CHAPTER 4 Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization

CHAPTER 4 Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China World Civilization: The Global Experience Fifth Edition Stearns/Adas/Schwartz/Gilbert Copyright 2007, Pearson Education, Inc. , publishing as Longman

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China I. Philosophical Remedies for the Prolonged Crisis of the Later Zhou II. The Triumph of the Qin and Imperial Unity III. The Han Dynasty and the Foundations of China’s Classical Age IV. The Later Han Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China Kung Fuzi (Confucius) Late 500 s B. C. E. Wandering scholars Analects, collected sayings I. Philosophical Remedies for the Prolonged Crisis of the Later Zhou Role of shi gives way to military, aristocracy Merchants become important A. Confucius and the Restoration of the Shi Concern with stability, peace Role of moral elite Education central B. The Confucian Gentleman Moral rectitude Public and private spheres equally important Kings should be reminded of duties Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China I. Philosophical Remedies for the Prolonged Crisis of the Later Zhou C. The Heirs of Confucius Division: Mencius, Sunzi Mencius Natural goodness Government should encourage goodness through consent Sunzi Natural weakness, evil Government must be strong Education improving Legalists D. Daoist Alternatives Laozi Philosopher Retreat from society State cannot solve all problems Nature Dao, cosmic force Meditation Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China II. The Triumph of the Qin and Imperial Unity Qin Dynasty Originally nomadic, marginal Shi Huangdi China from the Later Zhou to the Han Era Zhou rival c. 200 B. C. E. Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China II. The Triumph of the Qin and Imperial Unity A. The Transformation of a “Barbarian” Land Reforms Improved technology Peasants freed Autonomous warrior lords weakened Shi used in bureaucracy Military transformed Influence of nomads Cavalry Crossbow B. The Legalists Shang Yang Absolute rulers under rule of law All to serve the state Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China II. The Triumph of the Qin and Imperial Unity C. Shi Huangdi, Emperor of China Unification by 221 B. C. E. Warriors disarmed Upper classes to live in capital Xianyang Unification: common writing, coinage, weights and measures Great Wall China from the Later Zhou to the Han Era D. Opposition 207 B. C. E. , rebellion Lasting impact Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China III. The Han Dynasty and the Foundations of China’s Classical Age Liu Bang (Gaozu) Peasant 202 B. C. E. , becomes first ruler A. The Restoration of Imperial Control Centralized state Expansion Hsiung-nu nomads Sporadically disruptive Realm extended to Korea and Vietnam Assimilation Education common Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China III. The Han Dynasty and the Foundations of China’s Classical Age B. The Shi Legalists replaced by shi Dominance of Confucianism Basis of government exams Education, Examinations Examination system Meritocracy The Scholar-Gentry Basic strata: the shi, other free subjects, the “mean people” local property-owners linked to shi scholar-gentry Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China III. The Han Dynasty and the Foundations of China’s Classical Age C. Class and Gender Roles in Han Society Peasants Range from dependent poor to more wealthy Production increased More land in cultivation Horse collar, wheelbarrow Formed secret societies Women More freedom in this period Upper classes Arranged marriages Education common Medicine: diagnosis, remedies, acupuncture Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China III. The Han Dynasty and the Foundations of China’s Classical Age D. Towns and Commerce Xian, capital Walls, towers Grid pattern approx. 100, 000 citizens approx. 100, 000 in hinterland "Forbidden city“ Trade Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China III. The Han Dynasty and the Foundations of China’s Classical Age E. Arts and Sciences Invention Innovative period Paper Compasses Watermills Rudders Technology improves Art Decorative arts thrive Calligraphy Science Calendar: 365. 5 Medicine: diagnosis, remedies, acupuncture Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007

Chapter 4: Unification and the Consolidation of Civilization in China IV. The Later Han A. Crisis Emperor's wives Wang family, 9 - 23 C. E. Wang Mang Overthrown by scholar-gentry and peasants B. Later Han Restoration, 23 C. E. Central power declines Stearns et al. , World Civilizations: The Global Experience, 5 th Edition Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Longman, Copyright 2007