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THE UNIFICATION OF CHINA
ZHOU DYNASTY
ZHOU= JOE
NOT ZOO
ZHOU DYNASTY
1027-256 B.C.
 Feudalism- a political system where nobles or
lords are granted the use of lands in return for
military service and protection of the king
 Towards the end of the Zhou dynasty, China
moves away from the traditional values of social
order, harmony and respect for authority
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CONFUCIUS (551-479 B.C.)
Led a scholarly life,
teaching and studying
history, music and
moral character
 Had a desire to
restore traditional
Chinese ideas of social
harmony, order and
good government
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CONFUCIANISM
Principal of filial piety
 Government
organized by 5
relationships
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Ruler and subject
Father and son
Husband and wife
Older brother and
younger brother
Friend and friend
FILIAL PIETY
“Nowadays people
think they are dutiful
sons when they feed
their parents. Yet
they also feed their
dogs and horses.
Unless there is
respect, where is the
difference?”
 -Confucius
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CONFUCIAN IDEAS ABOUT GOVERNMENT
Laid groundwork for
bureaucracy creation:
a trained civil service,
or departments that
run the government.
 Education became
critically important
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Confucianism not a
religion, just an
ethical system that
became foundation for
Chinese government.
DAOISM
Chinese thinker,
Laozi
 Believed only the
natural order was
important
 Universal force called
the Dao (the Way)
guides all things
 Search for knowledge
and understanding of
nature.
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LEGALISM
Legalists- Political
thinkers calling for
highly efficient and
powerful central
government
 Rewards for people
carrying out the rulers
demands well.
 Harsh punishments
for those failing to
obey
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LEGALISM
Legalists seek to
control both actions
and ideas.
 Widespread burning
of books, such as the
teachings of Confucius
 Legalists gain power
and influence as their
efforts subdue
warring states.
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OTHER ANSWERS
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I Ching
A book of oracles used
to solve problems
 Throw coins,
interpret, read oracle
 Offered good advice
and simple common
sense.
 Helped people lead a
happy life.
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Yin and Yang
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Ancient Thinkers
Two powers that
represent natural
rhythm of life.
Yin – cold, dark,
mysterious
Yang – bright, hard,
clear
Circle represents
harmony, complement
each other.
RISE OF THE QIN DYNASTY
RISE OF THE QIN DYNASTY
The Qin dynasty is
founded, under
emperor Shi Huangdi.
 Emperor is quick and
decisive in crushing
opposition with brutal
measures.
 Relocates all noble
families to the capitol
under his suspicious
gaze.
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ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE QIN
 Sweeping
program
of centralization
 Construction of the
Great Wall of
China
 Increased
irrigation and farm
production.
HYPOTHESIZE
How
would followers of the
three philosophical traditions
react to the idea that “all
men are equal”?