1. Rise/fall of the Ming; Manchu invasion & the Qing
Early Modern China
Rise/fall of the Ming; Manchu invasion & the Qing

2. Understanding Chinese History
Chinese History develops separately from western civilization.
Geographic separation
Ideas of Cultural Superiority
Divided by long dynasties
Ruling families
Often hundred’s of year long
10 Major Dynasties (1600 BC- 1912)

3. Mandate of Heaven & Dynastic Cycle
Dynasties get their authority from heaven, if they rule fairly.
Corrupt ruler = Mandate revoked
Dynastic Cycle:
New Dynasty
Takes Over
Strong rulers
Corruption develops
Natural Disasters
Mandate
Revoked

4. Ancient and Early Dynasties
Ancient civilization emerged in Northern China
Shang Dynasty (1600 BC) = 1st Civilization in China
Han Dynasty (200 BC) establishes the dominate culture of china
Northern and Southern China Unified in 6th century
Sui Dynasty (568 AD)

5. Chinese Government & Philosophy
Confucianism
Enduring influence on Chinese Culture and government
Focus = Right Relationships with all people
Filial Piety
Strict loyalty to family
Older generation = more important than younger generation
Family Structure
Extended family under one roof = ideal family

6. Early Modern China Ming Dynasty Qing (Pronounced “ching”) Dynasty
Overthrew the Mongol led Dynasty
Brief exploration phase
Major Problem: Northern Neighbors
Qing (Pronounced “ching”) Dynasty
Ethically Manchu (Northern Tribe)
Major Problem: Corruption and European Imperialism

7. Mapping Assignment
Instructions: Use the maps on 113, 538, & 529 to complete the China mapping assignment. Create a Key on your map as you go.
Early Modern China
Lightly shade in the area controlled by the Ming Dynasty
Draw in and label the Great Wall of China
Modern China
Cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nanjing.
Mountains Ranges: Himalaya, Tian Shan
Circle the mouths of the following Rivers: Yangtze, Huang He (Yellow River)
Label Manchuria and Taiwan

8. Model