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Read the first part of Section 1, China Under the Ming and Qing.

Statue of Confucius

Under Ming rule, Confucian scholars were again elevated in Chinese society. Classical art and literature were held up as models for artistic expression. This statue of Confucius stands in the Imperial Academy in Beijing, China.

Assembly Directions

1. Cut out the top and bottom halves of this statue of Confucius.

2. Color your statue to look as if it’s made of stone.

3. Attach the back of the statue to a stick-like object, such as a ruler, with tape.

Ming Dynasty

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Read the second part of Section 1, China Under the Ming and Qing.

Copper Cash Coin

These are examples of copper coins minted during the Qing dynas-ty which ruled over China from 1644 until its overthrow in 1912. This coin was part of the transformation to a modern, coin-based economy from one based on silver. In the early years of the Qing dynasty, these coins were stamped out of pure copper. But as the need for coins grew as commerce grew and expanded during the Qing dynasty, different metals such as zinc, lead or tin were used. Traders strung the coins together for safe keeping and to trade for larger purchases.

Assembly Directions

1. Carefully cut out each coin. Consider using a hole punch to cut out the hole in the center.

2. Paste the coins together to give them more weight and the appearance of being “stamped” on both sides.

3. Thread a string through the holes of the coins to create a string of coins as pictured.

Qing Dynasty

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Read the first part of Section 2, Tokugawa Japan.

Samuri Sword

Historically, a katana was a type of Japanese sword used by samurai in the feudal period.  The katana is charac-terized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, single-edged blade with a cir-cular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.

Assembly Directions

1. Cut out the three sword pieces and attach them in the correct order with tape.

2. Create a long tube with poster paper and attach the sword pieces to it.

Feudal Japan

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Read the second part of Section 2, Tokugawa Japan.

Cartridge Carrier

Muskets were used against samurai with swords to help Tokugawa consolidate his rule. After the end of the war, hundreds of formerly Confederate Enfield 1853 muskets were sold from the American arms market to the Tokugawa shogunate. Soldiers carried their cartridges (today’s bullets) in cartridge carriers.

Assembly Directions

1. Cut out the box and the top flap.

2. Use masking tape to tape the sides of the box together.

3. Fold the top flap into a curved shape and tape to the back of the cartridge box.

4. Cut out the belt loop slits and attach it to one group member’s belt.

Tokugawa Rule

Top Flap

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Read the first part of Section 3, The Russian Empire.

Engraved Seal of Ivan

The double-headed eagle was a main element of the coat of arms of the Russian Empire from 1721-1917. It was first used during the reign of Ivan III (1462-1505). The eagle has long been a symbol of power and dominion. This double-sided seal dates from 1472 after Ivan’s marriage to Sophia Palaiologina.

Assembly Directions

1. Color both sides of the seal with appropriate colored felt pens.

2. Cut out both sides of the seal.

3. Cut out a piece of round cardboard the same size as the seal.

4. Paste seals on both sides of the cardboard.

Rule of Ivan the Great

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Read the second part of Section 3, The Russian Empire.

Imperial Crown

In 1613, Michael Romanov became the first tsar of Rus-sia. His ascension to the throne marked the end of the Time of Troubles. His descendants ruled Russia until 1917.

Assembly Directions

1. Create a paper hat by taking a 16 x 24 inch piece of paper and folding it into a paper hat.

2. Cut out the jewels and glue or tape them to the hat.

Rule of the Romanovs

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