Classical India

Classical India

Classical India600 BCE 532 AD

GEOGRAPHY&POLITICSGeography / LocationA. Diversity encouraged LocalismLocalism = RegionalismIndias history alternated between periods of political unity followed by periods of decentralization. RESULT Indian empires were shaky.B. Rollercoaster Effect

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Political UnityDisunityDisunityPolitical UnityDisunity

GEOGRAPHY&POLITICS

Geography / LocationC. Classical India was in contact with the Middle East, Hellenistic culture, East Asia and Southeast Asia

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Hellenistic and Middle Eastern CultureIndian OceanIndian OceanIndian OceanReligionCultural Influence

TIMELINE

Outline of Classical India A. Timeline(600 327) Regional Kingdoms(327) Alexander of Macedonia(322 232) Mauryan DynastyAshoka

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TIMELINE(322 232) Mauryan Dynasty 269 BCE Ashoka assumes the throne

Ashoka begins to rule by the teachings of Buddha, preaching and advocating non-violence.

Ashoka also advocates religious tolerance. (This is also kind of a big deal)

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SOCIALIndias religion and caste system were the glue that held their society together. NOT GOVERNMENT !!!

Brahman (priests)

Kshatriya (rulers, warriors)

Vaishya (merchants)

Shudra (farmers)

Harijan (untouchables)

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SOCIALGender roles:Patriarchal !!!!!!Women played a subordinate role.A. Arranged MarriagesB. Sati

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ECONOMYEconomy Agriculture basedA. Merchants enjoyed high status (High Caste)B. Importance of Indian OceanC. Land Routes to ChinaD. Traded 1. Textiles2. Dyes3. Gold4. Ivory

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INTELLECTUALAchievements in Art, Science and TechnologyA. Literature 1. Religious texts: (Vedas, Rig Vedas, Upanishads) 2. Secular:(Sinbad the sailor, drama)

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INTELLECTUALAchievements in Art, Science and TechnologyB. Science1. Astronomy (Solar Year, Eclipses, 7 Planets, Gravity)2. Medicine (High moral standards, plastic surgery, bone setting, smallpox vaccines, cleanliness)3. Mathematics (Indian Numbering system, pi, decimals, negative numbers, zero, square roots)4. Universities (Nalinda)

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Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountains

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Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountains

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Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountainsVery Little alien influence in China

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Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountainsVery Little alien influence in ChinaStatic, conservative society that changes very little.

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ProsperityDeclineProsperityDecline

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Chinese DynastiesA. Shang (1700 BCE 1046 BCE)B. Zhou (1046 BCE 475 BCE)C. Era of Warring States (402 BCE 201 BCE)D. Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)*Shi Huangdi

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Chinese DynastiesD. Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)

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Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)Terra Cotta Warriors

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http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/archaeology/emperor-qin/

Videohttp://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/history-kids/terracotta-warriors-mazzatenta-kids/

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Chinese DynastiesA. Shang (1700 BCE 1046 BCE)B. Zhou (1046 BCE 475 BCE)C. Era of Warring States (402 BCE 201 BCE)D. Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)E. Han (206 BCE 220 CE)

*China throughout most of its history has been politically unified.

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Emphasis is on political structure

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POLITICSEmphasis is on political structureCentralized, Autocratic MonarchySingle Law Code for whole country. Uniform Tax CodeStandardized coins, weights and measuresMandate of Heaven the right to rule from the Gods.Dynastic cycle the pattern of rise, decline and replacement of dynasties.Large well trained Bureaucracy chosen through civil service test. (Mandarins)

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Massive Construction ProjectsA. Great Wall of ChinaB. Canal building connecting the Yellow and Yangtze rivers*1700 miles long**Completely man made*C. Irrigation projectsD. Road buildingINTELLECTUAL

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Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE

Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE

Social Classes supported by Confucian IdeasA. NoblesB. Peasant Farmers, ArtisansC. Merchants and Business PeopleD. Mean people without any meaningful skills. Did not produce anything.SOCIAL

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SOCIAL5 Relationships of ConfucianismRuler-SubjectHusband-WifeFather-SonElder Brother-Younger BrotherFriend-Friend

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Family Life supported by Confucian ideasRespect for parents and elders (Filial Piety)Patriarchal no womans rightsOldest son inherits everything (Primogeniture)

SOCIAL

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EconomyAgriculture BasedTradeFood was traded within the countryMuch trade focused on upper class SilkJewelryLeather goodsFurnitureProducts Exported were food, paper, silk, porcelain, jadeAdvanced Iron Mining, textile, clothing industry. ECONOMY

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Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE

Technological achievementsYokeTECHNOLOGY

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Technological achievementsYokeIron MiningTextile ManufacturingPorcelain / ChinaPaperTECHNOLOGY