Classical China
Zhou Dynasty (1027 BC – 256 BC) Dynasty Zhou Dynasty 1027 BC nobles ruled through feudalism 500’s BC local nobles fought Zhou for power 3A
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Zhou Dynasty (1027 BC – 256 BC) Mandate of Heaven = ruler was chosen by heaven Would continue to rule if good to the people Heaven would overthrow a bad ruler Bring floods, riots, revolts 3A
Philosophy Confucianism order to China’s social life and government traditional ways to achieve peace and harmony Obedience, order, good deeds duty, honor, learning Filial piety = children should show devotion to their parents 3A 23B 25A
Philosophy Must improve relationships one must make sacrifices for the group, family Time is viewed as repeated The mind(spiritual) and body(physical) are linked 3A 23B 25A
Philosophy Yin-Yang = the active interconnection of opposite forces I Ching – book used as an oracle to predict changes in the relationship of yin-yang 3A 25A
Qin (Chin) Dynasty (256 BC – 202 BC) Shih Huang-ti= lord of the Qin Used autocracy =all power belongs to one person Legalism = harsh punishments for sins Ruled and unified China through legalism 3A 25A
Qin Achievements Roads, canals, irrigation systems Great Wall of China united distant parts of China Great Wall of China protection from invasions 1,500 miles wide 22 ft high 15 ft thick Thousands of workers 3A
Qin Achievements Great Wall of China = 3A
Han Dynasty (202 BC – 9 AD) Strong government complex bureaucracy civil service jobs Examinations to select candidates promote Confucianism invention of paper 3A
Han Dynasty Silk Road = trade routes connected China to the Roman Empire Exported silk, iron, bronze, Confucianism Received gold, linen cloth, glass, ivory, horses, cattle, Buddhism 1B 16A
Silk Road 1B 16A
Art bronze casting jade sculpture terracotta warriors (sculpture) porcelain calligraphy on silk 26A
Fall of Han Dynasty Han and Roman Empire very similar Spread over a large area Difficult to govern Corruption from within High taxes Poor leadership Large differences between rich and poor class Invasions 3C