Warm-up Questions What was the official government policy under Wudi? Who was the peasant emperor of the Han Dynasty? What was the official government policy under Wudi? Who was the peasant emperor of the Han Dynasty?

Ancient China The Han Dynasty Ancient Civilizations Mr. Hollingsworth – World History Wednesday – October 25, 2017

Alabama Course of Study Analyze characteristics of early civilizations in respect to technology, division of labor, government, calendar, and writings. Comparing significant features of civilizations that developed in the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang He River valleys. Identifying on a map locations of cultural hearths of early civilizations.

Alabama Course of Study Compare the development of early world religions, philosophies, and their key tenets. Identifying cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies.

Today’s Learning Targets I will use academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will locate key geographical features of China on a map. I will describe key features of early Chinese dynasties.

Warm-up Questions What was the official government policy under Wudi? Confucianism Who was the peasant emperor of the Han Dynasty? Liu Bang What was the official government policy under Wudi? Who was the peasant emperor of the Han Dynasty?

Reading Check Questions How was the Han government based on the ideas of Confucius? Confucianism became government philosophy; government officials had to pass tests on Confucian teachings. Why did the family take on such importance during the Han Dynasty? Han leaders promoted Confucianism, which emphasized strong family ties.

Reading Check Questions What advances did the Chinese make during the Han period? They invented paper, the seismograph, the sundial, and acupuncture.

Interpreting Maps Use the map on the next slide to answer the following questions: Why do you believe the Han Dynasty developed this unusual border shape? What is the approximate length of the Great Wall?

Interpreting Maps Why do you believe the Han Dynasty developed this unusual border shape? The Silk Road What is the approximate length of the Great Wall? 6815 miles Why do you believe the Han Dynasty developed this unusual border shape? What is the approximate length of the Great Wall?

The Han Dynasty Han Dynasty Government Liu Bang’s army wins control Bang becomes 1st emperor of Han Dynasty The Rise of a New Dynasty Bang was a peasant warrior – Mandate of Heaven Well liked by soldiers and peasants Ended Legalism – lowered taxes, gave land to supporters Relied on educated officials to help rule

The Han Dynasty Wudi Creates a New Government 140 B.C. – Wudi comes to power Creates strong central government Confucianism becomes official government philosophy Establishes university to teach Confucius ideas

Han Dynasty Government ___ ___ gained control of China after the collapse of the ___ dynasty and established the ___ dynasty. Liu Bang / Qin / Han

The Rise of a New Dynasty Liu Bang was the first ___ to become ___ by the mandate of heaven. He was respected and trusted by ___ and ___. peasant / emperor / soldiers / peasants

Wudi Creates a New Government 140 BC – Wudi wants a ___ central government. He took ___, raised ___, and took control of ___. stronger / land / taxes / grain ___ became the official governmental philosophy. ___ were given to see if a person was qualified for government job. Confucianism / Exams

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Key Terms Review A prediction oracle A hard gemstone. jade

Key Terms Review To alter or change, to differ vary Farmers with small farms peasants

Key Terms Review first emperor Shi Huangdi A barrier to stop invaders from the north Great Wall

Key Terms Review People of high rank who provided soldiers to the king. lords moral values ethics

Key Terms Review The practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain. acupuncture

Key Terms Review An invention used to tell time by measuring shadows cast by the sun. sundial A device that measures the strength of an earthquake. seismograph An invention used to tell time by measuring shadows cast by the sun. sundial

Key Terms Review Teachings of Kongfuzi Confucianism People are bad by nature and needed harsh laws to be controlled legalism

Key Terms Review Living in harmony with nature Daoism

Existing TAO 299 Fog makes the world a painting obscure. Even close trees are half unseen. But a lonesome crow won’t stop calling: He objects to being in this dream. Deng Ming-Dao

Today’s Learning Targets I can use academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can locate key geographical features of China on a map. I can describe key features of early Chinese dynasties.