1. History and Culture of China Chapter 22, section 2

2. Early History Accomplishments: Magnetic compass, gunpowder, paper, printing, silk

3. Early History Dynasties: Rulers from same family line Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han… Qin-First to unite China under one empire Last dynasty: Qing-Manchu invaders

4. Early History Outside Influences Often limited contact with outside world 1500’s Europeans forced Chinese to trade

5. Modern History Revolution and Civil War: 1911-Rebels forced out last emperor Power struggles until end of civil war in 1949 New Government-People’s Republic of China Mao Zedong –Communist leader

6. Modern History Communist China Under Mao Unsuccessful economic programs, limited freedoms

7. Modern History Communist China Since Mao China’s economy modernized and improved Private businesses allowed, countries encouraged to invest

8. China’s People and Culture Population and Settlement Most people live in Manchurian and North China Plains World’s largest population

9. China’s People and Culture Ethnic groups and Language 92% Han Chinese Many speak Mandarin-China’s official language 55 other ethnic groups

10. China’s People and Culture Religion, Values, and beliefs Communist government discourages religion Two main belief systems Daoism and Buddhism Blend with Confucianism

11. China’s People and Culture Arts and Culture Calligraphy-decorative writing Traditional architecture- pagodas