1. Homework C-7 due tomorrow Test on China Monday:  20 multiple choice questions  3 short answers (you will have 4 choices and can do whichever 3 you want).

2. Aim: How was the Qin Dynasty influenced by the philosophy of Legalism? November 12, 2014

3. I. Legalism in the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C. – 206 B.C) A. Qin Shi Huangdi founds the Qin Dynasty in 221 B.C. ends Era of Warring States, turns to the philosophy of Legalism to bring order to China: 1. View of human beings →

4. I. Legalism in the Qin Dynasty (221 B.C. – 206 B.C) 2. All power should be held by one powerful ruler who keeps people in line. 3. The ruler has the right to impose cruel and harsh punishments, even for minor crimes

5. I. Legalism in the Qin Dynasty B. Examples of Legalism under Qin Shi Huangdi: 1. He unites China under a centralized government → power comes from a single source Establishes one monetary system Builds roads uniting China Weakens the aristocrats

6. I. Legalism in the Qin Dynasty 2. He creates a censorate → Inspectors who made sure government officials were obeying the king. 3. Orders that “dangerous” books be burned. 4. Extends China’s border south. Links sections of existing defensive walls together to build “The Great Wall of China” in the north.

7. Concluding Question It has been argued that Qin Shi Huangdi unified China at the expense of human freedom. What do you think is more important to have in a society: stability or freedom?