Skip to Main Content

Year 7 Humanities Ancient Civilisations: Ancient Chinese Lifestyles

Libguide to support the Year 7 Humanities Unit.

Everyday Life in Ancient China

Practice of drinking tea

Tea, still probably the world’s most popular prepared beverage, was first drunk by Chinese monks to aid meditation and those who valued its medicinal qualities, but it quickly grew in popularity, spreading to other East Asian cultures, especially Japan. [Source]

undefined

 

Family Structure

It was common for three generations of a family to live together in the same dwelling, sometimes more. The eldest male was dominant; women were considered subservient to men, and daughters considered less valuable to the family than sons. [Source]

undefined

Education

Only males received an education in ancient China; which is why astronomers, who were highly educated, were always men. Girls were expected to stay home and learn how to be housewives and mothers. Click on this link for further information, scroll down to 'Education & HealthCare'.

Feng shui

Feng shui, << fuhng shway, >> is the ancient Chinese art of placement. The goal of feng shui is to create a sense of balance and harmony in our environment. [Source]

undefined

Sion Learning Resource Centre | Opening Hours | Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm