1. Early China
Zhou and Qin
“Grrr…”

2. Zhou Dynasty 1028 BCE BCE
“Mandate of Heaven”- philosophical concept, right to rule determined by virtue.

3. Achievements of the Zhou
Built roads
expanded trade
Iron plows
irrigation
Confucianism

4. Qin Dynasty 221 BCE – 207 BCE Shi Huangdi “first emperor”
Built Great Wall
Unified China
burned books so Chinese would forget about past diversity
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5. Chinese Society and Culture
Family (important!)
Filial Piety: Confucianism demanded respect for your parents above all else

6. Society Three Classes 1. Landowners – wealthy 2. Peasants (90%)
Rent= crops
Pay taxes
3. Merchants –shopkeepers, traders, bankers
Bottom of society