Ancient Chinese Civilization CHAPTER 4 4/21/2017 CHAPTER 4 Ancient Chinese Civilization Section 1: Geographic and Cultural Influences Section 2: The Shang Dynasty Section 3: The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties Section 4: Philosophies of Ancient China Section 5: Chinese Life and Culture

Geographic and Cultural Influences Section 1: Geographic and Cultural Influences Objectives: Explore the role that rivers played in Chinese life. Investigate how geography influenced the development of Chinese culture.

Geographic and Cultural Influences Section 1: Geographic and Cultural Influences The Physical Setting Different regions The rivers of China – Huang, Chang, Xi

Geographic and Cultural Influences Section 1: Geographic and Cultural Influences China’s Isolation Zhongguo (Middle Kingdom) Lack of contact with foreigners

The Shang Dynasty Objectives: Section 2: Examine how the Chinese explained their early history. Describe how the Shang government and economy were organized. Identify the religious beliefs held by the Shang. Explain why the Shang dynasty collapsed.

Legends of Ancient China Section 2: The Shang Dynasty Legends of Ancient China Pangu – first man, created universe Yu – drained floodwaters Xia – line of kings Tang – a Shang leader

Government and Culture Section 2: The Shang Dynasty Government and Culture Economy and handicrafts – agriculture, artisans Astronomy and the calendar

Religion in the Shang Period Section 2: The Shang Dynasty Religion in the Shang Period Animism Festivals Shangdi Priests tried to predict the future using oracle bones

The Shang Dynasty Language and Writing Section 2: Ideographs Calligraphy

Fall of the Shang Dynasty Section 2: The Shang Dynasty Fall of the Shang Dynasty Battles with neighboring states Zhou

The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties Section 3: The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties Objectives: Explain why the Zhou fell from power. Describe how the Qin dynasty used power to maintain its authority. Identify the achievements of the Han emperors.

The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties Section 3: The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties The Zhou Dynasty “Mandate of Heaven” Attacks by outsiders Fighting within

The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties Section 3: The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties The Qin Dynasty Autocracy Great Wall of China

The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties Section 3: The Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties The Han Dynasty The civil service system Other accomplishments – leveling, Silk Road

Philosophies of Ancient China Section 4: Philosophies of Ancient China Objectives: Examine why the Chinese valued the concept of balance. Explore what the Chinese philosopher Confucius taught. Analyze how Daoism and Confucianism worked together in Chinese society. Investigate how beliefs such as Legalism and Buddhism influenced Chinese history.

Ancient Chinese Beliefs Section 4: Philosophies of Ancient China Ancient Chinese Beliefs Yin Yang Balance is normal condition

Philosophies of Ancient China Section 4: Philosophies of Ancient China Confucius and Laozi Confucianism – strong but moral government Daoism – nature, harmony, balance

Philosophies of Ancient China Section 4: Philosophies of Ancient China Legalism and Buddhism Legalism in practice – balance between Legalism and Buddhism Buddhism in China – universal charity and compassion

Chinese Life and Culture Section 5: Chinese Life and Culture Objectives: Explain why the family was a central institution in Chinese society. Describe how farmers lived in ancient China. Identify the artistic and scientific achievements of the Chinese.

Chinese Life and Culture Section 5: Chinese Life and Culture Family and Social Life Genealogy Women had few rights and powers Great respect for mothers

Chinese Life and Culture Section 5: Chinese Life and Culture The Economy Small village farmers Qin dynasty standardized currency, weights, and measures

Chinese Life and Culture Section 5: Chinese Life and Culture Arts and Sciences The Five Classics – used to train scholars and civil servants Science and technology – astronomy, seismography, clocks, acupuncture, paper-making, and printing