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Ancient China Reading Passages

KNOVA - A free reading app with curriculum-aligned passages on History & Science

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The Silk Road - reading educational content
The Silk Road
Discover the fascinating history of the Silk Road in this engaging history reading passage. Explore how the Silk Road co...
Building the Great Wall - reading educational content
Building the Great Wall
This engaging history reading passage explores the dramatic rise of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China, and the o...
Life in Ancient China - reading educational content
Life in Ancient China
This comprehensive history reading passage explores daily life and social structure in Ancient China, focusing on the ro...
Daoism: The Way of Nature - reading educational content
Daoism: The Way of Nature
This engaging history passage introduces students to the philosophy of Daoism, one of the major belief systems that shap...
Bronze in Ancient China - reading educational content
Bronze in Ancient China
This passage explores the significance of bronze in Ancient China, focusing on its use in rituals, weapons, and expressi...
Confucius - reading educational content
Confucius
This engaging history passage explores the life and teachings of Confucius, one of Ancient China's most influential phil...
Laozi: Founder of Daoism - reading educational content
Laozi: Founder of Daoism
This engaging history reading passage focuses on Laozi, the legendary founder of Daoism, and explores his teachings and ...
Shi Huangdi: First Emperor of China - reading educational content
Shi Huangdi: First Emperor of China
This rigorous history reading passage explores the remarkable reign of Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, and his ...
Ban Zhao: China's Woman Scholar - reading educational content
Ban Zhao: China's Woman Scholar
This passage explores the life and legacy of Ban Zhao, one of ancient China's most respected scholars and the author of ...
The First Emperor: Qin Shi Huangdi Unites China - reading educational content
The First Emperor: Qin Shi Huangdi Unites China
This comprehensive reading passage explores the rise of Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor who united ancient China. Stu...
Chinese Inventions That Changed the World - reading educational content
Chinese Inventions That Changed the World
This engaging passage explores the profound impact of Chinese inventions—paper, gunpowder, and the compass—on world hist...
Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in China - reading educational content
Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in China
This rigorous ancient history reading passage explores the development and impact of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism ...
The Tang and Song Dynasties: China's Golden Ages - reading educational content
The Tang and Song Dynasties: China's Golden Ages
This passage explores the Tang and Song Dynasties, often called China's Golden Ages, focusing on their achievements, gov...
Han Dynasty Invention: Paper Making - reading educational content
Han Dynasty Invention: Paper Making
This passage examines the revolutionary invention of paper making during the Han Dynasty in ancient China, highlighting ...
Han Dynasty Invention: Suspension Bridges - reading educational content
Han Dynasty Invention: Suspension Bridges
This passage explores the invention and impact of suspension bridges during the Han Dynasty in Ancient China, covering h...
Han Dynasty Invention: The Wheelbarrow - reading educational content
Han Dynasty Invention: The Wheelbarrow
This passage explores the invention and historical significance of the wheelbarrow during the Han dynasty in ancient Chi...
Han Dynasty Invention: The Seismograph - reading educational content
Han Dynasty Invention: The Seismograph
Discover the groundbreaking invention of the seismograph during the Han dynasty in ancient China in this engaging histor...
Han Dynasty Invention: The Moldboard Plow - reading educational content
Han Dynasty Invention: The Moldboard Plow
This engaging history reading passage explores the development and impact of the moldboard plow during the Han Dynasty i...
Shang Dynasty - reading educational content
Shang Dynasty
This comprehensive history reading passage explores the Shang Dynasty, recognized as China's first historical dynasty. S...
Chinese Writing - reading educational content
Chinese Writing
This engaging history reading passage examines the origins, evolution, and significance of Chinese characters, one of th...
Geography of Ancient China - reading educational content
Geography of Ancient China
This passage examines the geographic advantages and challenges faced by Ancient China, exploring how natural features li...
Teachings of Confucius - reading educational content
Teachings of Confucius
This engaging reading passage explores the teachings of Confucius, a highly influential philosopher from ancient China, ...
Zhou Dynasty - reading educational content
Zhou Dynasty
This history reading passage explores the Zhou Dynasty and the Mandate of Heaven, important concepts in Ancient China. S...
Han Dynasty - reading educational content
Han Dynasty
This passage explores the Han Dynasty, a transformative era in Ancient China known for its remarkable inventions, territ...
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