CHIN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization

Unit 1 Day 2: Chinese History – discussion on key concepts and facts

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1.  How long is China’s history? List some important Dynasties in Chinese history.

2.  Who was the first emperor who unified the country and what did he do?

3.  Which dynasties in Chinese history were very powerful?

4.  What important events happened since 1911? What is the significance of the events?

Four or fivestudents form a group.

Each group elects one group leader, who will take notes for discussion.

Work with group members. (Reading and discussion)

Group 1

Alejandrino, Parick JustinBae, JinBujanonda, Viphu Chen, Luxi

Group 2Chow, Ethan Man LaiEpsteen, KyleHa, JiyoungZhou, Jimin

Group 3

Lee, HannaLindo, Adrian IgnacioOne, SamarleFelice, RichardSong, Xiao Group 4Villacres, CarlosYamakawa, HideakiYang, Steven Shi-hsienZhang, Bingxin

Each group elects a group leader who will take notes of discussion

1. Elect a group leader who will take notes of discussion

2. Use Condensed China for Beginners http://condensedchina.com/ or any other Interenet resources as your reference.

3. Go over carefully all statements in the fact list one by one.◦ Correct any mistakes or errors.◦ Delete, add or revise any statements that your group members think

appropriate.◦ Highlight any changes in red.

Assignment for September 3, Unit 1 History:

Complete the revision of key concepts and facts. Send your list to csulbchn260@gmail.com by/before September 5.

Each group sends one version.