Unit 3b: Ancient China Mr. Sirico & Mr. Welsh

StudentsTeachers Game BoardGeography Shang/ZhouQin/HanPhilosophies Grab Bag Let’s Play Final Challenge

StudentsTeachers Game Board In what part of China do most people live? 100 Most of China’s fertile farmland is located in the east near the Huang He and Yangzi Rivers, therefore the majority of the people in China are crowded in cities near the rivers. Geography for 100

StudentsTeachers Game Board Why did the Chinese (Shang) describe their civilization as the Middle Kingdom? 200 China was heavily isolated from other civilizations due to its geographic location and natural barriers like the Gobi Desert and the Himalaya Mountains. They believed they were the center of the world. Geography for 200

StudentsTeachers Game Board What effect did geographic isolation have on China? 300 1)The Chinese were very ethnocentric. 2)The Chinese believed they were the center of the world. 3)Their geography slowed the exchange of ideas. 4)The Chinese were fearful of outsiders. Geography for 300

StudentsTeachers Game Board What major trade route allowed for cultural diffusion from Europe and the Middle East to China? 400 The Silk Roads Geography for 400

StudentsTeachers Game Board While China was relatively isolated, it still faced threats of invasion from time to time. What man-made barrier was developed to keep people out of China? 500 The Great Wall of China Geography for 500

StudentsTeachers Game Board What was the makeup of a generic household in China under the Shang Dynasty? 100 Several generations of the same family often lived with one another. Extreme reverence of the elderly remains in China today. Shang/Zhou for 100

StudentsTeachers Game Board What concept(s) were developed under the Shang/Zhou that allowed for new leaders to come to power in ancient China? 200 The Mandate of Heaven & The Dynastic Cycle Shang/Zhou for 200

StudentsTeachers Game Board What was the main purpose of the king under the Shang Dynasty? 300 The King was an intermediary between the People on Earth and Heaven (Gods). Shang/Zhou for 300

StudentsTeachers Game Board How would you describe the governmental structure of the Shang/Zhou Dynasties? 400 Under the Shang/Zhou, China was predominantly agricultural, and had a feudalistic structure, with the emperor at the top of society, and aristocrats (nobles/lords) with significant control over land/power. Shang/Zhou for 400

StudentsTeachers Game Board Identify 5 achievements of the Shang/Zhou Dynasties 500 1)Silkmaking (Shang/Zhou) 2)Bronze Casting (Shang/Zhou) 3)Horse drawn chariot (Shang) 4)Written language based off of ideographs/characters (Shang) 5)Natural fertilizer (Zhou) 6)Iron plows (Zhou) 7)Collar harness (Zhou) Shang/Zhou for 500

StudentsTeachers Game Board What kind of government did Shi Huangdi establish? 100 Autocratic Government based on Legalism Very strict laws and punishments Qin/Han for 100

StudentsTeachers Game Board What 3 things is Shi Huangdi most remembered for? 200 1)Creating the first unified state in China. 2)Standardizing the Chinese currency 3)Ordering the construction of the Great Wall of China 4)Legalist policies of strict laws and punishments. 5)Elimination of Confucian principles. Qin/Han for 200

StudentsTeachers Game Board Why is the Han Dynasty considered the Golden Age of Ancient China? 300 Pax Sinica – 400 year period of relative peace and prosperity with major technological achievements. Education became a centerpiece of Chinese society. Qin/Han for 300

StudentsTeachers Game Board The Han were known for their meritocratic bureaucracy. How did this manifest itself in Chinese society? 400 Individuals who were seeking government jobs were required to pass civil service examinations to determined whether they had the qualifications to hold such positions. They had to demonstrate their “merit”. Qin/Han for 400

StudentsTeachers Game Board List at least 5 major achievements of the Han Dynasty 500 1)Seismograph 2)Paper 3)Wheel Barrel 4)Suspension Bridge 5)Fishing Reel 6)Herbal medicines 7)Acupuncture Qin/Han for 500

StudentsTeachers Game Board Who was the founder of Legalism? 100 Hanfeizi (and Li Si) Philosophies for 100

StudentsTeachers Game Board What were the main tenets of Daoism? 200 Daoists preach that individuals should disengage from worldly affairs and eliminate government. They believe that all things in nature follow the Dao, except humans who are preoccupied with material possessions and their need to control behavior. Daoists advocated harmony with nature. Philosophies for 200

StudentsTeachers Game Board According to Confucius, what quality is essential for a great leader? 300 A virtuous leader is essential. Ethics and morality are the keys to a successful society, and the leader should lead by moral example. Philosophies for 300

StudentsTeachers Game Board Why was Confucianism more popular than Legalism with the common people? 400 Legalism tended to punish common people who suffered greatly under the strict policies of Legalism during the Qin Dynasty. Confucianism tended to bring about social order through an emphasis on respect, loyalty, and obedience. Philosophies for 400

StudentsTeachers Game Board What were the 5 relationships according to Confucius? 500 1)Father to Son 2)Ruler to Subject 3)Husband to Wife 4)Older Brother to Younger Brother 5)Friend=Friend First person was to be kind/compassionate Second person was to be loyal/submissive Philosophies for 500

StudentsTeachers Game Board What is filial piety? 100 Respect for one’s parents/elders. Grab Bag for 100

StudentsTeachers Game Board What factors could signal that a ruling dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven? 200 Problems with the “old” dynasty include: Neglect government duties. Ignore corrupt government officials Loss of land to invading armies Imposes heavy taxes to pay for luxuries Defensive walls begin to decay Natural Disasters Peasant Revolts. Grab Bag for 200

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StudentsTeachers Game Board What was a unique aspect of the ancient Chinese religion? 300 The Ancient Chinese, while worshipping nature spirits and gods, also worshipped their ancestors. Priest utilized oracle bones in hopes to communicated with the ancestors. Grab Bag for 300

StudentsTeachers Game Board The Golden Rule from Judeo- Christian teachings is very similar to what saying of Confucius’ 400 “Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.” Grab Bag for 400

StudentsTeachers Game Board How did the Han Dynasty improve their economy? 500 The Han expanded trade through the use of the silk roads. This strong system of roads promoted unity and communication across China. Grab Bag for 500

StudentsTeachers Game Board Write Your Final Challenge Wager Describe the dynastic cycle of the ancient Chinese. Final Challenge End Game TIME’S UP! TIME’S UP!

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