Warm-up Questions Why did Confucianism regain popularity at the end of the Tang dynasty? What was a major factor in the Song dynasty’s stability?

Confucianism & Government Ancient Civilizations – Mr. Hollingsworth Medieval China Confucianism & Government Ancient Civilizations – Mr. Hollingsworth

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.

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

Warm-up Questions Why did Confucianism regain popularity at the end of the Tang dynasty? The desire to improve government and society What was the major factor in the Song dynasty’s stability? The civil service system

Reading Check Questions How did Neo-Confucianism differ from Confucianism? NC emphasized both spiritual matters and proper behavior, whereas C focused on ethical behavior. How did the Song dynasty change China’s government? It improved the bureaucracy, which created stability in government.

Think it Through What message is the statue of Buddha sending in this picture? Fear Not - Welcome

Confucianism If you were there… You are a student in China in 1184. Night has fallen, but you cannot sleep. Tomorrow you have a test. You know it will be the most important test of your life. You have studied for it, not for days or weeks or even months – but for years. As you toss and turn, you think about how your entire life will be determined by how well you do on this one test. How could a single test be so important? Answers will vary.

Confucian Ideas What did the teachings of Confucius focus on? Ethical behavior of the individual and government. What were the two basic principles? Ren – concern for others Li – appropriate behavior.

Confucian Ideas When was order maintained in society? When everyone knew their placed and behaved appropriately

Influence of Confucianism What religion overshadowed Confucianism? Buddhism because it gave people a more promising spiritual escape from suffering

Neo–Confucianism In the ___ dynasty, Confucius ideas were blended with a spiritual aspect. This new philosophy was called ___ ___ which means “___” ___. Tang / Neo-Confucianism / New Confucianism Neo-Confucianism became the official philosophy after ___ ___. Song dynasty.

Scholar-Officials Those that passed the ___ ___ exam became government officials. Civil service These ___ ___ became ___ members of society. This system provided ___, intelligent people for the government. Scholar-officials / elite / talented

Key Terms Review The time following the collapse of the Han Dynasty. Period of Disunion A human made waterway connecting northern and southern China. Grand Canal

Key Terms Review Thin beautiful type of pottery. porcelain Writing characters carved into a block of wood and then inked and applied to paper Woodblock printing

Key Terms Review An explosive mixture of granules used in fireworks. Gunpowder An instrument using the earth’s magnetic field to show direction compass

Key Terms Review A body of unelected government officials. bureaucracy An educated member of the government Scholar-official

Key Terms Review Service as a government official Civil service .

Map Items Korea China Japan Yellow Sea East China Sea Sea of Japan Pacific Ocean China Sea of Japan Korea Yellow Sea Japan Pacific Ocean East China Sea

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