Transcript Indus River Valley

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BELLWORK
Today, we will learn about ancient Chinese civilizations. During this time,
two major philosophies emerged that influenced life & culture –
Confucianism & Daoism. To learn about these two belief systems, read
“Chinese Philosophies” on pgs. 50-51 and answer the following:
1. Who was Confucius? What was his principal
concern?
2. Under Confucianism, how should individuals live?
3. Under Confucianism, how should the government
rule?
4. How is Daoism different than Confucianism?
5. What is the primary belief of Daoism?
6. Explain the concept of yin and yang.
7. THINKER: What is a hierarchy? In your opinion, is
there a social hierarchy in today’s society? Explain!
Indus River Valley Civilization
• South Asian Civilization
arose in 2500B.C.
• Mountain ranges: Hindu
Kush & Himalayas
• Rivers: Indus, Ganges, &
Brahmaputra
• Two major cities: Harappa
& Mohenjo-Daro
• Two major groups:
Harappan & Aryan
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
Harappan Civilization
• Urban centers were well planned
• Production of clay pots, bronze, jewelry,
and cotton cloth
• Traded with people of Mesopotamia
• Indus Civilization collapsed by 1500 B.C.
– Severe climate changes (heat & flooding)
– Natural disasters (earthquake)
– Violence (wars with invading nations)
The Aryans (1500-600 BC)
• People from the North; settled where
Harappa used to be
• Warriors – took over the area
• Brought the Sanskrit language, their gods,
and domesticated horses.
• Rise of Hinduism
• Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, lived
here and started the faith of Buddhism
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The Caste System
The Aryans developed a social system consisting of
four main social classes or varnas.
Each varna had it’s own duties.
Brahman
Kshatriyas
Vaishyas
Shudras
Chandalas (Untouchables)
Based on their religious beliefs, if one had good
karma, they could be reincarnated into a higher
caste. (does not apply to untouchables)
Only men could go to school & teach
Women had no rights
• Create your own caste
system diagram in
your notes!!!
Chinese Civilizations
• Formed along
the Huang
River Valley.
• Did not have
contact with
outside
civilizations
• Ancient China
was ruled by
dynasties
Chinese Civilizations
• Ancient China was ruled by two dynasties:
– Shang dynasty: 1700BC – 1000BC
– Zhou dynasty: 1000BC – 200BC
• You are now going to read about the
achievements made by both Chinese
dynasties.
• Read pgs. 49-50 and in your notes, write at
least four important facts for each dynasty.
• Be ready to discuss!
Shang Dynasty
• 1700BC – 1000BC
• Used large armies, bronze weapons and
chariots to conquer territory
• Ruled by the Mandate of Heaven
• Priests had the authority to call upon the
gods and predict the future
• Cultural achievements: writing using
characters, bronze objects, ivory, silk,
pottery, and the creation of cities.
Zhou Dynasty
• About 1000BC, Wu killed the Shang king and
established a new dynasty, the Zhou. (JOH)
• Agricultural system: nobles owned the land and
peasants worked it.
• Technological advances: roads, expanded
foreign trade, obtained horses, the cross-bow,
iron plows, and flood-control systems.
• Under the Zhou, China became the most
populated country in the world.
Venn Diagram: India vs. China
INDIAN
CIVILIZATION
CHINESE
CIVILIZATION
Four Corners Review: Ancient Civilizations
• We are going to play a short review game over
the four ancient civilizations we’ve studied so
far. (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus & China)
• Each corner is labeled with a letter A-D.
• A multiple choice question will appear on the
board and you have 20 seconds to move to the
corner that corresponds with the answer.
• If you get it right….yay! You’re still in the game.
If you get it wrong…..yikes! You’re out!
• If everyone picks the same answer, you must
then chose RED or BLACK, and your fate will
be decided by luck of the draw!
1) Why is Narmer important to
Egyptian Civilization?
A. For his works of architecture, like
pyramids and tombs
B. For his creation of canals along the Nile
River, which improved trade and travel
C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms
under one leader
D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of
decline.
1) Why is Narmer important to
Egyptian Civilization?
A. For his works of architecture, like
pyramids and tombs
B. For his creation of canals along the Nile
River, which improved trade and travel
C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms
under one leader
D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of
decline.
2) Egypt went through a period of
decline during the rule of
Amenhotep IV……why?
A. He changed the religion to polytheism,
even though everyone was monotheistic
B. He changed the religion to monotheism,
even though everyone was polytheistic
C. He tried to take over Mesopotamia, and
failed
D. He could not afford building projects, so
he over-taxed his citizens
2) Egypt went through a period of
decline during the rule of
Amenhotep IV……why?
A. He changed the religion to polytheism,
even though everyone was monotheistic
B. He changed the religion to monotheism,
even though everyone was polytheistic
C. He tried to take over Mesopotamia, and
failed
D. He could not afford building projects, so
he over-taxed his citizens
3) Which of the following statements
about the Assyrians is FALSE?
