Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou Dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank The River of Sorrows got its name from the ___________, or fine windblown yellow soil that settled in the river beds. The oldest examples of Chinese writings are on _______________________. To justify rebellion, Zhou Dynasty, promoted the idea of the __________________________. The Mandate of Heaven was expanded to include the rise and fall of dynasties. This is known as the _________________________. Homework: Write a paragraph explaining how the American civilization has influenced the world. Loess Oracle Bones Mandate of Heaven Dynastic Cycle

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank The Shang Dynasty 1650 BC –The Shang family gains control of northern China –They dominated the region until 1027 BC. –This is the beginnings of Chinese civilization

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Contributions of the Shang Government –Capital City Anyang –Fu Hao (Foo How) wife of Wu Ding had status and influence. She led an army against invaders Social Classes –Royal Family –Noble warriors –Artisans/Merchants Made jewelry, silk, bronze weapons –Peasants Harsh lives, recruited into the army, farmed

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Where the Shang Ruled

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Primary Source The fish trap exists because of the fish; once you've gotten the fish you can forget the trap. The rabbit snare exists because of the rabbit; once you've gotten the rabbit you can forget the snare. Words exist because of meaning; once you have the meaning you can forget the words. Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can have a few words with him? Zhuangzi Why does Zhuangzi want to talk to some one who has forgotten the words?

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Art of the Shang

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank The Zhou Dynasty 1027 BC –Zhou (joh) marched to conquer the Shang –They were in power until 256 BC Responsible for creating the Mandate of Heaven

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank The Feudal State Zhou rewarded their supporters by granting them control over different regions. –This is feudalism: a system of government in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military service to the king.

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank The Economy China’s economy grew –Advancements in ironworking –New tools/weapons –Increase in agriculture –Irrigation –Commerce/Trade. Zhou use money for the first time –Better roads/canals for trade –Population grew

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank The location

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Achievements Silkmaking begins around 1000BC Worms were cultivated for their thread The fine thread was then woven into silk.

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Books The first Chinese books were created under the Zhou. They were bound in by thin strips of wood or bamboo Words were drawn on the surface with brush and ink.

Aim/Goal: How did the Shang and Zhou dynasties influence Chinese civilization? Do Now: Fill in the Blank Writing Assignment Compare and contrast American achievements with those of Ancient China. What influence do these achievements on American civilization.