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Happy Wednesday . Take out your homework… Your Zhou Dynasty poetry MASTERPIECE !!! Also, take out the paper with the activity instructions & “Cypress Boat” poem. (There are extras in the “Absent” folder if needed.) Be ready to start when the bell rings `. Poetry Activity: Part 3! .
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Happy Wednesday • Take out your homework… Your Zhou Dynasty poetry MASTERPIECE!!! Also, take out the paper with the activity instructions & “Cypress Boat” poem. (There are extras in the “Absent” folder if needed.) • Be ready to start when the bell rings `
Poetry Activity: Part 3! • Trade poems with a classmate. The person you trade with MAY NOT BE IN THE SAME ROW as you OR THE ROW BEHIND/IN FRONT of you. They must sit far away from you… • Read their poem and complete the following analysis: • Does it reflect Zhou-era China based on the background you have studied? Does it reflect a world view based on the Zhou-era philosophies you have studied? • What revisions would you make to the poem to make it more representative of the work found in the Shi-Jing?
Rise & fall of the Qin Dynasty Today’s LEQ: How did Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism develop as a response to China’s warring states period? How do they compare and contrast?
Qin Dynasty • First unified Chinese empire • Short lived: lasted from 221 to 206 BCE • During Era of Warring States, Qin defeated opponents • Qin leader, Shi Huangdi, appointed himself emperor
Once in Power… • Qin imposed Legalist form of gov’t on all of China • Absolute rule! • Former nobles lose all power • Divided empire into 36 districts governed by gov’t officials; each reported to the emperor • Administered punishments and rewards to its subject states
Qin Accomplishments • Standardized Chinese language, writing system, currency, measurements, etc. • Significance? • Built the Great Wall of China in the northern part of the country to block invaders • Dug many irrigation canals and built many roads • Significance?
Fall of the Qin • Shi Huangdi was not popular with his people • Expensive public works projects = huge taxes • Nobility resentful of lowing power • Books were banned that discussed other forms of gov’t • Opponents executed • After Shi Huangdi died in 210 BCE, his son took the throne; deposed in 206BCE and replaced by the Han Dynasty