Chinese Dynasties Review What are the Mountains geographic

Review What are the Mountains, geographic deserts, ocean features and jungles of China? Trade

Shang Dynasty Most of China was isolated by a variety of geographic features It

Zhou Dynasty Overthrew the Shang family Created support by claiming god was angry with

Mandate of Heaven The dynastic cycle explained the rise and fall of empires

Think about it… Thinking back to the Egyptian and Mesopotamian God-Kings, why do you

Zhou Feudalism The emperor would give large areas of land to loyal lords. The

Zhou Economy The Zhou introduced money to the Chinese, changing from bartering to money

Qin Dynasty The Qin furthered trade along the Silk Road but dealt with frequent

Han Dynasty 206 BCE- 220 CE The Han dynasty created a Golden Age in

Han’s Golden Age Led by Wudi/ Wuti Expanded Silk Road Established Confucianism as the

Civil Service Exams Before the exams, most government jobs were provided based on close

Tang Dynasty 618 CE-907 CE Reunited China after years of Civil War Created a

Block Printing Creating Block Printing allowed the Chinese to quickly reproduce books and sell

Tang and Song Dynasty The Song Dynasty focused on trade: -fine porcelain -landscape paintings

Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 CE Population boomed as new foods were introduced from the

Zheng He 1405 -1433 Zheng He led expeditions along Southeast Asia, India and East

Review The Ancient Chinese viewed outsiders are barbarians. This is an example of 1)

Review In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by 1. its geographic

Review Which statement best supports the idea that cultural diffusion has greatly affected Southeast

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Chinese Dynasties

Review What are the Mountains, geographic deserts, ocean features and jungles of China? Trade and cultural diffusion Explain the between China and Rome importance of Silk road and Indian Ocean the Silk Road (Monsoon Marketplace How did the Chinesefarming change Terrace their environment to farm on the hill to make it work for and mountains them? What are the Five Relationships basic guidelines Filial Piety. Respect of the Confucius for elderssystem? belief

Shang Dynasty Most of China was isolated by a variety of geographic features It was the Shang that first united a chunk of China near the Huang He and helped China prosper Under the Shang Dynasty the Chinese developed a writing system Oracle Bones were used to tell the future

Zhou Dynasty Overthrew the Shang family Created support by claiming god was angry with the Shang’s cruel rule and chose the Zhou to rule instead They called this the Mandate of Heaven: The right to rule granted by god

Mandate of Heaven The dynastic cycle explained the rise and fall of empires

Think about it… Thinking back to the Egyptian and Mesopotamian God-Kings, why do you think the Chinese Dynasties would claim a “Mandate” from heaven?

Zhou Feudalism The emperor would give large areas of land to loyal lords. The lords would allow peasants to farm the land in exchange for a part of the crop and military service

Zhou Economy The Zhou introduced money to the Chinese, changing from bartering to money Increased canals, road systems and irrigation systems Discovered how to make silk

Qin Dynasty The Qin furthered trade along the Silk Road but dealt with frequent invasions Began the Great Wall to stop invasions The Emperor also placed thousands of Terracotta statues to ‘protect’ his tomb and wall

Han Dynasty 206 BCE- 220 CE The Han dynasty created a Golden Age in China The Han Dynasty gained the mandate of heaven by lowering taxes and easing government regulations More freedom Lower taxes Golden Age: Period of cultural and intellectual achievement.

Han’s Golden Age Led by Wudi/ Wuti Expanded Silk Road Established Confucianism as the official belief system Civil Service exams- qualified employees not just friends Wrote books on zoology, biology, chemistry and astronomy Created acupuncture

Civil Service Exams Before the exams, most government jobs were provided based on close relationships Government jobs are now based on merit Do you think Civil Service Exams are a good idea or not?

Tang Dynasty 618 CE-907 CE Reunited China after years of Civil War Created a strict social structure Invented Gun powder Invented block printing- allowed for quicker and cheaper copies

Block Printing Creating Block Printing allowed the Chinese to quickly reproduce books and sell them for less money

Tang and Song Dynasty The Song Dynasty focused on trade: -fine porcelain -landscape paintings -Pagoda -spinning wheel -increase Rice production

Ming Dynasty 1368 -1644 CE Population boomed as new foods were introduced from the Americas Restored many traditional values and ideas Explored sea trading routes and established trade from China to Africa

Zheng He 1405 -1433 Zheng He led expeditions along Southeast Asia, India and East Africa Trade=cultural diffusion The Chinese felt superior to the cultures they encountered. When Zheng He dies the emperor stops ALL trade and the Chinese become isolated **Ethnocentrism**

Review The Ancient Chinese viewed outsiders are barbarians. This is an example of 1) Cultural diffusion 2) Materialism 3) Imperialism 4) Ethnocentrism

Review In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by 1. its geographic isolation 2. its historic reliance on foreign nations 3. a long history of democratic government 4. a strong belief in Christianity

Review Which statement best supports the idea that cultural diffusion has greatly affected Southeast Asia? 1) The population of SE Asia is concentrated in rural areas 2) Monsoon climates affect food production in Indonesia 3) A reliance on subsistence agriculture remains a problem for many SE Asian economies 4) Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced throughout SE Asia