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I. Geography of Ancient China A. The Yellow River & the Yangzi River had loess, a type of silt B. Mountains, deserts, jungles, and oceans kept China isolated 1. China called itself the "Middle Kingdom" i. this is an example of ethnocentrism Unit 5 Ancient China II. Life Ancient China A. Oldest writing, called calligraphy B. Chinese worshiped ancestors and nature C. Merchants were on the bottom of the social system because their $ came from other people's hard work D. Women were seen as inferior III. The Government of Ancient China A. China's government was a kind of monarchy called a dynasty 1. Dynasties followed the Mandate of Heaven and the Dynastic Cycle B. Leaders lived in large palaces and were buried in large tombs Emperor Nobles Farmers / Peasants Merchants IV. The Belief Systems A. Daoism (nice) 1. The goal is to live in harmony with nature and find a balance between good and evil (yin & yang) 2. Daoists believes that the government should not be involved in people's lives New Dynasty 1 protects the people brings peace and prosperity new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven after several generations Problems 3 B. Legalism (mean) 1. Based on the idea that people are naturally bad 2. Legalists believes government should be strict wish harsh laws and punishments Old Dynasty natural disasters occur peasants revolt barbarians invade 2 dynasty loses the mandate of heaven What do you think of this system? Is it fair? treats people unfairly does not protect the people Which of these belief systems do you think is best? Why? B. Confucianism (in the middle) 1. Confucianists believe people are naturally good but need education to understand their role in society 2. They believe there can only be peace if there is a good, just, government 3. People need accept their place in society and practice filial piety 4. The GOAL of Confucianism is to maintain social order explore SV ch10, lesson4 V. Dynasties of Ancient China History of Ancient China Achievements Government and Society Shi Huangdi 1st Emperor Qin Han Han This is the first time China is unified under 1 ruler The Great Wall of China is built Measurements are standardized Writing is standardized The government follows a policy of legalism Coins are created The new government ended Legalism and followed Confucianism The economy was strengthened China grew into a much larger empire **GOLDEN AGE Roads and canals repaired New inventions paper out of wood silk gun powder compass abacus The Silk Road opens!! CULTURAL DIFFUSION! greatwall s silk production Silk Roads
