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Jan. 21 st China Test (ch. 7) Turn in the following assignments Turn in the following assignments 1. Period of Disunion 2. 3 Chinese Philosophers 3. Chinese Inventions 4. STORYBOARD, CH. 7

Daoism Confucianism Buddhism

China Reunifies I.After the fall of the Han Dynasty, rival kingdoms fought for power A. this is known as the “period of disunion” ( ) 1. many other groups invaded/settled all over China a. cultural blend occured b. new culture spread throughout China

II. Sui Dynasty ( ) 1. reunifies/ restores order a. begins building the Grand Canal linking northern and southern China

III. Tang Dynasty ( ) A. expanded the empire into east and central Asia

B. The “golden age” 1. Culture, military reform, law 2. Capital: Chang’an (Xi’an) a. largest city in the world 3. Taizong-greatest rulers

C. Empress Wu ( ) 1. her sons were not worthy to rule 2. brought stability while ruling with an “iron fist” D. After the Tang: China divided again : Five Dynasties & Ten Kingdoms

IV. Song Dynasty ( ) 2. A faster ripening rice was discovered; produced 2 to 3 times more rice a. population increased A. Great advances in farming methods 1. produced more wheat 1. produced more wheat

V. The Age of Buddhism ( ) A. began in India in 500bc B. many began practicing during the Period of Disunion after the fall of the Han *these were times of trouble *people took comfort in Buddhist teachings and felt they can escape and achieve a state of peace. 1. “suffering can end through cycle of rebirth” C. influenced art, literature, architecture D. blended with Confucianism & Daoism

Buddhism D. Buddhist teachings 1. a religion- based on teachings of 1. a religion- based on teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, aka Buddha Siddhartha Gautama, aka Buddha 2. Buddha means “enlightened one” 2. Buddha means “enlightened one” 3. He lived in India BC 3. He lived in India BC 4. he brought the religion to China in 200 AD 4. he brought the religion to China in 200 AD by Buddhist monks who traveled by Buddhist monks who traveled along the Silk Road along the Silk Road

Buddhism came to an end The Tang emperor launched a campainge against the religion The Tang emperor launched a campainge against the religion He burned many Buddhist texts, temples and schools He burned many Buddhist texts, temples and schools

Daoism A. Laozi- the first Daoist philosopher, BC B. Teachings- 1. the goal in life was to achieve oneness with the Dao, a universal force connected to nature that cannot be defined, only experienced and felt 1. the goal in life was to achieve oneness with the Dao, a universal force connected to nature that cannot be defined, only experienced and felt

Daoism 2. humans should see themselves as part of nature and should understand change as part of everything 2. humans should see themselves as part of nature and should understand change as part of everything 3. the best way for humans to find peace is by living simply, in harmony with nature 3. the best way for humans to find peace is by living simply, in harmony with nature 4. observe how nature acts- sit by a river, feel a breeze, observe a cloud drifting, etc 4. observe how nature acts- sit by a river, feel a breeze, observe a cloud drifting, etc

Daoism 5. they don’t believe in strong government, they believe happiness and pace can be achieved by thinking about nature and leading a balanced life in tune with nature; not laws or rules 5. they don’t believe in strong government, they believe happiness and pace can be achieved by thinking about nature and leading a balanced life in tune with nature; not laws or rules 6. harmony comes from balancing the opposite forces of nature called yin and yang 6. harmony comes from balancing the opposite forces of nature called yin and yang

Daoism 7. yin’s attributes = female, earth, dark, 7. yin’s attributes = female, earth, dark, cold cold 8. yang’s attributes = male, sky, light, 8. yang’s attributes = male, sky, light, heat heat

VI. Achievements of the Tang & Song 1. irrigation: the dragon backbone pump enabled them to pump water out of ditches 2. city life: busy trading centers A. Persians, Arabs, Koreans, & Europeans 3. trade grew along with cities A. exported: tea, rice, spices, jade

B. Silk & porcelain 1. kept technology about how to make it a secret to control trade

4. Other inventions: Woodblock printing Magnetic compass- this instrument uses the Earth’s magnetic field to show direction; helped travels and navigators of ships to figure out the direction they are going.

