Transcript Achievements of Ancient China

Achievements of Ancient
China
(Ch 9 Sec 3)
Key Terms
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Define: calligraphy, acupuncture,
seismometer
The Silk Road
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An ancient trade route between China and
Europe
Chinese were introduced to grapes, walnuts, and
garlic
Few traveled the whole road, instead goods
were passed from trader to trader
*With each trade, prices rose
Silk from China was very valuable
Wealthy Chinese bought glass, horses, ivory,
and linens from Europe
Missionaries from India brought Buddhism to
China
Tradition and Learning
Required education in Confucianism
 Poetry reflected the culture
 1st dictionary of Chinese language
 Originally China knew only myths about its
history until Sima Qian (chen)
 Sima Qian wrote the historical records of
China
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Han Technology
During the Han dynasty, China became the most
advanced civilization in the world
 Advances in farming tools: the wheelbarrow,
plows, rudders, seismoscope, compass
 Advances in medicine: acupuncture, herbal
remedies, discovered the circulatory system
 Advances in arts: silk weaving, bronze work,
architecture, jade carving, poetry
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Invention of Paper
Made from tree bark, hemp, and old rags
 Materials were soaked in water, beaten
into pulp and dried flat
 Paper replaced papyrus
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