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Topic: The Zhou Dynasty Session: 49 Date ____

Explore the influence of the Zhou Dynasty on social structure, government, and philosophical thought in ancient China through reading, examining images, and evaluating primary sources. Learn about Confucianism and the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.

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Topic: The Zhou Dynasty Session: 49 Date ____

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  1. Topic: The Zhou Dynasty Session: 49 Date ____ To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and employment of the people at the proper seasons. —Confucius,The Analects Interpret Confucius' words of wisdom. What words or phrases come to mind when you read this quote? Who do you think Confucius might be talking? Explain your reasoning. What wisdom is he bestowing upon the listener?

  2. Objective: In our study of ancient China, SWBAT evaluate the impact the Zhou Dynasty had on the social structure, government and philosophical thought by reading selections, examining images and media to gather details as they draw conclusions in graphic organizers. Students will also interpret primary sources as they evaluate Confucianism. NCSCOS 6H1, 6C1, 6E

  3. Vocabulary Define each term and then decide which picture goes with each term. Explain your reasoning. Philosophy: pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self-discipline Feudalism: A system of government based on landowners and tenants. Virtue: moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.

  4. Essential Question: How did the Zhou Dynasty influence ancient China? Zhou Wen Wang, the father of Wu Wang, first sovereign of the Zhou dynasty

  5. TiPs The Mandate of Heaven??? What do you think it is? How do you get it? Who gets it? What's it for?

  6. The Zhou Dynasty was the first to introduce the idea of Mandate of Heaven A powerful new dynasty receives the Mandate of Heaven New emperor reforms government and there is peace and stability People rebel and unite under new leader. Based on ruler's behavior and virtues. Life is good! Life is not good. Empire loses the Mandate of Heaven Time goes by and empire becomes corrupt or there is a disaster.

  7. Mandate of Heaven WB: How was this different from how the succession of rulers was decided in ancient India and Egypt?

  8. The Chinese Feudal System

  9. The Warring States Period

  10. Draw: Graphic Organzier Read : The Zhou Dynasty Forms Mandate of Heaven Feudalism in China Complete: Fill in the Graphic organizer Mandate of Heaven Feudalism in China The Zhou Dynasty The Structure of Social Classes The Warring States

  11. Confucianism : Confucius taught his followers that peace and order depended upon proper behavior. Those in authority must lead by example. Confucius said to his follower: The gentleman first practices what he preaches and then preaches what he practices. Confucius said to his student: Shall I teach you what knowledge is? When you know a thing, say that you know it; when you do not know a thing, admit that you do not know it. That is knowledge.

  12. Copy the chart below in your composition book:

  13. Confucius says: Philosophize with Confucius: Work with your partner/team to analyze and interpret. Read the quotes by Confucius: think ,interpret,ink WB: Which quotes speaks most to you and why?

  14. Mandate of Heaven Quick Check Sequence the following items: Feudalism Confucianism Warring States Period Zhou Dynasty Takes Power

  15. WIO Write it out! 3-2-1 3 things you learned about The Zhou Dynasty 2 things you learned about China's Feudal System 1 Thing you learned about Confucius

  16. Homework: Print out (from my weebly), preview and start working on the study guide. DE Section 7.2!

  17. Attachments Unit4AncientChina.ppt 92665-01VHSF_1Mb.wmv Zhou.mp4

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