Historical concepts in the film 'Mulan' (1998)

The opening scene took place on the following historical landmark:

CHRONOLOGY: Place the following events into a chronological timeline.

• Mulan's quick thinking causes an avalanche that buries the enemies in snow.

• Mulan undergoes training to become an imperial soldier.

• The matchmaker says Mulan will never bring honour to her family.

• Mulan runs away from home with her father's armour.

• The Emperor bestows Mulan with a medal of honour.

SOURCE ANALYSIS: Categorise the following sources as either primary or secondary in relation to when and where the story takes place.

Groups:

(a) Primary Source

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(b) Secondary Source

• Mulan's father's sword

• the lotus hair comb

• a costume of what Mulan wore

• a summary of the film

• a written order from the Emperor

• a modern replica of the guardian statue

CONTINUITY AND CHANGE: An example of continuity between the film's depiction of Ancient China and modern times is:

• the idea that family is important

• the idea that the role of a woman is to make a good wife

CONTINUITY AND CHANGE: An example of change between the film's depiction of Ancient China and modern times is:

• the idea that women cannot hold traditional male occupations- e.g. serving in the army

• the idea that people can achieve great things through hard work and determination

CAUSE AND EFFECT: Match the following causes with their effects.

• She does not fight in the palace alone.

• Mulan rescues Li Shang from the avalanche.

• All of China ends up being saved.

• Mulan gains the respect of her fellow soldiers during training.

• She is allowed to live when discovered🚺

• Mulan defies her father.

• She gets thrown out by the matchmaker.

• The 'lucky' cricket gets given to Mulan.

After Mulan presents her father with his sword, he drops it on the floor.

• True

• False

SIGNIFICANCE: Mulan's story is considered significant to her family based on (a)   because it deeply affected the lives of her and her parents, changing the way she was perceived.​

• depth
• importance
• number
• time
• relevance

SIGNIFICANCE: Mulan's story is considered significant to China based on ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   because it was very important to be saved from the Huns invasion and it affected all of the people living in the country.

• importance
• number
• depth
• time
• relevance

Final Question: Mushu best represented the Ancient Chinese practice of:

• ancestor worship

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Mandate of Heaven