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Section 1: The
Geography of Early China
Essential Question:
How do the people, events,
and ideas that shaped ancient
China continue to influence
the world?
The Big Idea:
Chinese civilization began with ________
___________dynasty along the Huang He.
If you were there…You live along a broad river in China in about
1400 BC. Your grandfather is a farmer. He tells you wonderful stories about
the ancient king. Long ago, this legendary hero tamed the river’s raging
floods. He even created new rivers. Without him, no one could farm or live in
this and rich land.
Why is this legend important to your family?
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Main Ideas
 China’s physical geography made farming possible but
travel and __________________________ difficult.
 Civilization began in China along the________________
______ and Chang Jiang rivers.
 China’s first _____________________ helped Chinese
society develop and made many achievements.
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China’s Physical Geography
China covers an area of over 4 square million miles. China is about the size
of the United States.
The _____________________________________separates China from its
neighbors. There are mountains in the western frontier.
In the southwest the Plateau of Tibet has several mountain peaks that
reach over 26,000 feet. The most important of these ranges is the Quinling
Shandi (CHIN-Ling-shahn-Dee). It separates northern China from Southern
China. Weather patterns vary in China. In the northeast, the climate is
cold and dry. Temperatures drop below 0 degrees. In the northwest,
deserts are very dry. But on the eastern plains of China, heavy rains fall.
_______________ can bring as much as 250 inches of rain each year!
See the
map on
the next
slide.
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Common Core Standard: Reading Informational Texts R.I.8.2, Key Ideas and Details. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its
development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Common Core Standard: Reading Informational Texts R.I.8.2, Key Ideas and Details. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its
development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Common Core Standard: Reading Informational Texts R.I.8.2, Key Ideas and Details. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its
development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
The River of China
The Huang He, or
______________________ stretches over
3000 miles across northern China.
Flooding from this river has cause
much destruction. To the south,
ChangJiang, or Yangzi River cuts
through central China. It’s the longest
river in Asia.
Reading Check: What geographical features made travel in China difficult?
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Civilization Begins
Farming
People settled along China’s rivers. Just
in Ancient Egypt, The Yellow River and
Yangzi Rivers left fertile soil along the
river beds which was ideal for farming.
________________ grew rice and
domesticated animals such as ________ and
_____________________.
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China’s First Dynasties
As societies grew and become more complex, the first Chinese
civilization developed.
The ____________________________, around 2200 B.C. Stories from
the ancient Kings showed how the ancient civilizations solved
problems.
For example, creating waterways to aid in farming.
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Shang Dynasty
The first dynasty with historical evidence was the _____________
__________________________.
The king ruled and the nobles served as the king’s advisors and helped
him rule. The social order was organized. The royal family and nobles
were at the top. The nobles and king passed on their wealth to their
children. Warrior leaders also had a high rank in society.
_______________________ lived outside the city walls. They made
weapons, pottery, tools, and clothing. Farmers ranked below the
artisans, they worked long hours and paid most of the taxes. Slaves
were also used to do much of the work during the Shang period.
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______________________________carved questions about the
future on cattle bones and turtle shells. They would heat them
up and read the cracks.
Shang Priests believed that these heated cracks would predict
the future. The bones were called ___________________ bones
because an oracle is a prediction.
Artisans also made beautiful bronze containers for cooking and
religious ceremonies. They also made axes, bronze body armor,
and ornaments of jade.
Reading Check: Why were the contributions of the Shang Dynasty?
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Section 2: The
Zhou Dynasty and New Ideas
Essential Question:
How do the people, events,
and ideas that shaped ancient
China continue to influence
the world?
The Big Idea:
The ____________________________brought
political stability and new ways to deal with
political and social changes in ancient China.
If you were there…You are a student of ancient Confucius. Like
many older Chinese, he thinks society has changed- and not for the better. He
believes in old values and strict social order. He is trying to teach you and
your fellow students how to behave properly. You must respect those who are
your superiors in society. You must set a good example for others.
How will his teachings affect your life?
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Main Ideas
 The Zhou dynasty expanded ___________________
_____________________________.
 ____________________________ offered ideas to
bring order to Chinese society.
 ___________________and ____________________
also gained followers.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Zhou Dynasty
In the 1100’s The Zhou Dynasty fought and overthrew the Shang
Dynasty. The Zhou king posses the mandate from heaven which
stated that heaven gave him the power to rule. The mandate of
heaven gave the Zhou ruler to conquer the Shang Dynasty. The
Zhou king granted land to people in return for loyalty and
military support.
The Zhou king gave land to the ______________, or people of
high rank.
The lords paid taxes and provided soldiers to the king when
needed.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
The peasants were the ___________________________.
Each peasant farmed a small plot of land. Each farmer had to
farm an additional plot of land for the noble.
The Decline Zhou Dynasty
The king’s armies began to mistrust the Zhou kings. When it
came time for battle they mistrusted their king. Their refusal to
protect their capital led to many civil wars. As the Zhou family
families and noble fought between one another, as a result they
lost power. This was known as the _________________________.
