Literature of Ancient China By Andrew C. Jackson
Historical Highlights (422-23) Shang Series of dynasties Silk Bronze-working Left written records
History, cont. Chou Longest dynasty in Chinese history feudalism
History, cont. Chi’in Centralized government Great Wall
History, cont. Han Silk roads Buddhism
History, cont. T’Ang -golden age -Empress Wu
History, Cont. Sung dynasty Education Inventions Fell to the Mongols
People and society Rulers Emperor Central figure of authority in ancient China
People and society, cont. Peasants Farmers Ranked just below ruling class Military/labor
People and society, cont. Artisans craftsmen
People and society, cont. Merchants Strictly controlled by the government Growth of trade
People and society, cont. Servants and slaves Regarded as inferior Could not take civil service exam
Servants and slaves Women were subservient to men Binding of feet Unsuitable for manual labor
Arts and Culture Philosophy and religion Confucianism Taoism Buddhism Importance of relationships Taoism The universal force Buddhism Detachment from earthly life (spirituality)
Arts and Culture, cont. Literature Li Po Tu Fu
Arts and Culture The Arts Terra-cotta figures Calligraphy Invention of paper
Connect to Today (pp. 430-31) Eating and drinking Philosophy Medicine Porcelain tea Philosophy Lao-tzu Medicine Acupuncture Herbal medicine Entertainment Kite Yo-yo Cards fireworks Inventions Wheelbarrow Collar harness Matches Clock Type compass
Here endeth the lesson 2007 Andrew C. Jackson, inc.