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What is a dynasty?

What is a dynasty?. A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family, for extended periods of time. China had several throughout its history that contributed to the development of languages, philosophies and ideas. China’s Dynasties. The Shang Dynasty: 1600-1050 BCE. Oracle Bones.

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What is a dynasty?

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  1. What is a dynasty?

  2. A dynasty is a sequence of rulers from the same family, for extended periods of time.China had several throughout its history that contributed to the development of languages, philosophies and ideas.

  3. China’s Dynasties

  4. The Shang Dynasty: 1600-1050 BCE

  5. Oracle Bones

  6. Pictographs

  7. Shang Dynasty started using horses at about 1200 BCE

  8. Development of Bronze: Weapons, chariots and art.

  9. Zhou Dynasty: 1027-221 BCE

  10. Dynastic Cycle

  11. Mandate of Heaven

  12. Religion/Philosophy

  13. Agriculture

  14. Qin Dynasty

  15. Great Wall of China

  16. Legalism

  17. Standardized Money and measurement

  18. Terra Cotta Army

  19. Han Dynasty

  20. Paper

  21. Compass

  22. Silk Roads

  23. Exit Write: In your opinion, which dynasty was the most important of Ancient China? Why? (3 or 4 Sentences)

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