Classical China

Around what river did Chinese civilization develop? The Chinese name of the river is Huang He The English name of the river is Yellow River. Geography Around what river did Chinese civilization develop?

Protected by large areas of uninhabited lands Geography Why was China’s civilization considered geographically isolated?

Invaders came from the North The Great Wall of China Qin Shi Huangdi Geography Eventually, invaders came from which direction? What did China build in an attempt to stop the invaders? Who was the leader who began this?

Classical China’s Culture

Classical China’s Culture 1500 B.C.E. (Before Common Era) Classical China’s Culture The period of Classical China began around what time?

What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties? Dynasty means governed by a succession of ruling families One after the other Government What does it mean to be ruled by dynasties? What does succession mean?

Civil Service System (what is it?) Government employment Imperial examination system Social/government rank Government Civil Service System (what is it?)

Characteristics of Leaders Chinese rulers were considered divine. Mandate of Heaven: Rule with divine right (God’s approval) Leaders rule under the Mandate of Heaven as long as their rule was just. Characteristics of Leaders What does divine mean? Define Mandate of Heaven

Increased communication Increased contact between cultures Silk Road To help, to make easier Increased communication Increased contact between cultures Extended all the way to Rome Economy What famous trade route facilitated trade? What does facilitate mean? How else was the trade route important? How far did the trade route extend?

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Paper Porcelain Silk Technology List three advances in technology that the Chinese contribute to civilization.

Religion

What is the basic belief about human nature? Humans are good, not bad Confucianism What is the basic belief about human nature?

The deceased have a continued existence (to protect family) Respect for elders The deceased have a continued existence (to protect family) Strict social behavior Confucianism Who should be respected most? Ancestor worship (define) Code of Politeness (explain)

Education is important Confucianism How do the people considered education?

Provided stability, order, common values Respect for elders, education is highly valued Confucianism How do you think Confucianism impacted Chinese society? Do you think it still impacts Chinese culture?

Simpler life and inner peace Harmony with nature Humility (define it) Simpler life and inner peace Harmony with nature Yin and Yang (define it) Taoism List four major characteristics of Taoism How do you think Taoism impacted Chinese culture?

Spreads throughout the continent of Asia Buddhism Where does Buddhism spread?