Emperor Chi’en-lung’s Library, The Story of the World, Book 3, Chapter 20.
Now we head back to China in the 1700's, the Manchu were in charge and they wanted to stay in power. How did they do it? By the power of the written word!
Reach page 166-168 and discuss these questions with your teacher.
Pronunciation
exquisite
collections
calligraphy
volume
Questions:
What was the extent of the Chinese Empire at this time? (How big was it?)
Who lived in the Forbidden City?
Why couldn't people visit it?
How many written Chinese characters were in use at this time? How many are in use now?
Who was the Emperor?
What was his favorite hobby?
Who was his favorite poet?
Why did he want to have a library?
Which other figure in history does this resemble?
How did he build his library?
How many copies of the books did he make?
What did he do with books that he didn't like?
Do these books still exist today? How?
How many volumes of books were in the library?
If you buy the book through Amazon, you help support this blog at no further cost to you.
https://www.amazon.com The Story of the World, book 3
Homework:
You are a scholar who has been appointed to find the great books. Explain to the Emperor which books you would like to choose and why. Prepare your speech. (Say it in front of your class or private teacher)
Now we head back to China in the 1700's, the Manchu were in charge and they wanted to stay in power. How did they do it? By the power of the written word!
Reach page 166-168 and discuss these questions with your teacher.
Pronunciation
exquisite
collections
calligraphy
volume
Questions:
What was the extent of the Chinese Empire at this time? (How big was it?)
Who lived in the Forbidden City?
Why couldn't people visit it?
How many written Chinese characters were in use at this time? How many are in use now?
Who was the Emperor?
What was his favorite hobby?
Who was his favorite poet?
Why did he want to have a library?
Which other figure in history does this resemble?
How did he build his library?
How many copies of the books did he make?
What did he do with books that he didn't like?
Do these books still exist today? How?
How many volumes of books were in the library?
If you buy the book through Amazon, you help support this blog at no further cost to you.
https://www.amazon.com The Story of the World, book 3
Homework:
You are a scholar who has been appointed to find the great books. Explain to the Emperor which books you would like to choose and why. Prepare your speech. (Say it in front of your class or private teacher)
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