1. Classical China The FRAME
Key Topic
Classical China
The FRAME
is about . . .
Locating China on a map and identifying important contributions of the civilizations past
Details
Main Idea
Centered along the Huang He River
Geographically isolated
The Silk Road allowed for trade b/w China and the west
Invaders entered China from the North
Details
Main Idea
China was ruled by a succession of families—known as dynasties
The rulers were considered divine (holy)
Served under the Mandate of Heaven
Details
Main Idea
Built by Qin Shi Huangdi
Built for protection/ defense
Protected against migratory invaders from the North
Details
Main Idea
Civil Service System– Govt. officials based on merit, not family
Silk Road—opened China to the west
Porcelain
Paper
Great Wall of China
Geography
Dynasties
Contributions

2. Religions of China The FRAME Founder= Confucius
Key Topic
is about . . .
What impact did these religions have on the people of China?
Main Idea
Details
Founder= Confucius
Teachings found in the Analects
Beliefs:
Humans are good not bad
Respect for elders
Code of politeness (still used in China today)
Emphasis on education
Ancestor worship
Founder=Siddhartha Gautama
Originated in India, later spread to China
Emperor Asoka converted to Buddhism around 3rd Century
Used missionaries to spread Buddhism from India to China
Founder= Lao Tzu
Sacred text= Tao Te Ching Beliefs:
Humility
Simple life leads to inner peace
Harmony (be one) with nature
Yin and yang represents opposites in nature (both Taoism and Confucianism)
Religions of China
Describing the impact of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism on China
Confucianism
Buddhism
Taoism