Ancient China Prehistory and Early Dynasties. Geography of East Asia Himalaya Mtns. Gobi Desert Central Asia.

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Ancient China Prehistory and Early Dynasties

Geography of East Asia Himalaya Mtns. Gobi Desert Central Asia

Neolithic “China” “Chinese” civilization developed around two main rivers: the Yellow (Huang He) and Yangtze. Around 7000 B.C.E. Cultivation of agriculture led to the development of urban areas. Yangshao and Longshan cultures. Development of dynasties.

Early Dynasties Xia Dynasty (c – c B.C.E.) –Not much known, mostly legend verified by some archaeological findings. –Records of the Grand Historian (109 – 91 B.C.E.) by Sima Qian. –Early writing found on bones and shells. Shang Dynasty (1600 – 1046 B.C.E.) –Chinese culture as we discussed earlier begins to develop during this period. –History pieced together from oracle bones. –What is an oracle bone?

Oracle bones from the Shang period.

Anyang.

Politics and Society of Shang Primarily agricultural society ruled by a king and aristocratic class. King ( 王 ; wang) was an intermediary between “heaven” and earth. –Religious system revolved around gods in early Shang period. –Human sacrifice evolves into ancestor veneration by end of Shang Dynasty. –Emergence of idea of Tianming, Mandate of Heaven ( 天命 ) Differentiation of classes: aristocrats, peasants, and slaves. Writing system disseminates throughout East Asia.

Mandate of Heaven Tianming ( 天命 ) Rule by virtue, right to rule. Legitimized the seizure of power. The act of overthrowing a dynasty was not an act of rebellion but the will of Heaven. When a ruler or dynasty loses its virtue, then they no longer have the mandate. The ancestors allows that person to be overthrown. Di Xin and coming of Zhou Dynasty

Last Shang King King Di Xin (aka Zhou Wang; 紂王 ). Added territory to Shang empire. According to Sima Qian, he was given to drinking, women, festive orgies, and “songs with crude lyrics.” Ignored affairs of state. Fall of Shang Dynasty, 1046 B.C.E.

Zhou Dynasty Zhou Dynasty (1045 – 256 B.C.E.), named after the Zhou province, emerged in western Yellow River as a principality of the Shang Dynasty. Founded by Ji Chang, son Ji Fa (aka King Wu) first Zhou emperor; claimed Mandate of Heaven. Battle of Muye (1046 B.C.E.), Zhou army attacks Shang capital; Di Xin sets his own palace on fire and is burned alive. Dynasty divided into Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou dynasties.

Zhou Politics Zhou Dynasty becomes “feudal”: Fengjian system. –Decentralized rule, emperor appoints lords and vassals as territorial governors. –Eventually results in instability. Mandate of Heaven elaborated on. –Not only justifies rule, but also overthrow. –“He who wins is the king; he who loses is the rebel.” –Permanent rule of statecraft.

Zhou Economy Feudal economy and land divisions: “well field system” from Chinese character for well, jing ( 井 ); slavery decreased. Development of an artisinal and merchant class in the walled towns and villages. Improvements in agriculture = improved crop yields = rise in population. Silk trade begins with ancient Mediterranean and Middle East cultures. Barter system transitions into money system.

Cosmological Beliefs Anthropomorphic god Shang Di evolves into Heaven (tian, 天 ); Cosmic Trinity. Yang and Yin; harmony/balance. The Dao ( 道, Way): ethical way of living, similar to Dharma. Competing schools of philosophy: –Confucianism: more philosophy than religion. –Daoism: more religion than philosophy.

China’s Cosmic Trinity Heaven, Earth, and Man (tian-di-ren). Heaven ( 天 : tian) = not a place, but the deified ancestors [draw pictograph]; thought to “order the stars.” Earth ( 土 ; 地 : di) = referred to the land; land was the sole form of wealth in China. Man ( 人 : ren) = humans (including barbarians); the king or emperor ( 王 ) served as the intermediary between Man and Heaven.

Confucianism How did Confucius (Kung Fuci) explain Dao? First, duty to family and community. Second, “human- heartedness” compassion or empathy for others. Third, deemphasize gods, death, and the afterlife.

Some Sayings of Confucius Confucius said: "A young man should serve his parents at home and be respectful to elders outside his home. He should be earnest and truthful, loving all, but become intimate with humaneness. After doing this, if he has energy to spare, he can study literature and the arts."

Tzu Lu asked about the meaning of filial piety. Confucius said, "Nowadays filial piety means being able to feed your parents. But everyone does this for even horses and dogs. Without respect, what's the difference?"

Confucius said: "When you have gotten your own life straightened out, things will go well without your giving orders. But if your own life isn't straightened out, even if you give orders, no one will follow them."

Daoism Founded by Laozi (4 th c. B.C.E.), contemporary of Confucius. Similar to Confucianism, except: –Inaction over action. –Let nature take its course. –Stress on deities and spirits.

Daoist landscape painting. What do you notice about this artwork?