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Han Innovations: Papermaking, Silk Production, and Seismographs
Assess how Han technological innovations, including paper, the magnetic compass, cast iron tools, and silk weaving, transformed world history.
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Ancient China: Dynasties, Philosophies, and the Silk Road
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Examine Chinese river valley geography, early dynastic rule, major philosophical traditions, imperial unification, and global trade.
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Learning standards covered
SS.6-8.EWC.17Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeAnalyze the impact of technological developments on events, peoples, and cultures in the ancient world.
SS.6-8.EWC.22Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeAnalyze the intellectual, cultural, religious, and artistic contributions of ancient civilizations to our modern world of racially and ethnically diverse people.