Download Research Report: China – Civilization to Han Dynasty (2500 BC to

Research Report: China – Civilization to Han Dynasty (2500 BC to 220 AD)
Early Civilization
1.
When Chinese civilization begin:
2.
Where Chinese civilization begin: briefly describe and include a map
3.
Role of geography in emergence of the Chinese civilization: talk about Yellow and Yangzte Rivers
4.
Evidence of each of the 5 elements of civilization:
a. Advanced Cities
b. Specialized Workers
c. Complex Institutions
i. Organized government
1. Brief description of how government operated: strong or weak?
2. First to use feudalism: explain what it was
ii. Organized religion
1. Explain focus on the family
2. Explain Mandate from Heaven
3. Explain Dynastic cycle
iii. Organized social classes
iv. Record Keeping
v. Advanced Technology
Age of Early Empires
1.
Relevant empires: Name of empires during this time period
2.
Size of empires at peak:
a. Population
b. Size (include map)
3.
Influential ethical systems:
a. Reason they emerged (what trying to restore)
b.
What the systems were and how they operated:
i. Confucianism
ii. Daoism:
iii. Legalism:
4.
Rule under Emperor Shi Huangdi of Qin Dynasty
a. What he did for China:
b. Ethical system he used to rule:
c. Characterization of his treatment of the Chinese people:
d. What he caused to be built during his rule:
i. Great Wall of China: briefly explain
ii. Underground burial chamber: briefly explain
5.
Government under the Han Dynasty
a. How the strong central government worked: Be sure to explain what is a bureaucracy and
what were civil service jobs
b. Relationship with Confucianism and getting a job in government:
6.
Social structures during Han Dynasty
a. List hierarchy:
b. Most honored occupation:
c. Occupation not considered honored:
7.
Major inventions for Han Dynasty: list major ones
8.
When and why the Han Dynasty fell: explain
9.
Any similarities or differences with Egyptian Empire:
Art and Legacies
1.
Visual art or architecture: Include images and brief description of major works.
2.
Legacies: Explain at least two legacies of this period, indicating why they are legacies.
3.
Link between past and present: Describe one current event that is better understood with
knowledge of early civilization and empire period.