7.4 Chinese Contributions Turn in Silk Road Brochure Set up notes for 7.4 Do Now: With a partner, complete front page of the packet (10 min) HW Preview & Contributions ppt (10 min) Confucism (20 min) Taoism (20 min)
7.4 Objective WWBAT analyze the impact of cultural and scientific contributions of the Chinese Civilization
Do Now Document Analysis: With the person next to you, please go through the pictures and answer the questions.
What were some of the Achievements of the Han dynasty? Sundial
Seismograph Detects earthquakes
Medicine – Acupuncture- felt that if someone was ill that their natural flow of energy was being disrupted. Process where needles were injected all over body to stop disruption of energy flow
What did the Chinese Invent? Silk Matches Wheel Barrows
Continue Gunpowder Kite Water wheel
continue Porcelain China Pottery Playing Cards Folding umbrella
Ancestor Worship (Shang Dynasty ~1500 BC Ancestor worship ( 拜祖 ), also ancestor veneration ( 敬 祖 ), is a religious practice based on the belief that one's ancestors possess supernatural powers. All cultures attach ritual significance to the passing of loved ones, but this is not equivalent to ancestor worship.
What does Confucianism say about family? Father was head of the family – must be of the highest morals Children must respect the father All family members should be loyal to one another Deceased family members were still worshiped and respected
What does Confucianism say about Government? All leaders must be moral King should lead by example low class would learn by example of the higher classes. Different family members should be mourned different lengths of time
Daoism After reading the Lao Tzu (primary source) poem and the excerpt from The Tao of Pooh, add into your notes the main beliefs of Daoism.
How would our lives be different today had the Chinese not invented these things?