1. Literature of Ancient ChinaBy
Andrew C. Jackson

2. Historical Highlights (422-23)
Shang
Series of dynasties
Silk
Bronze-working
Left written records

3. History, cont.
Chou
Longest dynasty in Chinese history
feudalism

4. History, cont.
Chi’in
Centralized government
Great Wall

5. History, cont.
Han
Silk roads
Buddhism

6. History, cont.
T’Ang
-golden age
-Empress Wu

7. History, Cont.
Sung dynasty
Education
Inventions
Fell to the Mongols

8. People and society Rulers Emperor
Central figure of authority in ancient China

9. People and society, cont.
Peasants
Farmers
Ranked just below ruling class
Military/labor

10. People and society, cont.
Artisans
craftsmen

11. People and society, cont.
Merchants
Strictly controlled by the government
Growth of trade

12. People and society, cont.
Servants and slaves
Regarded as inferior
Could not take civil service exam

13. Servants and slaves Women were subservient to men Binding of feet
Unsuitable for manual labor

14. Arts and Culture Philosophy and religion Confucianism Taoism Buddhism
Importance of relationships
Taoism
The universal force
Buddhism
Detachment from earthly life (spirituality)

15. Arts and Culture, cont.
Literature
Li Po
Tu Fu

16. Arts and Culture The Arts Terra-cotta figures Calligraphy
Invention of paper

17. Connect to Today (pp. 430-31) Eating and drinking Philosophy Medicine
Porcelain
tea
Philosophy
Lao-tzu
Medicine
Acupuncture
Herbal medicine
Entertainment
Kite
Yo-yo
Cards
fireworks
Inventions
Wheelbarrow
Collar harness
Matches
Clock
Type
compass

18. Here endeth the lesson
2007
Andrew C. Jackson, inc.