Bellringer What options are available to people who are not happy with their government? (List at least 5)

Essential ?s What were the lasting legacies of the Ancient Chinese civilization?

Words to Know Aristocrats filial piety Pictographs Ideographs censorate

Mandate of Heaven

Dynastic Cycle & Mandate of Heaven Chinese kings ruled with the blessing of the Gods (Mandate of Heaven) Kings were expected to rule according to the proper way (the Dao) in order to keep the gods pleased Natural disasters, bad harvests, ineffective rule by the king meant that the “Mandate of Heaven” had been lost and the current dynasty could be overthrown Turn to p. 88 study the “Dynastic Cycle” chart in the bottom left hand corner and make a “Dynastic Cycle” sketch in your notes.

Numbered Heads What were the implications of the Mandate of Heaven in Chinese culture?

Numbered Heads How did the Qin Dynasty violate the rights of the Chinese people and did the Han Dynasty continue this?

Confucianism Daoism Legalism

Chinese Crossbow

Accomplishments Con’t Mechanical Clock- 725, dripping water on a large wheel, turned once in 24 hours. Crossbow 1500 B.C.- improved on bow and arrow, faster and more powerful Gunpowder/fireworks- 1259- 1st explosive substance, used in battle, acrobatic events and puppet shows Kite- shaped like butterflies, could fly for 3 days at a time, used for military communication

Accomplishments Con’t Paper/Printing/Publishing- 105 A.D. Manufactor of paper 539- 1st printing press 700 A.D. 1st printed newspaper Paper Money “flying money” 9th C. A.D. So light it would blow out of your hand.

The Great Wall of China

Closure Answer the following in your notebook: What were the lasting achievements and legacies of Ancient Chinese culture? (Describe at least 5)