1. Dynasties to Communism
Ch. 17
Sec. 2 Pp

2. China
China’s population is 1.29 billion, or 1/5 of the world’s population
92% are Han Chinese, remaining 8% belong to 55 other ethnic groups

3. China’s History Great Wall was built to keep out invaders
Laozi taught Daoism, and said people should live simply and in harmony with nature
Chinese thinkers, like Kongfuzi (Confucius), taught that learning leads to good behavior

4. China’s History
Chinese invented paper, ink, silk, the magnetic compass, printed books, gunpowder, and fireworks

5. China’s History Emperor was overthrown in 1911
Communists took over in 1949

6. China’s Government and Society
Communists took over all land and factories
Women joined workforce
Farmers were organized onto large government farms
People lost freedom
Many killed for opposing the government
Chinese leaders are still violating human rights

7. China’s Government and Society
Chinese love of nature influences painting and poetry
Developed bronze casting and porcelain (china) production centuries ago

8. Questions
Chinese thinkers believed that learning was the key to which of the following?
Good behavior

9. Questions
What are Laozi’s teachings about living simply and in harmony with nature were called?
Daoism

10. Questions
Which of the following is not an invention of early China?
Electronic products.