1. Bell Work How many characters are there in the Chinese language? How many characters are there in the Chinese language? The Chinese language has over 20,000 characters. The Chinese language has over 20,000 characters. How many of those characters do most Chinese people learn in their life time? How many of those characters do most Chinese people learn in their life time? The average Chinese only learns about 5,000 of these in his lifetime. The average Chinese only learns about 5,000 of these in his lifetime. How long is the Great Wall of China? How long is the Great Wall of China? The Great Wall of China is also known as the "Ten Thousand Li Wall", one Li is equal to 500 meters. The wall is over 1500 miles in length. The Great Wall of China is also known as the "Ten Thousand Li Wall", one Li is equal to 500 meters. The wall is over 1500 miles in length. What is the total land size of China? What is the total land size of China? total: 9,596,961 sq km - - - 5,964550 sq mi total: 9,596,961 sq km - - - 5,964550 sq mi How many countries are larger than China in sq km? How many countries are larger than China in sq km? country comparison to the world: 4 country comparison to the world: 4 What is the total population of China? What is the total population of China? 1,338,612,968 (July 2009 est.) 1,338,612,968 (July 2009 est.)

2. Objectives Students will evaluate the different views the Chinese have of themselves and their country Students will evaluate the different views the Chinese have of themselves and their country Evaluate how the geography affects the different cultures and population of China Evaluate how the geography affects the different cultures and population of China Compare the geography, culture, and lifestyles of China and the US Compare the geography, culture, and lifestyles of China and the US

3. China The Land and People

4. “Middle Kingdom” In China In China The Middle Kingdom or Central Country The Middle Kingdom or Central Country People of the Central Country People of the Central Country In Europe China Chinese

6. What is Central about China? China - largest country in Asia China - largest country in Asia 4 th largest country in world 4 th largest country in world Russia, Canada & US are larger Russia, Canada & US are larger China in the heartland of Asia China in the heartland of Asia Bordered on 3 sides by other countries & the Pacific on the other side Bordered on 3 sides by other countries & the Pacific on the other side Cut off by Himalayan Mountains Cut off by Himalayan Mountains

7. Where do people live? East - six of seven Chinese live East - six of seven Chinese live Why? Why? East has Rivers East has Rivers Farmers live near rivers for fertile soil Farmers live near rivers for fertile soil Large trading cities are along the great rivers Large trading cities are along the great rivers They lead to the Pacific Ocean They lead to the Pacific Ocean Almost impossible to live in the North & West Almost impossible to live in the North & West Tall mountains and deserts – Gobi Desert Tall mountains and deserts – Gobi Desert “empty lands” “empty lands”

8. China’s Rivers Hwang Ho (Yellow, Huang He) Hwang Ho (Yellow, Huang He) 2 nd longest in China, 6 th in the world 2 nd longest in China, 6 th in the world Very unpredictable Very unpredictable Overflows, causing disastrous floods Overflows, causing disastrous floods Since 600 BC over 1,500 floods have been recorded Since 600 BC over 1,500 floods have been recorded At some places, the bottom of the river is 10m above surrounding plains At some places, the bottom of the river is 10m above surrounding plains The Chinese even deliberately let the river flood to stop the Japanese The Chinese even deliberately let the river flood to stop the Japanese Japanese defeated but also caused a famine which killed 880,000 people Japanese defeated but also caused a famine which killed 880,000 people Nicknamed “China’s Sorrow” Nicknamed “China’s Sorrow”

9. China’s Rivers Yangtze Yangtze Largest River in China Largest River in China Kinder river Kinder river Hardly ever overflows Hardly ever overflows China’s lifeline to the sea China’s lifeline to the sea Rich farmlands to the south Rich farmlands to the south Monsoon rains make it ideal for rice Monsoon rains make it ideal for rice Not reliable Not reliable Major centers of Chinese commerce to the north Major centers of Chinese commerce to the north

10. The People What keeps people apart from each other? What keeps people apart from each other? China’s Vastness China’s Vastness Mountains & deserts Mountains & deserts People go their separate ways People go their separate ways Have own customs and habits Have own customs and habits Call people from other provinces “men from other lands” Call people from other provinces “men from other lands” Compare China to the United States Compare China to the United States

11. The World Isolated from the world Isolated from the world Geography keeps it cut off naturally Geography keeps it cut off naturally Pacific Ocean kept the Chinese isolated as well Pacific Ocean kept the Chinese isolated as well Result: Inward-looking people Little interest in other places Considered themselves the best or center of the world

12. Questions The Chinese people consider themselves to be the Central Country or the _____________________ The Chinese people consider themselves to be the Central Country or the _____________________ What 3 countries are larger than China? What 3 countries are larger than China? What mountains divide China from India? What mountains divide China from India? What is the difference b/w East & West China? What is the difference b/w East & West China? Where do most Chinese people live? (East/West) Where do most Chinese people live? (East/West) What are the names of the 2 major rivers in China? What are the names of the 2 major rivers in China? What do people call other people from different provinces? What do people call other people from different provinces?

