Big History 1: East Asia/ Yangtze Valley (China, Korea, Japan)

Take a beautiful visual tour of ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, Greece, China, Rome, Venice, Mongolia, and Mesoamerica.

Free online world history textbook.

Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo and this site provides a virtual experience for elementary and secondary students to learn about the government, economy, and social life of Tokyo prior to the 19th century.

Chart details the major historic events in Japan from its Stone Age beginnings to 2005. There is a column on the chart that shows major world events also for comparison.

Explores Ancient China by looking at different arts and crafts, geography, ancient tombs, and ancient writings.

Gives a timeline of Chinese dynasties along with the Chinese characters that represent them, as well as a list of emperors for each dynasty. Click on the dynasty for more information.

In depth description of the great bronze age of China. Also includes chronology.

Ancient history of Korea is explained. Country relationships between China and Japan and included.

Brief but informative timeline of Korean history divided into the kingdoms and dynasties that made up this country's history.

Historical-geographical tour of Nara from the Air. Provides detailed aerial maps of and info about the historic Nara district of Japan.

Information about the Shang Dynasty in China, the earliest in recorded history. Short article that discusses agriculture, rulers and society.

Lengthy illustrated notes, to accompany a university-level course, on the rise and spread of civilization in India and China.

Part of an expansive online history web site, this segment focuses on Ancient China. The history, people, dynasties, society, culture, as well as maps & a timeline are included.

Part of an expansive online history web site, this segment focuses on Japan .. its early rise,dynasties, shoguns, China's major influences, and much more as Japan's historical timeline is viewed.