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CHINA Chapter 5-2/ 5-3

CHINA Chapter 5-2/ 5-3. The ancient Chinese feared beasts known as dragons. China’s Huang River, also called the “Yellow River,” is the muddiest river in the world. The ancient Chinese called the Huang River “China’s Sorrow” because it was so unpredictable and often dangerous.

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CHINA Chapter 5-2/ 5-3

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  1. CHINA Chapter 5-2/ 5-3

  2. The ancient Chinese feared beasts known as dragons. China’s Huang River, also called the “Yellow River,” is the muddiest river in the world. The ancient Chinese called the Huang River “China’s Sorrow” because it was so unpredictable and often dangerous. In ancient China, a person’s first responsibility was always to the state. The eldest male in the Chinese family decided who his children & grandchildren would marry. The Chinese were the first people known to use two names. 1) False 2) True 3) True 4) False 5) True 6) True READING READINESS 5.1After Reading Review Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  3. Which Philosophy? • Imagine that you are being bullied at school. Which philosopher would advise: • That you turn in the bully so that he or will be suspended for breaking the rules? • That you find your inner peace and recognize that life is filled with bullying and kindness and that they balance each other out? • That you speak to a guidance counselor who can call you and the bully in to talk out your problems so you find a way to respect each other? Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  4. REFLECT: Confucius (Confucianism) Lao Tzi (Daoism) Hanfezi (Legalism) • 1) Which philosopher do you most agree with? • 2) Why? • 3) Do you think that if everyone followed his ideas, society might live in peace? • 4) Why/ Why not? • 5) Which philosopher do you agree with the least? • 6) Why? Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  5. The Qin Dynasty The Qin (pronounced chin) came to power in 221 B.C.E. They were one of the western states who existed during the Warring States Period and had conquered the other Warring States.

  6. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  7. Shi Huangdi longed for immortality and was paranoid that people were out to kill him. He even imprisoned his own mother because he thought she was trying to poison him! • Eventually, his paranoia led to his death in 210 BC. These terra-cotta warriors guardedShi Huangdi’s tomb in the ancient city of Xi’an, China. Shi Huangdi’s death

  8. Decline of the Qin Dynasty • Shi Huangdi’s death caused 4 years of civil war that ended in the death of his son. • Power could not be held by his grandchildren. • Rebellions broke out until a peasant, who had disliked life under Qin, took over • Qin’s dynasty had only lasted 15 years; it was the shortest dynasty in Chinese history

  9. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  10. Liu Bang • A peasant who helped to overthrow the Qin dynasty. He began the HAN dynasty in 202 BC. Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  11. The Han Dynasty • Known for its stable government • Less harsh than Qin’s government • Lasted for about 400 years • Based on Confucianism - used the civil service system to place educated people in the government Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  12. Wudi • Liu Bang’s great grandson • Brought the HAN dynasty to its greatest power • Ruled for more than 50 years • Main interests were war & military matters (called the “Warrior Emperor”) • Improved the Great Wall & thearmy Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  13. The End of the Han Dynasty • Very young emperors took over in the years following Wudi’s death • One was 100 days old! • People in the government tried to control these young, weak, emperors, while China’s roads & canals were falling apart Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  14. Cao Pei • A warlord (local leader of an armed group) who gained power during the HAN • He ended the Han dynasty in 220 AD and started his own miniature dynasty (the Wei) • He was never able to get a hold of all of China, however; a dynasty would not reunite the broken pieces of China until 581 AD, under the Sui Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

  15. China’s Achievements • During the 400 years that the Han ruled China, its people achieved many things. • The Chinese realized how valuable silk was at this time; they were the only ones in the world who knew how it was made! • One of the most important accomplishments of the HAN was to create THE SILK ROUTE, a series of trade routes between China and Europe! • The challenge was keeping the silk-making a secret… Lesson 2 -Confucius and His Teachings

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