A. Invented ways to improve agriculture;
like the plow and irrigation
B. Used a strong military to conquer
neighboring civilizations
C. Under their rule, Mesopotamia reached
it’s height with the largest empire
D. The Assyrians fell from power when they
were conquered by the Persians
3) Which of the following statements
about the Assyrians is FALSE?
A. Invented ways to improve agriculture;
like the plow and irrigation
B. Used a strong military to conquer
neighboring civilizations
C. Under their rule, Mesopotamia reached
it’s height with the largest empire
D. The Assyrians fell from power when they
were conquered by the Persians
4) Which of the following
civilizations originated in the Indus
River Valley?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Aryans and Sumerians
Harappans and Aryans
Harappans and Assyrians
Aryans and Assyrians
4) Which of the following
civilizations originated in the Indus
River Valley?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Aryans and Sumerians
Harappans and Aryans
Harappans and Assyrians
Aryans and Assyrians
5) All of the following are forms of
writing used in ancient civilizations
EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cuneiform
Pictographs
Hieroglyphs
Ziggurats
5) All of the following are forms of
writing used in ancient civilizations
EXCEPT:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cuneiform
Pictographs
Hieroglyphs
Ziggurats
6) All of the following are theories
about the collapse of the Indus
River Valley Civilization EXCEPT
A. Severe climate changes (heat and
flooding)
B. Spread of disease (small pox and
influenza)
C. Natural disasters (earthquakes)
D. Violence (wars w/ neighbors)
6) All of the following are theories
about the collapse of the Indus
River Valley Civilization EXCEPT
A. Severe climate changes (heat and
flooding)
B. Spread of disease (small pox and
influenza)
C. Natural disasters (earthquakes)
D. Violence (wars w/ neighbors)
7) Why is Hatshepsut important to
Egyptian civilization?
A. For her works of architecture, like
pyramids and tombs
B. For her creation of canals along the Nile
River, which improved trade and travel
C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms
under one leader
D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of
decline.
7) Why is Hatshepsut important to
Egyptian civilization?
A. For her works of architecture, like
pyramids and tombs
B. For her creation of canals along the Nile
River, which improved trade and travel
C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms
under one leader
D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of
decline.
8) Which of the following is NOT an
achievement of the Shang
dynasty?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ivory
Silk
Pottery
Copper
8) Which of the following is NOT an
achievement of the Shang
dynasty?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ivory
Silk
Pottery
Copper
9) Which of the following is NOT an
achievement of the Zhou dynasty?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sanskrit language
Cross Bow
Roads
Iron Plows
9) Which of the following is NOT an
achievement of the Zhou dynasty?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sanskrit language
Cross Bow
Roads
Iron Plows
10) Which group in India was the
most powerful and at the top of the
Caste System?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Brahman
Shudras
10) Which group in India was the
most powerful and at the top of the
Caste System?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Brahman
Shudras
11) All of the following were
characteristics of the
“untouchables” EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
Were not allowed to live in cities
Could be reincarnated to a higher caste
Could only enter cities at night
Were responsible for the dirty jobs in
society
11) All of the following were
characteristics of the
“untouchables” EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
Were not allowed to live in cities
Could be reincarnated to a higher caste
Could only enter cities at night
Were responsible for the dirty jobs in
society
12) Which event marked the
transition of power from the Shang
dynasty to the Zhou dynasty?
A. Shang soldiers revolted and overthrew
the king
B. The Shang civilization collapsed due to
natural causes, and the Zhou took over
C. Zhou soldiers invaded Eastern China
and overthrew the Shang
D. Wu killed the Shang king and established
his own dynasty
12) Which event marked the
transition of power from the Shang
dynasty to the Zhou dynasty?
A. Shang soldiers revolted and overthrew
the king
B. The Shang civilization collapsed due to
natural causes, and the Zhou took over
C. Zhou soldiers invaded Eastern China
and overthrew the Shang
D. Wu killed the Shang king and established
his own dynasty
13) What did all early civilizations
have in common?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Production of their own food
Centered around rivers
Were polytheistic
Used bricks for construction
13) What did all early civilizations
have in common?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Production of their own food
Centered around rivers
Were polytheistic
Used bricks for construction
14) Why is Ramses the Great
important to Egyptian civilization?
A. For his works of architecture, like
pyramids and tombs
B. For his creation of canals along the Nile
River, which improved trade and travel
C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms
under one leader
D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of
decline.
14) Why is Ramses the Great
important to Egyptian civilization?
A. For his works of architecture, like
pyramids and tombs
B. For his creation of canals along the Nile
River, which improved trade and travel
C. For unifying the Egyptian kingdoms
under one leader
D. For restoring Egypt after it’s period of
decline.