The Big Idea Activity Unit Three
 

Writing

Writing tips and style guidelines.

 
 

Quick Quiz

Test your knowledge. What have you learned so far?

 
Unit Three
 

Biography

Asoka

Biography
Asoka was a Buddhist king of ancient India, who believed that the role of the king was to be like a father to his people.

Biography

Qin Shi Huangdi

Biography
Qin Shi Huangdi conquered the seven "Warring States" of China and united them into one country under his rule.

Field Trip

The Great Wall of China

Field Trip
The Great Wall of China is more than 4,000 miles long. It was built over a period of more than 2,000 years.


 California Standard 6.5.6 Describe the growth of the Maurya empire and the political and moral achievements of the emperor Asoka. 


 California Standard 6.6.5 List the policies and achievements of the emperor Shi Huangdi in unifying northern China under the Qin Dynasty. 


 California Standard 6.6 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of China.