Coach Crews World History Ancient China Review Coach Crews World History

Weekly Schedule Monday – Ancient China Review Tuesday – Ancient China Quiz/Rome Introduction Wednesday – Roman Republic Thursday – Roman Republic Friday – Field Trip

China’s First Civilization I. China’s Geography Flooding brought destruction and good farming conditions to China China has little farm land because much of the country was either mountains or deserts

China’s First Civilization II. The Shang Dynasty Ruled from 1750 B.C. to 1045 B.C. Worshipped many spirits and gods; kings received wisdom from the gods Writing consisted of pictographs and ideographs Dynasty fell to rebellion

China’s First Civilization III. The Zhou Dynasty 1045 – 256 B.C. Ruled longer than any other Chinese dynasty Bureaucratic government The Mandate of Heaven gave kings power to rule Dynasty fell to internal fighting

Life in Ancient China I. Life in Ancient China Social classes Aristocrats Farmers Merchants Filial piety – respect for elders

Life in Ancient China II. Chinese Thinkers Confucianism – all citizens have a duty Daoism – give up worldly desires Legalism – system of harsh laws and punishment

The Qin and Han Dynasties I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi 221-206 B.C. Rule based on legalism Many good things but ruled harshly by taking away people’s rights Built the Great Wall of China for protection People overthrew the dynasty after his death

The Qin and Han Dynasties II. The Han Dynasty 202 B.C. – 220 A.D. Civil service examinations Population tripled; many new inventions Inventions like the rudder, steel, paper

The Qin and Han Dynasties III. The Silk Road Silk was the most valuable trade product Carried goods to as far as Greece and Rome

The Qin and Han Dynasties IV. Major Changes in China Buddhism spread from India After wars and rebellion, Buddhism helped people cope with stress

Use your remaining class time to study for your quiz tomorrow Study Time Use your remaining class time to study for your quiz tomorrow 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5 points each 50 Total Points Questions come directly from today’s notes