1 10 24 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/5f1fdac6bd4c84883fb602f02c8c175a.png d4f1b1df8b14ed28e54a5322f85b071d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skills and Knowledge Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Decimal System Subject The topic of the resource Counting system Description An account of the resource The decimal system is invented in China, where it uses 10 as a base for counting. Be noticed that what makes it different and unique is that the system does not use other symbols in different positions, which means there are only symbols for 0 to 9. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Spring and Autumn Period Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Markings of lines Type The nature or genre of the resource Skills Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chinese mathematics https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/3b1ece1185f54d425a17addd9424538f.jpg 5b30a54720f77c3ae99326791b78c713 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skills and Knowledge Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Papercutting Subject The topic of the resource Traditional Chinese decorations Description An account of the resource Paper cutting is an art with a long history. Its first origins date back to the 4th century after the invention of the paper by the Chinese. Some of their earliest uses for papercutting were for religious decorations or stencils used for patterns in embroidery. For a long time, this art form was popular among high-society women, but it soon spread to other classes. Paper cutting practices ranged from the skilled craftsman to its evolution into the folk art world. People displayed paper cut designs in windows, as paper lanterns, and on furniture. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty Relation A related resource Papermaking Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper arts Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Traditional Chinese handicraft Type The nature or genre of the resource Skills https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/7ad2572d8cd8f4d7b8940c1b2498aaa0.jpeg f3f701e01aeff1fb7964b2ee67df6bcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Books Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Classic of Herbal Medicine Subject The topic of the resource Chinese herbology volume Description An account of the resource Shennong Bencaojing (also The Classic of Herbal Medicine) is one of the vert first Chinese book on agriculture and medicinal plants. Its origin has been attributed to the mythical Chinese sovereign Shennong. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Qin Dynasty Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tao Hongjing Relation A related resource Huangdi Neijing Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Traditional Chinese medicine https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/fd4c77d487324dde8324a06421195a21.jpg 30ff4a4ecdd7054cc34fff8a27b0a3de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tools Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Water-powered Armillary Sphere Subject The topic of the resource Astronomic tools Description An account of the resource The armillary sphere was completed by Zhang Heng by adding horizon and meridian rings. He invented the wor'd's first water-powered armillary sphere by use of an inflow clepsydra clock. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zhang Heng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Shi Shen; Gan De; Luoxia Hong; Xiangyu Wangren; Geng Shouchang; Fu An; Jia Kui Relation A related resource Seismometer Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Spherical frame of rings Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chinese astronomy https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/d8c57dae82e672660715f0e078782d2d.jpeg 1d305eead28aeaf51e0a0ef43084e75b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tools Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Compass Subject The topic of the resource Four Great Inventions; Tools Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty Description An account of the resource The compass is the first magnetic instrument to tell geographic cardinal directions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Relation A related resource Mariner's compass Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Square-shaped metal board; Spoon-like pointer Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chinese geography https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/61d8b8bd6eb3850bf77208042b3067ef.jpeg cf24ee72ac10d5111398ffe5be341b49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tools Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seismometer Subject The topic of the resource Machines; Natural hazard prevention Description An account of the resource The seismometer was made of fine copper, and looked like a big cup with a lid. The instrument was cast with eight dragons on the surface (whose heads pointed in eight directions), and each dragon had a copper ball in the mouth. On the ground below the dragons there were eight copper toads raising their heads and opening their mouths opposite the dragons' mouths. When an earthquake occurred, the dragon facing that direction would open its mouth, and the ball would fall into the toad's mouth, automatically indicating the direction of the earthquake. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zhang Heng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty Relation A related resource Armillary sphere Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Round-shaped with dragons and toads to represent directions Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical object Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chinese geography https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/12d9096edb31e5e3e6cb587f1ef1c3af.jpeg 823fa94e30df0f90b22d4ff875f163a3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Books Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Xu Xiake's Travels Subject The topic of the resource Chinese literature; Travelogue Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Xu Xaike Description An account of the resource A travelogue of Xu Xiake that consists mainly of essays describing the travels of him. it records from geology, geography to plants of the sites. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Ming Dynasty Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource N/A Relation A related resource Records of Kukkutapada Mountain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chinese geography https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/b9a5c5a65316843596122c6f86f96808.jpeg ca5c61d7b2e1c6a8a4e682c77f75f438 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skills and Knowledge Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Papermaking Description An account of the resource Papermaking found in Han Dynasty is a method to make handmade paper and cardboard. In papermaking, a dilute suspension consisting mostly of separate cellulose fibres in water is drained through a sieve-like screen, so that a mat of randomly interwoven fibres is laid down. Water is further removed from this sheet by pressing, sometimes aided by suction or vacuum, or heating. Once dry, a generally flat, uniform and strong sheet of paper is achieved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cai Lun Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Traditional Chinese handicraft https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/c01a26f8823eac9df66b05b742d2f11a.jpg 2fff3c4f2733648c267bb9c078c8e0dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Books Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commentary on the Water Classic Subject The topic of the resource Geography of China; Chinese literature Description An account of the resource The Commentary on the Water Classic or Shuǐ Jīng Zhù is a work on the ancient geography of China, describing the traditional understanding of its waterways and ancient canals, compiled by Li Daoyuan during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD). The book is divided into sections by river, each described with its source, course, and major tributaries, including cultural and historical notes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Li Daoyuan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Northern Wei Dynasty Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chinese geography Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-1/files/original/4dcfd80eabee8fc5fec1af407746e12e.jpg 60b625780eac5aee417b3f2f3c5b8123 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Skills and Knowledge Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The 24 Solar Terms Subject The topic of the resource Calendar system; Chinese calendar; Lunisolar calendar Description An account of the resource The 24 solar terms is a gross name of the system that comprises 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms interlaced with each other. Starting from "vernal equinox", the 12 major solar terms are "vernal equinox", "corn rain", "corn forms", "summer solstice", "great heat", "end of heat", "autumnal equinox", "frost", "light snow", "winter solstice", "severe cold" and "spring showers". Each major solar term falls on one of the 12 lunar months designated by the 12 earthly branches. The minor solar term after "vernal equinox" is "bright and clear", "summer commences", "corn on ear", "moderate heat", "autumn commences", "white dew", "cold dew", "winter commences", "heavy snow", "moderate cold", "spring commences" and "insects waken". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Qin Dynasty Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emperor Wu of Han Relation A related resource Lunar calendar Language A language of the resource Chinese Type The nature or genre of the resource Skills Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant China