Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byMelvyn Park Modified over 9 years ago
1
Trivia Fun Times Forever and Ever!!!!! What were some of Justinian’s accomplishments? What is excommunication? Why did the Byzantine Empire decline and fall? What is a dynasty? Back in 1964, this band make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing before a "record-busting" audience of 73 million viewers across the USA.
2
China DYNASTIES AND PHILOSOPHY
3
Chinese Dynasties - Overview Zhou(Joh): first to use mandate from heaven to justify rule Qin (Chin): built Great Wall of China Han: significant expansion and peace Sui (Sway), Tang (Tahng), Song (Sung): each worked to unify China during chaotic periods Ming: Forbidden Palace Qing: isolated China
4
Mandate of Heaven Divine Right to rule over people Justified take over of previous dynasty Explanation for the rise and fall of dynasties (Dynastic Cycle)
5
Dynastic Cycle Restores order Protects people Rebuilds infrastructure Expands influence/Trade Loses control Overtaxing people Allow infrastructure to decline Treat people unfairly Displease heaven Floods/Famine Allow corruption Unable to defend invaders New Dynasty Claims Mandate of Heaven Aging Dynasty Stops Providing Good Government Old Dynasty Loses Mandate of Heaven
6
Confucianism Founder: Confucius (551-479 BCE) Educator & minor political advisor Goals: Bring order to society Promote good government Educated officials Care about the people Text: “Analects” Conversations with students
7
Daoism Founder: Laozi (Low-dzuh) Text The Way of the Dao “ Dao”= “the way” of the universe Live in harmony by being passive Don’t impose order/structure on life, “Let it Be” Harmony with nature disengage from world affairs
8
Legalism People are evil & greedy Strong central government Expansion necessary People must have strict laws and severe punishments Suppress non-legalist ideas
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.