Download 15.2 Dynasties of Power

Foundations of World History East
Unit: China
Module Two: Dynasties of Power
An Overview of the Formation of the Chinese State from the Earliest Periods
through the Zhou Rulers
Module Goals
1.
Trace the development of Chinese civilization through the Shang Dynasty.
2.
Identify the major developments during the Shang and the Zhou.
3.
Describe the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
4.
Define the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.
Required Readings
World Cultures China- Chapter 15 Section 2
Assignments
Module Questions
Silk Road Reading and Questions
Module Three Questions
1.
What was the government like under the Shang?
2.
Describe the religion of the Shang.
3.
Identify three achievements of Shang civilization.
4.
How did the Zhou use the Mandate of Heaven to justify their success against
the Shang?
5.
What was the dynastic cycle?
6.
What were the five key relationships according to Confucius?
7.
What was the attitude dominant in these relationships?
8.
Define filial piety.
9.
What values did Daoism emphasize?
10.
Explain the following quote11.
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Those who know the Dao do not speak of it; those who speak of it do not
know it.
How did Daoism relate to Confucianism?
In what ways was Daoism influential?
What values did Legalism emphasize?
Why did Buddhism appeal to the Chinese?
How is the spread of Buddhism and example of cultural diffusion?