Chapter 8 China and the World East Asian

Chapter 8 China and the World: East Asian Connections 600 -1450

Warm Up After watching a scene from the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, write a thesis statement using information from the scene and your knowledge of ancient China to explain why China may be the world’s next superpower.

China is a must know!!!!! You can't escape China in AP World History! It is important in EVERY. . . SINGLE. . . PERIOD. The Post-Classical Period is no exception. China experiences its second Golden Age during the Post Classical Period. After centuries of decentralized rule, the SUI DYNASTY emerged and reunited the Empire (and built the Grand Canal). The short-lived SUI DYNASTY gave way to arguably China's greatest Dynasty, THE TANG. After the TANG came the SONG and then. . . THE MONGOLS! If the Post Classical Period is remembered for Muslims & Mongols; China is a close third. Again. . . If you think you don't know enough about China, you're probably right. Welcome back, China.

Which of the answers you gave best fit with this Key Concept? 3. 1: Expansion and Intensification of Communication and Exchange Networks

Key Concept 3. 2: Continuity and Innovation of State Forms and Their Interactions I. Empires collapsed and in some regions new state forms emerged. What 2 nd wave civilization is that fell and what was the new state form emerged in its absence?

Key Concept 3. 2: Continuity and Innovation of State Forms and Their Interactions I. Empires collapsed and in some regions new state forms emerged. What 2 nd wave civilization is this and when did it have a Golden Age? What was the Golden Age like?

Key Concept 3. 2: Continuity and Innovation of State Forms and Their Interactions I. Empires collapsed and in some regions new state forms emerged. How did China experience a Golden Age after the fall of the Han Dynasty? Does this, in the big picture, support the idea of continuity or innovation (change)? What dynasty might this be?

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Theme 3: State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict 3. 1 I: Cross-cultural exchanges were fostered by the intensification of existing, or the creation of new, networks of trade and communication. 3. 2: II: Interregional contacts and conflicts between states and empires encouraged significant technological and cultural transfers. Explain the Chinese tribute system during Period 3 concerning Chinese relations with northern and southern states in the context of these categories of Key Concepts.

12 th Century Qingming Scroll What details from the illustration show evidence of Key Concept 3. 3: Increased Economic Productive Capacity and its Consequences?

12 th Century Qingming Scroll What can you infer from this illustration about Theme 1: Interaction Between Humans and the Environment?

12 th Century Qingming Scroll What can you infer about Theme 3, State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict, concerning China’s Golden Age?

3. 3: Increased Economic Productive Capacity and its Consequences III: Despite significant continuities in social structures and in methods of production, there were also some important changes in labor management and in the effect of religious conversion on gender relations and family life. Describe continuity and change in China based on the underlined portions of the Key Concept to the left.

How is China similar to and different from Japan? What is this?

Diffusion and Syncretism Define these…. and. . . …. explain their relevance in describing the relationship between China and Buddhism in Period 3.