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NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 UNIT 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan Standard 63.1 Summarize the major contributions of the Chinese civilization from the Qing dynasty through the Ming dynasty, including the golden age of art and literature, the invention of gunpowder and woodblock printing, and the rise of trade via the Silk Road. Standard 63.2 Summarize the major contributions of the Japanese civilization, including the Japanese feudal system, the Shinto traditions, and works of art and literature. FLOCABULARY Middle Ages in Asia https://www.flocabulary.com/middleagesasia/ NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 China has the world’s longest ongoing culture. Its culture developed because of its initial isolation from other cultures, but over time, traders, travelers, and Buddhist missionaries (religion) made their way to China over the Silk Road and by sea. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 • The Silk Road stretches from China to the Mediterranean Sea. It is 4,000 miles long. • It was a system of roads that connected with one another. • It was a trading route that connected the cultures, empires, and economies of Asia to the Mediterranean Sea. • Some of the items traded were: Porcelain, Jade, Tea, Silk, and Spices. BRAINPOP The Silk Road NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook The Silk Road December 16, 2015 http://www.usatestprep.com/movies/439/2391/518 NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Major contributions to Chinese civilization took place between the Qin dynasty (221206 BC) and the Ming dynasty (13681644). The Tang dynasty was a time for new inventions. These inventions were needed and in great demand in the west. So they created the Grand Canal it is the longest canal ever built. It is 1,000 miles long. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 The canal connected three river systems. This made travel and transportation of goods easier for the people. The emperors could move soldiers and equipment easier in an attack, and it improved communication between the regions. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Video Clip the Han Dynasty http://www.usatestprep.com/movies/439/2391/1622 Use the textbook pp. 410430 to write descriptions of the Chinese Inventions on your Notes Handout. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook Chinese Inventions Descriptions Chart.docx December 16, 2015 NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Video Clip Feudal Japan http://www.usatestprep.com/movies/439/2391/1448 NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 • Japan is a group of mountainous islands in the Pacific Ocean about 100 miles from Korea and 500 miles from China. • China influenced Japan. This can be seen in the writing systems and language of each. • The sea served as a highway for travel and also as protection from invaders. • Since land was limited, the Japanese grew rice and caught food from the sea. (seafood) NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Because the land was so limited, controlling the land became very important. People began fighting with each other. A feudal system was created because of the fighting. It is a pyramid of power to protect the land. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Emperor top the emperor has no real power; just a position of honor. Shogun general ruled in the emperor's name. Daimyo rich land owners. Samurai warriors hired to protect the daimyo's land the peasants who farmed the land. peasants poor people who had no power. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 The Samurai were very important in Japan, but not to fight outsiders. They fought each other to gain more land and power for the Daimyo. The Samurai lived by the Bushido. This was their rules of honor and bravery. Martial Arts were also created to help the Samurai control their bodies. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Despite the fighting, Japan's economy grew. Some Europeans were blown off course at sea and found Japan by accident. Europe traded with Japan for about 60 years. A new shogun did not like the European influence, so he shut Japan off from the rest of the world for about 250 years. This was a period of isolationism for Japan. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 The Japanese people produced beautiful examples of art, architecture, and literature. The arts were heavily influenced by the religious practices of Buddhism and Shintoism. Feeling that each religion focused on different needs in their lives, many Japanese followed the teachings of both religions. (you will learn more about Shintoism in our religion chart) Shinto shrines were built near sacred natural features that were considered beautiful by the Japanese. Buddhist ideas inspired many Japanese temples, paintings, poems, and plays. The martial arts are also a result of practicing Zen Buddhism. Shinto shrines NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Other cultural features from Japan during the Medieval period included calligraphy, origami, tanka poetry, plays, and novels that described warriors in battle; lacquered boxes and furniture; landscape paintings that used watercolors or ink; and teadrinking ceremonies. Japan traded the items listed above as well as pottery, paper, textiles, swords, books, and porcelain. Its trade throughout Asia spread Japanese influence throughout the world and also allowed many Japanese nobles, merchants, and artisans to become very wealthy. NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Flocabulary Middle Ages in Asia https://www.flocabulary.com/middleagesasia/ Video Clip Samurai and Bushido http://www.history.com/topics/samuraiandbushido NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Complete Handout on Eastern Religions Use the information sheet shared with you in Google Drive to complete your chart on Eastern Religions HANDOUT Eastern Religions Chart.doc Info for Handout on Eastern Religions.docx (Information sheet is shared with you in Google Drive!) NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Eastern Religions Chart with Answers Eastern Religions Chart Answers.doc Video Clip Shintoism http://www.usatestprep.com/movies/439/2391/2698 NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 Video Clip Zheng He http://www.usatestprep.com/movies/439/2391/596 Video Clip Zhou and Qin http://www.usatestprep.com/movies/439/2391/1838 NOTES for Unit 6 The Middle Ages in China and Japan.notebook December 16, 2015 CHINA and JAPAN Day! Bring in the materials you signed up for so we can have Chinese Tea and spend the day immersed in Chinese and Japanese Culture! Attachments HANDOUT Chinese Inventions.doc Chinese Inventions Descriptions Chart.docx HANDOUT Eastern Religions Chart.doc Info for Handout on Eastern Religions.docx Eastern Religions Chart Answers.doc
