China Intro  Overview Reading and Questions On Schoology  River Valley Chart Use China PowerPoint to complete

Pan-Gu: Mythical Creator of the Universe

Ancient China  River: Along the Huang He (Yellow) & Chang Jiang (Yangtze) Rivers  Government: Dynasties and the Mandate of Heaven Mandate of Heaven:  Settlements and Buildings: Wood Buildings  Religion: Polytheism and Oracle Bones Oracle Bones: Answers from the gods  Family: central to Chinese life Thought dead ancestors could impact the living  Economy: Agriculture  Inventions/Science: Silk (traded along the Silk Road with other civilizations); exposing the secret of making silk was punishable by death Silk Road: 4,000 mile major ancient trade route connecting Persia to China  Writing System: Symbol Writings

Yellow River Civilization

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Mandate of Heaven  Belief that an emperor ruled by divine right, but if he lost his throne it was proof that the gods no longer favored him

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Shang Dynasty (~ BC)  Earliest known Chinese dynasty  Known for accomplishments in astronomy and oracle bones  Succeeded by the Zhou

Zhou Dynasty (~ BC)  Longest ruling Chinese dynasty (over 800 years)  Known for the development of Confucianism  Also known for: Expanded Empire Feudal system Decline & Civil War dev. Achievements: Improved Roads, crossbow, expand trade, cavalry used, Coinage, Writing system

3 Ethical Systems/Schools of Thought  1. Confucianism  2. Daoism  3. Legalism

Confucius Quotes  An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.  And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.  Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.  Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.  Never give a sword to a man who can't dance  Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.  To see the right and not to do it is cowardice  When anger rises, think of the consequences  Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.  Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

Confucianism  Created by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius)  Stressed filial piety—respect your parents and authority! Confucius believed that society functioned best if everyone respected laws and behaved according to their positions. K now your role and do it well!  Ideas of meritocracy—rule by the deserving Confucius taught that government officials should not use family connections to get their positions. The officials should instead earn their jobs through education and talent. ○ Led to the establishment of the Imperial Examination System —anyone can be an Imperial Officer by passing a test! Ticked off the nobles  Spread through trade to Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia

Examination System  Schools established to prepare for examinations  Examination topics: Reading and Writing history law literature Confucian philosophy -reverence, generosity, truthfulness, diligence, kindness

Taoism (Daoism)  Developed by Lao Tzu  Chinese philosophy  Focus on nature, “flow” with the universe Only humans argue  Yin and Yang, balance  Major Text: Tao Te Ching  4G3IcZc&feature=related 4G3IcZc&feature=related

Qin Dynasty ( )  Qin Shi Huangdi, “First emperor” Only major powerhouse emperor  Unified China Central government supreme over the nobles Book Burning—turn away from the past, claim Mandate of Heaven  Against Confucianism—turned to Legalism  Built Great Wall of China-to keep out invaders

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Legalism  Meant to support the rulers rather than the people like Confucianism and Taoism  Called for a public law code that all knew; secret police to enforce the law; and a strong position of ruler  Helps develop a strong central government  SIMILAR TO WHAT OTHER LAW CODE WE HAVE DISCUSSED??

Unit 1 Scrapbook  Add China to your Keynote Scrapbook Pictures and Captions  Include: Polytheism and Oracle Bones Mandate of Heaven Zhou Dynasty Qin Dynasty ○ Legalism ○ Shi Huangdi Confucianism ○ Filial Piety ○ Examination System

Creation Myth Activity