What is it? Where was it found? Who used it? What is its purpose? What does it tell us about their culture?

Ancient Chinese Dynasties Chapter 2 Section 4 Today’s Goal: Explain the cycles of dynasties in China and the methods dynasties used to govern.

China vs. the U. S. in Size China United States SOURCE: Topic 5: “The Awakening Giant” by Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Economics & Geography, Hofstra University.

Comparing China & the U. S. China United States Size 3.7 million square miles 3.6 million square miles Main physical barrier HimalayasRockies Main River Yangtze / East - West Mississippi / North – South Population East Coast Connectivity problems North - South East - West

Shang Dynasty Family Social classes Religion Writing

Dynastic Cycle

Zhou Dynasty ( BC) Mandate of Heaven Feudalism Accomplishments –Roads, canals –Production of cast iron –Coined $ Warring states period

Qin Dynasty Shi Huangdi Legalism Centralization –Autocracy Great Wall Terra cotta soldiers