1. Classical China

2. Zhou Dynasty (1027 BC – 256 BC) Dynasty Zhou Dynasty 1027 BC
nobles ruled through feudalism
500’s BC local nobles fought Zhou for power 3A

3. 16A

4. Zhou Dynasty (1027 BC – 256 BC)
Mandate of Heaven = ruler was chosen by heaven
Would continue to rule if good to the people
Heaven would overthrow a bad ruler
Bring floods, riots, revolts 3A

6. Philosophy Confucianism order to China’s social life and government
traditional ways to achieve peace and harmony
Obedience, order, good deeds
duty, honor, learning
Filial piety = children should show devotion to their parents
3A 23B 25A

7. Philosophy Must improve relationships
one must make sacrifices for the group, family
Time is viewed as repeated
The mind(spiritual) and body(physical) are linked
3A 23B 25A

8. Philosophy Yin-Yang = the active interconnection of opposite forces
I Ching – book used as an oracle to predict changes in the relationship of yin-yang
3A 25A

9. Qin (Chin) Dynasty (256 BC – 202 BC)
Shih Huang-ti= lord of the Qin
Used autocracy =all power belongs to one person
Legalism = harsh punishments for sins
Ruled and unified China through legalism
3A 25A

10. Qin Achievements Roads, canals, irrigation systems Great Wall of China
united distant parts of China
Great Wall of China
protection from invasions
1,500 miles wide
22 ft high
15 ft thick
Thousands of workers 3A

11. Qin Achievements
Great Wall of China = 3A

12. Han Dynasty (202 BC – 9 AD) Strong government complex bureaucracy
civil service jobs
Examinations to select candidates
promote Confucianism
invention of paper 3A

13. Han Dynasty
Silk Road = trade routes connected China to the Roman Empire
Exported silk, iron, bronze, Confucianism
Received gold, linen cloth, glass, ivory, horses, cattle, Buddhism
1B 16A

14. Silk Road
1B 16A

15. Art bronze casting jade sculpture terracotta warriors (sculpture)
porcelain
calligraphy on silk
26A

16. Fall of Han Dynasty Han and Roman Empire very similar
Spread over a large area
Difficult to govern
Corruption from within
High taxes
Poor leadership
Large differences between rich and poor class
Invasions 3C