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Education In Ancient China By: Hye Seon & Adeline Table of Contents •Introduction •Emperor Qin’s way of thinking to Education •How did school work in Ancient China? •Did everyone have the same opportunities? •How did Math Work in Ancient China? •Fun Facts •Glossary Introduction Long ago in Ancient China, education was very respected and important. But soon there was a stop to change in the importance of education. This was due to the orders of the First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. He demanded that educating should come to an end. HE believed that educated people can create ideas that are different from his. He felt threatened by this and so got rid of any one who was a scholar or smarter than him. He believed that uneducated people like the peasants were easier to control. These are the Terra Cotta Warriors’ sculptures that were found in Emperor Qin’s tomb. The building of the Great Wall Many people today still believe that although Emperor Qin was a cruel leader, he united China in many ways. Long ago he forced people to build the Great Wall. Even though it meant losing family members for many peasants and slaves. He didn’t show any consideration or kindness towards his own people. Building the great wall was considered torturous to many. It killed thousands of people. Now it is considered one of the greatest man made structures in the world. It protects parts of China. Before Emperor Qin united China, there were lots of invaders and Emperor Qin thought this was a good way to keep out and protect China This is a photo of the great wall that killed thousands of people but now well known as the biggest menmade cemetery sculpture in the world. What was school like during Ancient China? There were private schools and international schools during that time and the subjects they were learning are very similar what is being taught today. The subjects they learned are: Math, Science, Mandarin, Art, Physical Education, and so forth. Back in those days, families did not place their children in class until the age of 6 or 7. If they were lucky they would be able to continue to middle school otherwise they had to go out and work. Also one thing that has changed is that students were required to go to school for 5 and ½ days to school as oppose to us where we only attend school for 5 days. One thing that hasn’t changed is that every morning the whole school is required to stand in rows and sing their national anthems and do morning exercises. ELEMENTARY MIDDLE COLLEGE/ SCHOOL SCHOOL UNIVERSITY Age of 6 or 7 Between 11 and 15 years old Did Everyone Have The Same Opportunities? Depnds on Exam Results Education was important in Ancient China. Boys went to school at about 7 years old. Girls were not usually sent to school. Instead, they learned how to spin and weave. They also helped their mothers at home. Kids who were good scholars were sent to college. Very few of the students passed the examination and became a government official and brought wealth/honor to their family. Most schools worked this way: Elementary School–6years Middle School–3 years College-based on Exam results. So boys and girls didn’t have the same opportunities, and the unfair part is that the boys had way more good opportunities than girls. BOYS •Boys went to school at the age of 6 or 7. GIRLS •They both have work to do. (A task) •Girls were not usually sent to school •They stay at home learning to sew and weave •They help their mothers at home How did Math Work in Ancient China? More than 3,000 years ago, in Ancient China, the systems of the numbers were expanded for practice reasons. Astronomers needed a way to record their chemical formulas, so they used math to calculate the length the lunar month/year. Surveyors and builders depended on math too! They needed to know the amount of materials they needed for a project using math calculations and estimations. People used an abacus to figure out the answers of their math questions, which is similar to calculators we use now. So they had a different way to figure out answers to their questions they needed to solve. He is VERY smart- almost a genius-but doesn’t love others, so he is NOTHIG. (Adventure Bible, Love Passage) Fun Facts ~ Most People Could not Read & Write ~They MUST Study Until at Least 14 ~There are Around 50,000 characters in Mandarin Glossary •Astronomers- an expert in or student of astronomy •Surveyor-A professional person who does surveys •Peasants-a Poor farmer that owns or Rents a Small piece of land that is well educated. •Torture-An action or commandment that forces people to do or say things •Exam-A Test/Interview •Abacus-A calculator that they used in the China’s ancient times