Grade 6 The Eastern Hemisphere Unit 3 Classical Civilizations Lesson 2 Political Systems People in Power and Sites for Research Qin Qin Shi Huang (260–210 BC) • “Emperor Qin Shi Huang,” Ducksters. http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/emperor_qin_shi_huang.php • “China’s First Emperor.” Social Studies for Kids. http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/chinafirstemperor.htm • Gracie, Carrie. “Qin Shi Huang: The ruthless emperor who burned books.” BBC News. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-19922863 Han Emperor Han Gaozu personal name Liu Bang 206 BC - 195 BC • “Emperor Gaozu of Han.” New World Encyclopedia. Long article. http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Emperor_Gaozu_of_Han • “The Han Dynasty.” Ducksters. http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/han_dynasty.php • “The Han Dynasty and Gaozu, First Ruler of the Han.” History for Kids. http://www.history4kids.co/2013/07/the-han-dynasty-and-gaozu-first-ruler.html Emperor Wen of Han (202–157 BC) personal name Liu Heng • “Emperor Wen of Han: Deemed Greatest Emperor of the Han Dynasty.” Epoch Times. Long article. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/278724-emperor-wu-of-han-deemed- greatest-emperor-of-the-han-dynasty/?photo=2 • “Emperor Wen: Western Han Rule With Ethics and Courtesy.” Epoch Times. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/259095-emperor-wen-western-han-rule-with-ethics- and-courtesy/?photo=2 Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES: Grade 6 Integrated Social Studies/English Language Arts Curriculum Page 1 Revised August 2014 Grade 6 The Eastern Hemisphere Unit 3 Classical Civilizations Lesson 2 Political Systems Emperor Wu, or Liu Che, (156 BC-87 BC) • “Liu Che - Emperor Wu of Western Han.” China Travel Guideh. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/han/emperor_wu.htm • “Emperor Wu of Han.” New World Encyclopedia. Long Article. http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Emperor_Wu_of_Han • “Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.” Cultural China. http://www.cultural- china.com/chinaWH/html/en/33History151.html .