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Ancient & Classical China

Ancient & Classical China. # Qinning. A political & social construct. Education for the people is p ositively harmful; teach the peasants only to grow food and fight. Legalism: antithesis of Confucianism. Procure wealth, secure military power, control the population!.

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Ancient & Classical China

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  1. Ancient & Classical China #Qinning

  2. A political & social construct.

  3. Education for the people is positively harmful; teach the peasants only to grow food and fight. Legalism: antithesis of Confucianism

  4. Procure wealth, secure military power, control the population! Standardized weights & measures Standardized coinage & Chinese script Made China a police state!

  5. Decline of the Han began towards the end of the 1st century. • Land barons began controlling segments of the population • Daoist cults became more popular, undermining Confucianism • Han royal court was in turmoil, family fighting family for control • The Han civil service began accepting men based on cash payments, favor, and personal connections rather than merit • Two epidemics: 173 & 179 CE, floods, & locust infestations were seen as the Han losing the Mandate of Heaven. • Left China in political chaos that lasted for over 350 years until the Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE) reunified China. Downfall of the Han

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