Transcript Chinese Civilization

Chinese Civilization
China
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China was isolated by long distances and
physical barriers
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Thought they were the center of the Earth
West and Southwest- deserts and mountains
Southeast- thick rainforests
North- Desert
East- Pacific Ocean
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Civilization begins in Huang River valley
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Learn to farm
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Frequent flooding and destruction
“River of Sorrows”
Shang founded first dynasty 1766 BC
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Kings and princes
Social classes
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Top level – royal family and noble warriors
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Most citizens were peasants.
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Zhou Dynasty
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Established the dynastic cycle
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New Dynasty to Aging Dynasty
Advanced Chinese civilization
Established feudal system
High economic growth
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Religion
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During the end of Zhang Dynasty, Confucianism
starts to form
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Led by Confucius
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Education and public service
Religion based on philosophy
Analects- questions and answers
Daoism
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Harmony with nature
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New Dynasties take over
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Strengthen the Chinese Civilization
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Great Wall is built
Silk road
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Expands China to the West
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Achievements
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Wrote on chemistry, zoology, botany, and
astronomy
Medicinal discoveries
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Accupuncture
Most technologically advanced civilization in the
world
Assignment
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Pretend time machines exist and you can go
back to any of the four civilizations and live
Create a travel brochure that advertises for
one of the civilizations
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Must include
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A description of 5 areas of interest for visitors
4 pictures
color