1. AP World History SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

2. Warm Up – September 1, 2015 The decline of Han China: A.Saw the end of Chinese established traditions B.Like Rome, saw invaders permanently dominate the empire C.Witnessed Daoism, rather than Confucianism, gaining popularity D.Was the end of Chinese dynastic rule E.Resulted in the decline of Buddhism Turn in your philosopher activity homework!

3. Agenda ◦Warm Up ◦Han Dynasty ◦Classical China Primary Source Activity Don’t forget! ◦Reading – Chapter 4 (Reading Guide due Friday, September 4 th )

4. Essential Question What makes a dynasty last?

5. Classical Civilization China

6. Han Dynasty (202BCE-220CE) Traded with Rome and Indian Empires. Accepted Confucianism and was less cruel.

7. Han – Sciences History records begin to be kept. ◦History of the elite. Math, Science, Geography, and Astronomy. ◦Magnetic Compass. ◦Paper from wood pulp. ◦5 th century wood block printing. Ancient Chinese Compass

8. Han – Medicine Acupuncture. Figured out the function of internal organs. Figured out the circulation of blood. Metallic and Ceramic luxury items.

9. Han, Art Silk manufacturing. Bronze, Jade, and Ceramics used for art. Poetry. Landscape art. Instrumental music. Han Artifact China

10. Han – Economics Canals Built. Road System. Iron. ◦Plows, Horse harnesses increase horse power. Fertilizer. ◦Animal wastes. Han shovel Han helmet

11. Han – Government Functioned through complex Bureaucracy. Confucius Ideas. Tests to be in Bureaucracy. ◦Took the best regardless of social class. Posting of results of civil service exam

12. Han, Foreign Affairs Groups were assimilated by China. Developed trade contacts with India. ◦Trade Commission sent to Rome. ◦Nothing of interest in Rome. Diffusion of Buddhism. Han Dynasty “Great Wall”

13. Han, Problems Peasant Rebellions. Disloyal Bureaucracy. Over Taxation. Warlords gained more power.

14. Chinese Primary Source Activity Divide into 6 groups. Each group will be given a primary source from the Zhou, Qin, or Han dynasty. As a group, you need to read the entire document (first!). Once read, please do the following on one sheet of paper per group: 1.Put your names, the name of your document, and any relevant facts (dates, times, people, dynasty, etc.) on your paper. 2.Write a short summary of the document (4-6 complete sentences). 3.Pick out any biases you notice and write them down in complete sentences. 4.Answer any questions on your document in complete sentences. You will present your findings to the class tomorrow. All work will be turned in after you present for a grade.