1. Classical China

2. Around what river did Chinese civilization develop?
The Chinese name of the river is Huang He
The English name of the river is Yellow River.
Geography
Around what river did Chinese civilization develop?

3. Protected by large areas of uninhabited lands
Geography
Why was China’s civilization considered geographically isolated?

4. Invaders came from the North The Great Wall of China Qin Shi Huangdi
Geography
Eventually, invaders came from which direction?
What did China build in an attempt to stop the invaders?
Who was the leader who began this?

5. Classical China’s Culture

6. Classical China’s Culture
1500 B.C.E. (Before Common Era)
Classical China’s Culture
The period of Classical China began around what time?

7. What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties?
Dynasty means governed by a succession of ruling families
One after the other
Government
What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties?
What does succession mean?

8. Civil Service System (what is it?)
Government employment
Imperial examination system
Social/government rank
Government
Civil Service System (what is it?)

9. Characteristics of Leaders
Chinese rulers were considered divine.
Mandate of Heaven: Rule with divine right (God’s approval)
Leaders rule under the Mandate of Heaven as long as their rule was just.
Characteristics of Leaders
What does divine mean?
Define Mandate of Heaven

10. Increased communication Increased contact between cultures
Silk Road
To help, to make easier
Increased communication
Increased contact between cultures
Extended all the way to Rome
Economy
What famous trade route facilitated trade?
What does facilitate mean?
How else was the trade route important?
How far did the trade route extend?

11. Silk Trade Route http://upload. wikimedia

12. Paper
Porcelain
Silk
Technology
List three advances in technology that the Chinese contribute to civilization.

13. Religion

14. What is the basic belief about human nature?
Humans are good, not bad
Confucianism
What is the basic belief about human nature?

15. The deceased have a continued existence (to protect family)
Respect for elders
The deceased have a continued existence (to protect family)
Strict social behavior
Confucianism
Who should be respected most?
Ancestor worship (define)
Code of Politeness (explain)

16. Education is important
Confucianism
How do the people considered education?

17. Provided stability, order, common values
Respect for elders, education is highly valued
Confucianism
How do you think Confucianism impacted Chinese society?
Do you think it still impacts Chinese culture?

18. Simpler life and inner peace Harmony with nature
Humility (define it)
Simpler life and inner peace
Harmony with nature
Yin and Yang (define it)
Taoism
List four major characteristics of Taoism
How do you think Taoism impacted Chinese culture?

19. Spreads throughout the continent of Asia
Buddhism
Where does Buddhism spread?