Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Dragon Bones: A Novel

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Shu Ching - This is one of the oldest books known to man, having been written between 2357 BC and 631 BC.

All Patriotic Society - This is a cultural religious movement led by Chinese American Michael Quon.

Cultural Revolution - The was a violent movement in China that resulted in social and political chaos in the 1960s.

Dang'an - In China, this is a profile of actions and attitudes of the people, both foreign and domestic, within the country.

Ba Civilization - This is believed to be one of the first civilizations...
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