Gunpowder 1. Fireworks- gun powder was invented during the Tang and Song dynasty. It was used to make fireworks 2. Warfare- gun powder was also used to make explosive devices: flares, fireworks, bombs, grenades, land mines; guns, etc. *GUN POWDER CHANGED THE WAYS WARS WERE FOUGHT

Paper and Paper Money Invented during the Han dynasty around 105, paper was one of the greatest of all Chinese inventions. It gave the Chinese a cheap and easy way to keep records and made printing possible. Paper money

Jan. 21 st China Test (ch. 7) Turn in the following assignments Turn in the following assignments 1. Period of Disunion 2. 3 Chinese Philosophers 3. Chinese Inventions 4. STORYBOARD, CH. 7

Printing Limited the use of Printing Paper money, see pg Too much printing of paper money made the value of the money go down, so money lost its value and making it worthless

VII. Confucianism and Government 1. Confucius’ ideas influenced the Song Dynasty A. focused on two principles of ethics 1. ren: concern for others 2. li: proper behavior

Confucianism B. Belief System- Kong Fuzi = Confucious 1. lived in China BC 1. lived in China BC 2. developed the philosophy of life and 2. developed the philosophy of life and for government for government 3. focused on proper conduct, respect for 3. focused on proper conduct, respect for elders, education, and government elders, education, and government service service 4. he felt this would create a peaceful, 4. he felt this would create a peaceful, stable society stable society

Confucianism 5. He based his ideas on ancient Chinese traditions of respect and hard work

Confucianism B. The Code of Behavior = 5 relationships 1. ruler and subject 1. ruler and subject 2. parent and child 2. parent and child 3. husband and wife 3. husband and wife 4. sibling and sibling 4. sibling and sibling 5. friend and friend 5. friend and friend

2. Neo- Confucianism A. Buddhist, Daoist, Confucius’ ideas blended together 1. emphasized spiritual matters a. why do good people do bad things?

3. Scholar officials A. educated government officials 1.created a stable, efficient government

VIII. Yuan Dynasty ( ) 1. Mongol Empire A. Genghis Khan 1. invaded from north 2. bloody attacks wiped out many towns & cities

Genghis Khan 3. He was called the “Universal Ruler” a. he organized the Mongol army who a. he organized the Mongol army who brutally attacked and terrorized the brutally attacked and terrorized the people throughout Asia and people throughout Asia and Eastern Europe killing Eastern Europe killing men, women and men, women and children. children.

Genghis Kahn A powerful leader by the name of Genghis Khan was able to unite the Mongols who lived in northern China. A powerful leader by the name of Genghis Khan was able to unite the Mongols who lived in northern China.

B. Kublai Khan largest empire in world history- he unified all of China 2. he was Genghis Khan’s grandson 3. He extended the Grand Canal (shipping food, etc) 4. He linked China to India and Persia with better roads

Kublai Kahn Kublai Khan became the ruler of the Mongol Empire and completed the conquest of China. Kublai Khan became the ruler of the Mongol Empire and completed the conquest of China.

Marco Polo 2. Marco Polo of Italy (great explorer) A. visits Kublai, tells A. visits Kublai, tells Europeans of a highly civilized in Europeans of a highly civilized in China ( ) China ( )

IX. The Ming Dynasty ( ) A. Mongols defeated B. Forbidden City is built C. China’s fame expands overseas

Ming Dynasty The Ming dynasty was the prosperous and powerful dynasty that rose after the defeat of the Mongols The Ming dynasty was the prosperous and powerful dynasty that rose after the defeat of the Mongols

The wall appears as a thin orange band Great Wall facts: Built in the 15th century during the Ming Dynasty 16 to 26 feet high (area shown here) entire wall is about 1,864 miles long D. Great Wall rebuilt 1. to protect the country and keep the northern tribes out

1.The voyages of Zheng He proved how powerful and famous China had become 2. He made several impressive voyages in history around Asia, pg. 184

1.Zheng He (Huh) was considered one of the greatest sailors as he led seven grand voyages throughout the Indian Ocean and went as far west as the Persian Gulf and the eastern coast of Africa with the huge fleets that he owned. 1.Zheng He (Huh) was considered one of the greatest sailors as he led seven grand voyages throughout the Indian Ocean and went as far west as the Persian Gulf and the eastern coast of Africa with the huge fleets that he owned.

Isolationism In the early 1400s, China entered a period of isolationism, a policy of removing a country from contact with other countries. In the early 1400s, China entered a period of isolationism, a policy of removing a country from contact with other countries. As a result, China’s technology was old and out-dated and so they fell behind other countries As a result, China’s technology was old and out-dated and so they fell behind other countries

Instructions: create a timeline using the dates from your notes 220 Han Dynasty “period of disunion” 589 Sui Dynasty Tang Dynasty 5 Dynasties & 10 kingdoms 960 Song Dynasty Age of Buddhism Yuan Dynasty Ming Dynasty

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