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Chinese Society

Chinese Society. Technological Advances. Ming dynasty developed huge ships called “junks” Held 500 people Had multiple decks, masts, and rudders to help steer Had watertight compartments to prevent sinking Magnetic compass – used to navigate open sea

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Chinese Society

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  1. Chinese Society

  2. Technological Advances • Ming dynasty developed huge ships called “junks” • Held 500 people • Had multiple decks, masts, and rudders to help steer • Had watertight compartments to prevent sinking • Magnetic compass – used to navigate open sea • Opened trade routes to India and southeast Asia

  3. Technological Advances • Chinese invented paper in 105 • By 800s, made books using block printing – covered with ink and pressed on paper • Later made movable type to be taken apart and put together to use again • Cost of books decreased • More schools opened and literacy increased • 900s Chinese discovered gunpowder • First used in fireworks • Song era – made bombs and rockets • Gunpowder spread around the world – later used in warfare

  4. Technological Advances • Crafted harness to control animals like horses when pulling loads • Weaving and spinning machines allowed workshops to make more and better silk • Trade lead to creativity • Water pumps and wheelbarrows to build projects • Canals used for inland trade

  5. Chinese Art and Culture • The Tang era is known as the peak of Chinese poetry • The Song era is known for its painters • Porcelain became major trade item • Thinner and stronger than other materials used to make dishes and it was beautiful • Silk was highly valued became more organized industry • Factories improved quality and increased decorations

  6. Religion and Thought • Daoism • Founder – Laozi • Key values – spiritual growth, harmony with nature • Influence in China – popular but no government support • Buddhism • Founder – Siddhartha Gautama • Key values – spiritual enlightenment form within • Influence in China – most popular during the Tang dynasty • Confucianism • Confucius • Key values – order, harmonious relationships, respect for authority • Influence in China – backed by more dynasties including the Song dynasty and the Ming dynasty

  7. Chinese Influence Spreads • Spread of Confucianism and Buddhism • Vietnam, Korea (strong), and Japan adopted Confucian ideas • Buddhism spread to East Asia, 1st to Korea then to Japan • Vietnam, Korea, and Japan adopted elements of Chinese culture • Borrowed writing system, painting, music, and architecture • Built capitals that modeled Changan • Culinary arts were adopted from other countries • Use of chopsticks, wok pan to cook foods and drinking tea

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