Ancient Chinese Civilization

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Ancient Chinese Civilization
CHAPTER 4

• Section 1 Geographic and Cultural Influences
• Section 2 The Shang Dynasty
• Section 3 The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties
• Section 4 Philosophies of Ancient China
• Section 5 Chinese Life and Culture

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Objectives
Section 1
Geographic and Cultural Influences

• Explore the role that rivers played in Chinese
  life.
• Investigate how geography influenced the
  development of Chinese culture.

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The Physical Setting
Section 1
Geographic and Cultural Influences

• Different regions Qinling Shandi, China Proper
• The rivers of China
• Huang- loess- gives river yellow tint.
• Chang
• Xi

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Satellite View of China
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China
China vs. the U. S. in Size
United States
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Chinas Isolation
Section 1
Geographic and Cultural Influences

• Zhongguo (Middle Kingdom)
• Lack of contact with foreigners

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The Great Wall of China
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Agricultural Regions in China
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Objectives
Section 2
The Shang Dynasty

• Examine how the Chinese explained their early
  history.
• Describe how the Shang government and economy
  were organized.
• Identify the religious beliefs held by the Shang.
• Explain why the Shang dynasty collapsed.

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Legends of Ancient China
Section 2
The Shang Dynasty

• Pangu first man, created universe
• Yu drained floodwaters
• Xia line of kings
• Tang First Shang leader

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Government and Culture
Section 2
The Shang Dynasty

• Economy and handicrafts agriculture, artisans
• Astronomy and the calendar

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Shang Dynasty
 
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Religion in the Shang Period
Section 2
The Shang Dynasty

• Animism
• Festivals
• Shangdi
• Priests tried to predict the future using oracle
  bones

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Language and Writing
Section 2
The Shang Dynasty

• Ideographs
• Calligraphy

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Fall of the Shang Dynasty
Section 2
The Shang Dynasty

• Battles with neighboring states
• Zhou

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Objectives
Section 3
The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties

• Explain why the Zhou fell from power.
• Describe how the Qin dynasty used power to
  maintain its authority.
• Identify the achievements of the Han emperors.

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The Zhou Dynasty
Section 3
The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties

• Mandate of Heaven
• Attacks by outsiders
• Fighting within

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The Qin Dynasty
Section 3
The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties

• Autocracy
• Great Wall of China

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The Han Dynasty
Section 3
The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties

• The civil service system
• Other accomplishments leveling, Silk Road

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Objectives
Section 4
Philosophies of Ancient China

• Examine why the Chinese valued the concept of
  balance.
• Explore what the Chinese philosopher Confucius
  taught.
• Analyze how Daoism and Confucianism worked
  together in Chinese society.
• Investigate how beliefs such as Legalism and
  Buddhism influenced Chinese history.

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Ancient Chinese Beliefs
Section 4
Philosophies of Ancient China

• Yin
• Yang
• Balance is normal condition

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Confucius and Laozi
Section 4
Philosophies of Ancient China

• Confucianism strong but moral government
• Daoism nature, harmony, balance

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Legalism and Buddhism
Section 4
Philosophies of Ancient China

• Legalism in practice balance between Legalism
  and Buddhism
• Buddhism in China universal charity and
  compassion

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Objectives
Section 5
Chinese Life and Culture

• Explain why the family was a central institution
  in Chinese society.
• Describe how farmers lived in ancient China.
• Identify the artistic and scientific achievements
  of the Chinese.

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Family and Social Life
Section 5
Chinese Life and Culture

• Genealogy
• Women had few rights and powers
• Great respect for mothers

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The Economy
Section 5
Chinese Life and Culture

• Small village farmers
• Qin dynasty standardized currency, weights, and
  measures

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Arts and Sciences
Section 5
Chinese Life and Culture

• The Five Classics used to train scholars and
  civil servants
• Science and technology astronomy, seismography,
  clocks, acupuncture, paper-making, and printing