1. T HE U NIFICATION OF C HINA

2. Z HOU D YNASTY ZHOU= JOENOT ZOO

3. Z HOU D YNASTY 1027-256 B.C. Feudalism- a political system where nobles or lords are granted the use of lands in return for military service and protection of the king Towards the end of the Zhou dynasty, China moves away from the traditional values of social order, harmony and respect for authority

4. C ONFUCIUS (551-479 B.C.) Led a scholarly life, teaching and studying history, music and moral character Had a desire to restore traditional Chinese ideas of social harmony, order and good government

5. C ONFUCIANISM Principal of filial piety Government organized by 5 relationships Ruler and subject Father and son Husband and wife Older brother and younger brother Friend and friend

6. F ILIAL PIETY “Nowadays people think they are dutiful sons when they feed their parents. Yet they also feed their dogs and horses. Unless there is respect, where is the difference?” -Confucius

7. R ISE OF THE Q IN D YNASTY

8. Legalists- Political thinkers calling for highly efficient and powerful central government Rewards for people carrying out the rulers demands well. Harsh punishments for those failing to obey

9. R ISE OF THE Q IN D YNASTY Legalists seek to control both actions and ideas. Widespread burning of books, such as the teachings of Confucius Legalists gain power and influence as their efforts subdue warring states.

10. R ISE OF THE Q IN D YNASTY The Qin dynasty is founded, under emperor Shi Huangdi. Emperor is quick and decisive in crushing opposition with brutal measures. Relocates all noble families to the capitol under his suspicious gaze.

11. A CHIEVEMENTS OF THE Q IN Sweeping program of centralization Construction of the Great Wall of China Increased irrigation and farm production.