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M5 Discussion 2: Imperial China

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Overview

This discussion is a more traditional look at Imperial China including the impact of contact with other cultures via the Silk Road.

Instructions

Using at least two secondary sources and your readings, compare and contrast two of the dynasties of Imperial China explored in this module. Make sure to touch on:

· The economy

· The political structure

· Religion

· Relationship of China under the dynasty with other states

Make sure to incorporate historical evidence from the sources and source types noted in the prompt to support your points and use proper citations. You may use sources other than those found in the Recommended Resources, but you should write at least 300 words in your response.

Reply to at least two other students' posts with substantive responses of at least 100 – 150 words, and be sure to reply briefly to your instructor as well.

Module 5: Web Resources Page

Suggested Readings and Resources:

The following are a list tertiary sources to assist you in our class. These sources may help you dive deeper into the content. Many of them contain links to primary and secondary sources that can help you answer the discussion questions. You do not have to read all the suggested readings, and you may search for other sources to help with your discussions, but always be sure to use a mix of sources to support your points.

General Resources

The British Library. Turning the Pages. The British Library. Accessed March 31, 2020.  http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/virtualbooks/index.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.” The Met. Accessed March 15, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/chronology/.

India

Fordham University. Internet Indian History Sourcebook. Fordham University. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/india/indiasbook.asp.

Lal, Vinay. “India and its Neighbors.” Manas: UCLA Social Sciences. 2017. Accessed March 31, 2020.  http://southasia.ucla.edu .

Maps of India. History Maps of India. Maps of India.com. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.mapsofindia.com/history/.

China

Fercility. “The History of China: Dynasty/Era Summary, Timeline.” China Highlights. February 14, 2020. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/culture/china-history.htm.

Hadingham, Evan. “Ancient Chinese Explorers.” NOVA: PBS. January 15, 2001. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/ancient-chinese-explorers/.

“History of China: Table of Contents.” University of Maryland. Accessed March 31, 2020.  http://www.chaos.umd.edu/history/toc.html.

Image Galleries

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: China, 1 – 500 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/05/eac.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: China, 500 – 1000 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/06/eac.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: China, 1000 – 1400 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/07/eac.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: South Asia, 1 – 500 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/05/ssa.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: South Asia, 1400 – 1600 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/08/ssa.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: South Asia, North, 500 – 1000 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/06/ssn.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: South Asia, North, 1000 – 1400 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/07/ssn.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: South Asia, South, 500 – 1000 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/06/sss.html.

The Met. “Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: South Asia, South, 1000 – 1400 AD.” The Met. Accessed March 31, 2020.  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/07/sss.html.

Games and Other Fun Stuff

Playing History. “The China Game.” Playing History. Accessed March 31, 2020.  http://playinghistory.org/items/show/540.

Stony Brook University Libraries. Chinese Culinary History: Websites. Stony Brook University Libraries Research and Subject Guides. Last Updated March 18, 2020.  https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/newman.