1. Coach Crews World History
Ancient China Review
Coach Crews
World History

2. Weekly Schedule
Monday – Ancient China Review Tuesday – Ancient China Quiz/Rome Introduction Wednesday – Roman Republic Thursday – Roman Republic Friday – Field Trip

3. China’s First Civilization
I. China’s Geography
Flooding brought destruction and good farming conditions to China
China has little farm land because much of the country was either mountains or deserts

4. China’s First Civilization
II. The Shang Dynasty
Ruled from 1750 B.C. to 1045 B.C.
Worshipped many spirits and gods; kings received wisdom from the gods
Writing consisted of pictographs and ideographs
Dynasty fell to rebellion

5. China’s First Civilization
III. The Zhou Dynasty
1045 – 256 B.C.
Ruled longer than any other Chinese dynasty
Bureaucratic government
The Mandate of Heaven gave kings power to rule
Dynasty fell to internal fighting

6. Life in Ancient China I. Life in Ancient China Social classes
Aristocrats
Farmers
Merchants
Filial piety – respect for elders

7. Life in Ancient China II. Chinese Thinkers
Confucianism – all citizens have a duty
Daoism – give up worldly desires
Legalism – system of harsh laws and punishment

8. The Qin and Han Dynasties
I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
B.C.
Rule based on legalism
Many good things but ruled harshly by taking away people’s rights
Built the Great Wall of China for protection
People overthrew the dynasty after his death

9. The Qin and Han Dynasties
II. The Han Dynasty
202 B.C. – 220 A.D.
Civil service examinations
Population tripled; many new inventions
Inventions like the rudder, steel, paper

10. The Qin and Han Dynasties
III. The Silk Road
Silk was the most valuable trade product
Carried goods to as far as Greece and Rome

11. The Qin and Han Dynasties
IV. Major Changes in China
Buddhism spread from India
After wars and rebellion, Buddhism helped people cope with stress

12. Use your remaining class time to study for your quiz tomorrow
Study Time
Use your remaining class time to study for your quiz tomorrow
10 Multiple Choice Questions
5 points each
50 Total Points
Questions come directly from today’s notes