World History I

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World History IUnit Four Block three lectureAncient Chinese civilization (Shifting economic and belief systems)

The accomplishments of Classical Chinese civilizationTrade

The Silk Road (route west as far as Rome) brought Chinese goods to the west

Products traded included paper, porcelain and silk

Marco Polo used the silk road to get to and from china

CLICK HEREThe accomplishments of Classical Chinese civilizationCivil service exams were introduced in the Han Dynasty to allow for qualified individuals to serve in the governmentSystem of writing started with pictograms that developed into calligraphy Architecture evolved to include pagodasFlood control via canals and dykes; canals (Grand Canal) were used for transportation

CLICK HEREThe accomplishments of Classical Chinese civilizationGovernment

The First Dynasty-The Shang DYnasty (1766 B.C.-1122 B.c.)- Kings controlled small areas. They were likely the Heads of Small Clans.

The Zhou (joh) Dynasty (1122-256 B.c.)- Feudalism- a system of government in which local lords governed their own lands but owed military service and other forms of support to the ruler.

CLICK HEREReligions and other belief systems of ancient chinalegalism (Qin Dynasty Shi Huangdi)belief that man is evil and goodness must be acquired

based on strict laws and harsh punishment

CLICK HEREReligions and other belief systems of ancient chinaConfucianism (500 BCE/BC)

based on the teachings of Confucius (Kong Qiu)Based on the following beliefs: humans are good; respect elders; code of politeness; emphasis on education; ancestor worship, yin/ yang, and filial piety (revere and love parents)

CLICK HEREReligions and other belief systems of ancient china

Daoism/TaoismBased on the teachings of Laozi (around 475 to 221 BCE/BC) Based on the following beliefs: humility; simple life and inner peace; yin/yang representing opposites in life; and harmony with nature

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