Transcript 9th Honors 1.29.15 - Mr. Steen's World History:

9th Honors 2.02.15
Turn in:
 C/R/A “Tang and Song China”
Take out :
 Planner
 Pen/Pencil
 Note-taking devices
 Cultural Universals Chart
 Confucius Aphorisms
Today’s Learning Objectives:
 I can understand the
development of China and
it’s role in world history.
Today’s Agenda:
 What Would Confucius Do?
 Aphorisms
 Confucius for today’s world…
 Chinese culture
 The Han
HW: “Tang and Song
Technology”:
Answer questions 1-2 with
a paragraph on each.
Confucius:
A practical man
Five relationships lead to social order:
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Ruler and Subject
Parent to child
Husband and wife
Older sibling and younger sibling
Friend to friend
Confucius:
• Confucius emphasizes:
– Moral cultivation of individuals,
– Service to the state, and
– Leadership by ethical, educated men.
• There is a Moral Order (The Mandate of Heaven)
– Behavior is based on relationships
– Filial Piety: Respect for father and family roles
– Citizens respect the ruler
– Ruler must act as a father to his citizens
Everybody has a
role to play.
“A youth is to be regarded
with respect.
How do we know that his
future will not be equal to our
present?”
CONFUCIUS
Chinese Culture develops
• Family:
– The basic unit of society
– Respect for elders
– Male superiority
• Women’s status based on # of children
– Arranged marriages
• Social Class
– Each class has a specific role to play in the economy
• Religious beliefs
– Ancestor Worship:
• Belief that a person’s ancestors can affect your life
• Worshipped many other gods
The Han
1. How does the rise of the Han show the
Mandate of Heaven in action?
2. How did the Han defeat the nomads?
3. How are the Han like the Incan Empire?
4. How could you get a good job?
5. Why did the Han government try to keep the
process of making silk a state secret (how
much $)?
The Han
• Why did the Han Government want to
establish a monopoly?
• What are the benefits of a monopoly?
• What are the downsides of a monopoly?
Confucius:
A practical man
But how do we apply this to “real life”
situations?
• With partner #2 on your list…
• Use your aphorisms from last week…
• Select the saying or phrase attributed to
Confucius and EXPLAIN how it applies to the
scenario.
• How would the Han apply the teachings of
Confucius in these situations?
Is there a modern day “Silk Road?” What is the MOST
important invention that is still present in our world today?
9th Honors 2.02.15
Turn in:
 C/R/A “Tang and Song China”
Take out :
 Planner
 Pen/Pencil
 Note-taking devices
 Cultural Universals Chart
 Confucius Aphorisms
Today’s Learning Objectives:
 I can understand the
development of China and
it’s role in world history.
Today’s Agenda:
 What Would Confucius Do?
 Aphorisms
 Confucius for today’s world…
 Chinese culture
 The Han
HW: “Tang and Song
Technology”:
Answer questions 1-2 with
a paragraph on each.