Internet links:
An in-depth look at the Mongols
Find out why the Mongols were successful invaders and learn more about their way of life. To see pictures of key figures, click on links under "Image Gallery".
Find out why the Mongols were successful invaders and learn more about their way of life. To see pictures of key figures, click on links under "Image Gallery".
Follow the journey of Marco Polo
Marco Polo was a European who travelled through the Mongol Empire in the thirteenth century.
Marco Polo was a European who travelled through the Mongol Empire in the thirteenth century.
China during the Tang and Sung dynasties
Click on the Tang and Song (also Sung) books in the bookcase, click on the camel and notebooks to learn about trade, then explore the scene for a timeline and more information. To return to the room, click on "Home".
Click on the Tang and Song (also Sung) books in the bookcase, click on the camel and notebooks to learn about trade, then explore the scene for a timeline and more information. To return to the room, click on "Home".
More about Tang, Song (Sung) and Ming dynasties
Click on the links under "Daily Life/Culture".
Click on the links under "Daily Life/Culture".
Timeline of porcelain, how it's made and a quiz
Point your mouse at the white circles on the "learn" section to find out how porcelain is made, then to go on an adventure, click on "Porcelain Hunt" on the "interact" section.
Point your mouse at the white circles on the "learn" section to find out how porcelain is made, then to go on an adventure, click on "Porcelain Hunt" on the "interact" section.
The world's oldest printed dated book
Find out more about a book made in 868 in China.
Find out more about a book made in 868 in China.
Clickable timeline of China
Find out about dynasties, key figures, art and technology.
Find out about dynasties, key figures, art and technology.
Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo
Click on "Marco Polo" and follow the introduction or click on "The Journey" for a clickable map (click on square icons).
Click on "Marco Polo" and follow the introduction or click on "The Journey" for a clickable map (click on square icons).
More about the travels of Marco Polo
You can also read a few extracts from his book.
You can also read a few extracts from his book.
Read more about Ibn Batuta
Scroll down to read more about Ibn Batuta (Buttuta) and see a map of his travels.
Scroll down to read more about Ibn Batuta (Buttuta) and see a map of his travels.
Downloadable images:
Exploring the Mysterious East
Activities:
Travel the Silk Road
Possible movies or DVDs:
Movies
Documentaries
HowStuffWorks:Silk Road
Lapbook element:
Chapter 22: PDF download
Books for further reading:
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