Crafts and Artisans; Geography; Time; Tombs and Ancestors; and Writing. Each section contains historical information in the topical area and Story, Explore and Challenge links. The Challenge links are especially useful for classroom activities, but note that both the Challenges and some other activities require the free Macromedia Flash plug-in for your browser. There is also a 'Staff Room' containing an extensive range of teacher resources, including background information, discussion activities and worksheets.

Asian Tradition in Architecture  
URL:http://ata.hannam.ac.kr/
Category:Korea  General Asian Studies resources  Japan  China  Year of Built Environment 

This site looks at traditional and contemporary architecture in China, Japan and Korea. It contains pictorial examples and brief explanations.

The Big Myth Website  
URL:http://www.mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/
Category:China  Japan  General Asian Studies resources  Studies of Asia teaching units 

Features learning modules on Chinese, Japanese and Hindu myths usings Flash animation. Includes Teacher Guides.

Buddhist Art of China  
URL:http://kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu/China/ChIndx.html
Category:China 

This site contains photographs of significant Buddhist sites in China. The rock-cut images such as those of the Longmen Caves, are featured alongside more recent structural (architectural) tributes.

Ch'ing China  
URL:http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/CHING/CHING.HTM
Category:China 

Part of the World Cultures website, this module discusses the Ch'ing dynasty which ruled China from 1644 to 1911. It includes information on the Manchus, the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, the Boxer Rebellion, website resources and a glossary.

China  
URL:http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jmresources/countries4/China.html
Category:China 

From Jackie Miers, this page provides links to sites with information about China's geography, climate, religions, culture, festivals, daily life, food, clothing, music, dance, arts and crafts

China - Ancient and Imperial China  
URL:http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/china/index.html
Category:China 

Organised around a comprehensive timeline, this site has information on Ancient China, Early Imperial China, Classical Imperial China and Later Imperial China.

China Documentaries  
URL:http://chinadocs.blogspot.com/
Category:Senior secondary politics  China 

A collection of links to documentary films and media reports about China including current events, history, politics, law, trade, economy, environment, and the Chinese people. Would be suitable for senior secondary students studying China and politics.