13. Fun Facts Ice cream was invented in China around 2000BC when the Chinese packed a soft milk and rice mixture in the snow. Ice cream was invented in China around 2000BC when the Chinese packed a soft milk and rice mixture in the snow. The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon. This is called a lunar schedule. A complete cycle of the Chinese calendar takes 60 years. The Chinese calendar dates back to 2600 B.C. It is the oldest known calendar. The Chinese year is based on the cycles of the moon. This is called a lunar schedule. A complete cycle of the Chinese calendar takes 60 years. The Chinese calendar dates back to 2600 B.C. It is the oldest known calendar. When a Chinese child loses a baby tooth, it doesn't get tucked under the pillow for the tooth fairy. If the child loses an upper tooth, the child's parents plant the tooth in the ground, so the new tooth will grow in straight and healthy. Parents toss a lost bottom tooth up to the rooftops, so that the new tooth will grow upwards, too. When a Chinese child loses a baby tooth, it doesn't get tucked under the pillow for the tooth fairy. If the child loses an upper tooth, the child's parents plant the tooth in the ground, so the new tooth will grow in straight and healthy. Parents toss a lost bottom tooth up to the rooftops, so that the new tooth will grow upwards, too. At one time, Chinese patriots hoped to rid themselves of hated foreign conquerors. To announce the time of an uprising, the patriots hid messages in moon cakes. Fourth graders are expected to know 2,000 of the over 40,000 written Chinese characters. By the time they leave college, they will know 4,000 or 5,000 characters. Each character is learned by looking at it and memorizing it. Unlike the 26 letters of our alphabet, words cannot be sounded out letter by letter. China is sometimes a day ahead of the United States.

15. Original Leap Frog IQ Test :: SonnyRadio.com Original Leap Frog IQ Test :: SonnyRadio.com Original Leap Frog IQ Test :: SonnyRadio.com Original Leap Frog IQ Test :: SonnyRadio.com

16. To Do Read & take notes for the “Mandate of Heaven” Read & take notes for the “Mandate of Heaven”

17. Bell Work The Chinese people consider themselves to be the Central Country or the _____________________The Chinese people consider themselves to be the Central Country or the _____________________ What 3 countries are larger than China?What 3 countries are larger than China? What mountains divide China from India?What mountains divide China from India? What is the difference b/w East & West China?What is the difference b/w East & West China? Where do most Chinese people live? (East/West)Where do most Chinese people live? (East/West) What are the names of the 2 major rivers in China?What are the names of the 2 major rivers in China? What do people call other people from different provinces?What do people call other people from different provinces?

18. Objectives Compare and contrast the Mandate of Heaven and Divine Right.Compare and contrast the Mandate of Heaven and Divine Right. Explain the different steps with in the Dynastic Cycle.Explain the different steps with in the Dynastic Cycle.

19. China The Mandate of Heaven & The Dynastic Cycle

20. The Mandate of Heaven Definition:Definition: –Concept for rulers –Heaven blessed the authority of a just ruler a just ruler –Would take away authority of an unjust ruler unjust ruler Used in ChinaUsed in China –Keep power of the rulers under control –Kick out rulers not doing the right thing for China

21. Divine Right vs. Mandate SimilarSimilar –Received power from divine approval (god) DifferencesDifferences –Divine right = unconditional Never overthrowNever overthrow –Mandate = conditional (behavior of the ruler) Can overthrow unjust rulersCan overthrow unjust rulers Evidence that the Mandate is overEvidence that the Mandate is over

22. Origins ShangShang –Had used divine power –Believed the gods gave kings power Zhou DynastyZhou Dynasty –Used the mandate to justify the overthrow of the Shang –Zhou said the king had misused his power Floods and famines were proof the Mandate was taken awayFloods and famines were proof the Mandate was taken away

