LibGuides: Humanities: Ancient China

Ancient China Inventions - Websites for Research

13 Remarkable inventions from Ancient China - History skills
Ancient Chinese inventors created some new tools that spread across the known world during the medieval era. Here are 13 of the most amazing inventions from ancient China.
Ancient Science & Technology in China - Humanities Institute
Content: Academic PDF on Chinese technological contributions, including the Four Great Inventions and other breakthroughs.
The Archaeologist - Ancient Chinese technology
Content: Detailed articles on major inventions like paper, gunpowder, printing, and the compass, explaining their historical impact.
Ducksters - Ancient China for Kids
Content: Clear explanations of major inventions like paper, printing, gunpowder, compass, silk, and more. Includes fun facts and simple language.
Evolution of science & technology in China - Ancient war history
Content: Explains the development of inventions like the compass, water clocks, and military engineering in historical context.
Science News Today - Ancient Chinese Inventions
Content: Scholarly-style overview of transformative inventions and their role in global history.
Top 18 Ancient Chinese inventions - Ancient History Lists
The ancient Chinese were innovative and determined. They met their daily needs by creating and innovating some of the most important and long-lasting items in history.

Ancient China - databases from State Library of Victoria (SLV)

The State Library of Victoria (SLV) – Online Learning Resources

Kilbreda encourages the use of the SLV’s extensive online resources for secondary students and teachers. Resources include online collections, databases and study and learning resources including curated VCE study guides in all subjects. Students are able to access all of the SLV resources by obtaining free membership.

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SLV databases and catalogue search for for 'Ancient China' and 'inventions'

1. Link to Search and Discover HERE. Go to 'Search our Catalogue' and use 'simple search'

2. Link to Search and Discover HERE. Go to 'Free databases' and use A- Z Databases and link to:

Encylopaedia Britannica online database
JSTOR database
TROVE database (including for primary source articles)

Ancient Chinese Inventions - Co Pilot as an AI research tool

Here is an example search query for the AI tool, MS Co Pilot.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Check with your teacher before using this tool and make sure it is an appropriate source for your research.

"I have a research project to learn about the important inventions from Ancient China. Give a summary suitable for lower secondary students . List links to verified resources"

Creating a reference List or Bibliography

Free online referencing program 'My Bib: Harvard Style'. Link HERE.

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Ancient China Resources

Top Ten Greatest Emperors
In ancient China, an emperor enjoyed the ultimate power and often determined the fate of the nation. Over five thousand years of history, China has witnessed 67 dynasties with 446 emperors. Among them the following ten emperors have won the greatest respects from their people for their outstanding achievements in social development.

Ancient China - Books from the Library Catalogue

Book on Ancient China specifically at 931

Inventions (including Ancient China) are to be found at 609.

Ancient China may be found at 909 (general world history books which will probably have a chapter on China)

Active History Database

activehistory.co.uk
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ActiveHistory provides educational, interactive simulations, decision-making games, self-marking quizzes, worksheets and detailed lesson plans for the school history classroom. All resources have been designed by full-time history educators.