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Shang and Zhou Dynasties

Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Shang Dynasty. China’s first dynasty Developed writing. Shang Religion. Asked questions to ancestors through oracle bones Filled tombs with valuables and sacrificed slaves. Zhou Dynasty (1027-256 BC). Built roads and canals for trade and agriculture

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Shang and Zhou Dynasties

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  1. Shang and Zhou Dynasties

  2. Shang Dynasty • China’s first dynasty • Developed writing

  3. Shang Religion • Asked questions to ancestors through oracle bones • Filled tombs with valuables and sacrificed slaves

  4. Zhou Dynasty (1027-256 BC) • Built roads and canals for trade and agriculture • Used coins and chopsticks • Developed cast iron

  5. Mandate of Heaven • Emperors got the right to rule from the gods • Approval could be lost by bad governing • Mandate would pass to new dynasty

  6. Dynastic Cycle: How Dynasties Rise and Fall 1. New dynasty gets Mandate of Heaven • Dynasty is strong

  7. 2. Dynasty becomes corrupt and looses power 3. Dynasty looses the Mandate of Heaven • Rebellion is justified

  8. Confucianism • Confucius (Kongfuzi) wrote Analects • Relationships should be based on respect • Tradition preserves respect

  9. Confucianism • Rulers need good advisors • Advisors took tests to prove they were qualified - called the civil service system

  10. Daoism • Dao = “way”, guiding force • Living within Dao leads to peace

  11. Daoism • Yin and yang represent balance • First philosopher was Laozi • Laozi wrote Dao De Jing

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