1. What is it? Where was it found? Who used it? What is its purpose? What does it tell us about their culture?

2. Ancient Chinese Dynasties Chapter 2 Section 4 Today’s Goal: Explain the cycles of dynasties in China and the methods dynasties used to govern.

5. China vs. the U. S. in Size China United States SOURCE: Topic 5: “The Awakening Giant” by Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Dept. of Economics & Geography, Hofstra University.

6. Comparing China & the U. S. China United States Size 3.7 million square miles 3.6 million square miles Main physical barrier HimalayasRockies Main River Yangtze / East - West Mississippi / North – South Population East Coast Connectivity problems North - South East - West

7. Shang Dynasty Family Social classes Religion Writing

9. Dynastic Cycle

11. Zhou Dynasty (1027-221 BC) Mandate of Heaven Feudalism Accomplishments –Roads, canals –Production of cast iron –Coined $ Warring states period

12. Qin Dynasty Shi Huangdi Legalism Centralization –Autocracy Great Wall Terra cotta soldiers