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Ancient China Review

Ancient China Review. Coach Crews World History. Weekly Schedule. Monday – Ancient China Review Tuesday – Ancient China Quiz/Rome Introduction Wednesday – Roman Republic Thursday – Roman Republic Friday – Field Trip. China’s First Civilization. I. China’s Geography

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Ancient China Review

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  1. Ancient China Review Coach Crews World History

  2. Weekly Schedule Monday – Ancient China Review Tuesday – Ancient China Quiz/Rome Introduction Wednesday – Roman Republic Thursday – Roman Republic Friday – Field Trip

  3. China’s First Civilization I. China’s Geography • Flooding brought destruction and good farming conditions to China • China has little farm land because much of the country was either mountains or deserts

  4. China’s First Civilization II. The Shang Dynasty • Ruled from 1750 B.C. to 1045 B.C. • Worshipped many spirits and gods; kings received wisdom from the gods • Writing consisted of pictographs and ideographs • Dynasty fell to rebellion

  5. China’s First Civilization III. The Zhou Dynasty • 1045 – 256 B.C. • Ruled longer than any other Chinese dynasty • Bureaucratic government • The Mandate of Heaven gave kings power to rule • Dynasty fell to internal fighting

  6. Life in Ancient China I. Life in Ancient China • Social classes • Aristocrats • Farmers • Merchants • Filial piety – respect for elders

  7. Life in Ancient China II. Chinese Thinkers • Confucianism – all citizens have a duty • Daoism – give up worldly desires • Legalism – system of harsh laws and punishment

  8. The Qin and Han Dynasties I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi • 221-206 B.C. • Rule based on legalism • Many good things but ruled harshly by taking away people’s rights • Built the Great Wall of China for protection • People overthrew the dynasty after his death

  9. The Qin and Han Dynasties II. The Han Dynasty • 202 B.C. – 220 A.D. • Civil service examinations • Population tripled; many new inventions • Inventions like the rudder, steel, paper

  10. The Qin and Han Dynasties III. The Silk Road • Silk was the most valuable trade product • Carried goods to as far as Greece and Rome

  11. The Qin and Han Dynasties IV. Major Changes in China • Buddhism spread from India • After wars and rebellion, Buddhism helped people cope with stress

  12. Study Time Use your remaining class time to study for your quiz tomorrow • 10 Multiple Choice Questions • 5 points each • 50 Total Points • Questions come directly from today’s notes

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