23. Dynastic Cycle in China 1.Strong dynasty brings peace  has the Mandate of Heaven 2.Dynasty declines and becomes corrupt  Taxes increase, power decreases 3.Disasters occur  Floods, famines, revolts, invasions

24. Dynastic Cycle in China 4. Old dynasty loses Mandate  Rebellion is justified 5. Dynasty is overthrown  Through rebellion 6. New dynasty gains power  Claims to have mandate  Restores power

25. Questions Rulers who have Divine Right get their power from…?Rulers who have Divine Right get their power from…? What is the difference b/w Divine Right and Mandate of Heaven?What is the difference b/w Divine Right and Mandate of Heaven? What is a sign that a ruler has lost the Mandate and rebellion may occur?What is a sign that a ruler has lost the Mandate and rebellion may occur? What is the difference b/w the Zhou and the Shang Dynasties?What is the difference b/w the Zhou and the Shang Dynasties?

26. To Do Read “The Old China Gives Way to the New”Read “The Old China Gives Way to the New” –Complete the notes that go along with the reading.

27. Bell Work What is the difference between Divine Right and Mandate of Heaven? What is the difference between Divine Right and Mandate of Heaven? What was the last dynasty to have Divine Right and which dynasty was the first to use the Mandate of Heaven? What was the last dynasty to have Divine Right and which dynasty was the first to use the Mandate of Heaven? What must occur in order for the Mandate of Heaven to end? What must occur in order for the Mandate of Heaven to end?

28. Objectives Compare and contrast the different Dynastical Regimes and their effects on China Compare and contrast the different Dynastical Regimes and their effects on China

29. Chinese Dynasties

30. SHANG 1750BC-1200BC 1 st Recorded Dynasty 1 st Recorded Dynasty Used divination – foretelling the future- to answer questions Used divination – foretelling the future- to answer questions Glazed pottery was made Glazed pottery was made Wheel came into use Wheel came into use

31. ZHOU 1200BC – 300BC Conquered the Shang Conquered the Shang part of the Shang kingdom part of the Shang kingdom Economy grew with the use of iron tools and irrigation Economy grew with the use of iron tools and irrigation Agricultural based society Agricultural based society Trade expanded so cities developed Trade expanded so cities developed Chopsticks came into use Chopsticks came into use Legalist philosophy developed Legalist philosophy developed The act of following laws The act of following laws Support the state, king, and the military Support the state, king, and the military

32. QIN 221BC – 206BC Central government with strong emperor replaced independent states Legalism helped unite China Legalism helped unite China Outsiders call the area China Outsiders call the area China Uniform system of writing was established Uniform system of writing was established Only lasted 15 years Only lasted 15 years Construction of the Great Wall started Construction of the Great Wall started

33. HAN 206BC – 220AD Establishment of Confucianism as the official ideology over Legalism Establishment of Confucianism as the official ideology over Legalism Best qualified were given jobs Best qualified were given jobs Roads were built because of increase in trade Roads were built because of increase in trade “Silk Road” connected China with Rome “Silk Road” connected China with Rome Civil war ended the dynasty Civil war ended the dynasty China went without a central government for 4 centuries China went without a central government for 4 centuries Confucius Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. He who will not economize will have to agonize. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

34. TANG 629 – 907AD Established state schools Established state schools Great cultural achievements – Golden Age Great cultural achievements – Golden Age Creative period for artists and poets Creative period for artists and poets Tang armies brought Korea, Tibet, and Central Asia under their control Tang armies brought Korea, Tibet, and Central Asia under their control

35. (Manchu)QING 1644 – 1850’s Manchus ruled China Manchus ruled China Manchus were less than 2% of the population Manchus were less than 2% of the population Qing emperors restricted trade with Europe and Russia Qing emperors restricted trade with Europe and Russia Grudgingly traded with the west because population increased so fast Grudgingly traded with the west because population increased so fast

36. Questions What was the 1 st dynasty? What was the 1 st dynasty? What late, great empire was the Han dynasty connected to and through what? What late, great empire was the Han dynasty connected to and through what? State schools were established during which dynasty? State schools were established during which dynasty? List 1 thing built or invented for each dynasty. List 1 thing built or invented for each dynasty. List the dynasty and what they built/invented. List the dynasty and what they built/invented.

37. To Do Study for Test. Study for Test. Test on Wednesday when we return Test on Wednesday when we return