1. Ancient India and China
Section 5: Strong Rulers Unite China
Witness History Audio: A New Age in China
Shi Huangdi Unifies China
Shi Huangdi overthrew the Zhou and united China. His Legalist advisors helped him to centralize the power that had belonged to the feudal lords. He replaced the feudal states with military districts administered by loyal officials. He joined the various protective walls into one Great Wall to hold back the nomadic invaders from the north.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “According to the Grand Historian, what were some characteristics of the ‘new age’ brought about by the first Qin emperor?” (rules and order, harmony between fathers and sons, and clear laws and principles)
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The Han Dynasty Strengthens China
The Han took over with the demise of the Qin. Confucian scholars replaced the Legalist advisors. Civil servants were awarded positions through merit. Emperor Wudi expanded the Chinese economy and territory and opened up the Silk Road.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “According to the Grand Historian, what were some characteristics of the ‘new age’ brought about by the first Qin emperor?” (rules and order, harmony between fathers and sons, and clear laws and principles)
Achievements of the Han Golden Age
The Han ushered in a golden age in China in which many medical and scientific discoveries were made. Paper was invented, as was the rudder. Cities grew with splendor.
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The Chinese Accept Buddhism
Buddhism reached China from India by A.D In China, Buddhist thought combined with Confucian and Daoist traditions, and Buddhist monasteries became seats of learning.
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Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “According to the Grand Historian, what were some characteristics of the ‘new age’ brought about by the first Qin emperor?” (rules and order, harmony between fathers and sons, and clear laws and principles)
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