Ancient
1.
Yu the Great- stopped
2.
Shang Dynasty- Known for Oracle bones (1st
recorded writing in
3.
Mandate of
Heaven- the way china was ruled.
Leader-
virtuous
Leadership
justified by succeeding generations
Could
be revoked by negligence/ abuse
4.
Dynastic Cycle- shows the life and death
of a dynasty
5.
Zhou Civil War- Better weapons, communication
systems lead to this, Spur for Confucius to learn how to make stability
6.
Confucius-Teacher/ editor of books, Organize
social interactions based on status, age, gender, Wrote “The Analects” to teach
his ideas about good government
7.
Shi Huangd-Qin Dynasty 221 - 206 BCE: Legalized rule,
Bureaucratic administration, centralized control, military expansion, book
burnings, targeted Confucius's, buried protestors alive. Standardized law, space, and money. Improved traits from
previous dynasties. Started
8.
The Han
Dynasty 206BCE-220 AD, (classical China)- -Lasted 400
years, Invented paper, Buddhism introduced to China, Expanded into Central Asia;
silk road trade develops; improves life for many, The Han uses the organization
that the empire created by the Chin as a foundation for a civilization of
wealth, luxury, education, money, trade, and all sorts of goodness. • Han
Dynasty- Raise taxes-Peasants get angry, Revolts lead to downfall of the
Chinese government,
9.
Era of
Division years Sui-Tang-
Central government falls and military takes over
10. Emperor
Wen Ti and Son Yang- Sui
dynasty- Overspent money and his cruelty, Land equalization, unified coinage,
professional soldiers army, internal administration improved,
11. Emperor Wudi- -public school,
colonized
12. T'ang- 618-906-
better administration system, imperial examination systems perfected, Liberal
toward all religions, spread of Buddhism in China, golden age of foreign
relations with other countries like Japan, Korea, Persia, Increased boundaries
and increased size of China, Heavy dependence on Militarism, New technology,
Foot Breaking.
Famous
Quotes:
“Wheresoever you go, go with all
your heart.” –
Confucius
“People of the Han.” – Another name the majority Chinese
call themselves
“When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.” – Confucius
Summary:
The
Chinese people were very important people of their time. The Chinese people
invented many new things that are still used today even. For example the
invented paper, what would we do without paper today? They helped with the
spread of Buddhism and record keeping. They started to keep records on oracle
bones. This helped us figure out what was done during their time with accurate
records. In their time period they were one of the main parts of the