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Qin & Han Dynasties

Qin & Han Dynasties. 202 B.C.E.—220 C.E. Qin Dynasty laid foundation for Han Standardized but corrupt! . Qin & Han unify China. Establish centralized empire Therefore Imperial system. Qin Emperor Qin Shih Huangdi standardizes all possible:. The Great Wall Weights & measures Laws Money

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Qin & Han Dynasties

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  1. Qin & Han Dynasties • 202 B.C.E.—220 C.E. • Qin Dynasty laid foundation for Han • Standardized but corrupt! Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  2. Qin & Han unify China • Establish centralized empire • Therefore Imperial system Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  3. Qin Emperor Qin Shih Huangdi standardizes all possible: • The Great Wall • Weights & measures • Laws • Money • Thought Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUE-ZtcUFg&feature=related Qin Shi Huang Di had Terra Cotta Army built for his tomb. Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  5. Qin (Chin) mistakes • Burned books • Destroyed major fortifications of the states • Assassinated powerful leaders & scholars • Collected arms of the empire & melted arrowheads & spears to make 12 statues • Failed to rule with humanity—lost the Mandate of Heaven Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  6. Peasant uprisings ended rule of Qin Dynasty • Han & Roman Empires were simultaneous • Traded through Silk Road • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4rmq7803pY&feature=related end of the emperor Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  7. Symbols of Han Dynasty • Inventions • Paper • Porcelain • Confucian education system • University established 124 BCE Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  8. Han Organizing Principles • Heaven, earth, man form eternal trinity • Economic welfare is basis of popular morality • Government must provide peace & prosperity, & education • Moral education through rites, music & literature Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  9. Concept of Imperial Power • Emperor is a moral agent • Rep. of hierarchical order of mankind • A reflection of the order of the universe • Responsible for keeping mankind in harmony • Does this through moral suasion • Sets a moral example • Goodness & virtue given embodiment in rites & music Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  10. Music Produced by tones based upon response of human heart to external things Music & gov’t directly related Contentment=broad & slow Joy=ebullient & free Music of well run state is peaceful & joyous Country in confusion full of resentment & anger=protest music Dying country=mournful & pensive Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  11. Music comes from within Rites comes from without Great music must be easy Great rites simple Music induces an end to anger Rites an end to strife http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYv3K5SNC0k Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  12. Feng Shui Chinese art of placement to establish balance Geomancy—for grave placement Propitious sites are on south facing slope with water at the base Capitalizes on energy of the earth--qi Belief that qi can be directed to benefit man Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

  13. Importance of Axis Palaces & cities built on NS axis Must face south Bad things come from north Most important buildings are at far north East West axis bisects city Dr Jessica Stowell OU Confucius Institute

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