Identifying Cause and Effect: How did the Zhou’s
decline affect Chinese society?
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Confucius and Society
During the Zhou period thinkers came up
with ways to restore order in China.
_________________________ was the most
influential teacher in China. Confucius was
the title “Master Kong.” Confucius felt
China was overrun with dishonesty and
disorder. Confucius believed that the
Chinese people had to return to ethics.
____________________ is moral values. The ideas of Confucius was
known a ____________________________.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Here are the main ideas of Confucianism: a few of the basic
guidelines to restore order in China:
 People should be ____________________to one another.
 Leaders should be kind, and lead by example.
 _______________________ is a process that never ends.
 ___________________expects people to behave well and
act morally.
 All family members should be ________________ to one
another.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Confucius traveled to many different regions, he became a
respected teacher. His ideas were passed down to his students and
later compiled in a book called the _________________________.
Confucianism became a ________________________________in
human behavior and religious understanding in China.
Over centuries these beliefs became the dominate beliefs in
China.
Reading Check: Who was Confucius and what were his beliefs on behavior?
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Daoism and Legalism
Daoism (Dow-ih-zum) takes its meaning from Dao, meaning “the way.”
______________________ stressed living in harmony with the Dao,
the guiding force of reality.
Daoism was developed as a result of Confucianism. They believed
that the Dao gave birth to the Universe. They felt that the
government should stay out of people’s lives. They believed that
people should avoid interfering with the nature of each other. They
should be like water and let things flow the natural way.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Daoists believed the universe is a ___________________________
_____________________________________.
For example, male and female, light and dark, or low and high.
Opposite forces should be in harmony.
While Confucianism focused a persons attention on the human
world. Daoists paid more attention to the natural world. Daoists
regarded humans as part of nature, not better than any other
thing.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Legalism
____________________________, the belief that people bad by
nature and needed to be controlled,
Contrasted with Confucianism and Daoism. Legalism was a
political philosophy without religious concerns. Legalism felt
society needed strict laws to keep people in line and punishments
should fit the crimes.
For example, citizens should be held responsible for each others
conduct. A guilty persons relatives should also be punished.
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They wanted appointed officials to run China, not the
_____________________ . They urged China to always be
prepared for war.
At the same time, Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism competed
for follows in China. The Legalists were the first to put their ideas
to work in China.
Reading Check: How did Daoism and Legalism differ in their theories
about government?
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Section 3: The
Essential Question:
How do the people, events,
and ideas that shaped ancient
China continue to influence
the world?
Qin Dynasty
The Big Idea:
The ________________________________
unified China with a strong government and a
system of standardization.
If you were there…You are a scholar in China living around 210
BC. You have a large library of Chinese literature, poetry, and philosophy.
The new emperor is harsh and has no love for learning. He says you must
burn all your books that disagree with his ideas. This idea horrifies you. But if
you do not obey, the punishment may be severe.
Will you obey the order and burn your books? Why or why not?
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Main Ideas
 The first Qin emperor created a _______________ but
______________ government.
 A unified China was created through _________
policies and achievements.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
The Qin Emperor’s Strong Government
Several states in China were battling
for power. The Qin Dynasty defeated
the opposing states with a powerful
army. Under the Qin dynasty China
was united under one
_______________________________.
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Shi Huangdi Takes the Throne
In 221 BC, the Qin king Ying Zheng succeeded in unifying China.
He renamed himself, Shi Huangdi (SHEE hwahng-dee), which means
“first emperor.” Shi Huanghi followed the Legalist political
views.
Shi Huanghi created a __________________________
_______________________ with harsh punishments.
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Shi Huangdi (SHEE hwahng-dee), ordered the burning of all writings
that did not agree with _________________________. He
only saved books on farming, medicine, and predicting the
future.
Shi Huangdi used his army to expand the empire. His
armies took control of the lands around both of China’s
major rivers. He advanced to the lands near the Gobi
desert. Shi Huangdi promised no more violence in the cities
he conquered. He destroyed the walls and weapons within
these cities.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
China Under the Qin
Shi Huangdi took all the land and power away from the lords. He
forced the nobles to move into the capital city so he could keep an
eye on them. Shi Huangdi forced man commoners to work on
government buildings, may workers faced years of hardship and
often death. To control China, Shi Huangdi divided the land into
____________________________, each with their own appointed
official. This system help Qin collect _____________________ and
enforce a strict chain of command.
Reading Check: Summarizing-How did the Shi Huangdi strengthen government?
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A Unified China
Qin Policies
• Qin set up a ___________________________________ laws and
punishments that would be the same throughout the empire.
• Qin set up a unified _________________________ language.
• Qin set up a new ___________________________________.
Standardized copper and gold became the currency in all of
China.
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Qin Achievements
• Qin set up a network of roads and buildings. This connected the
capital city to every part of the country.
• Workers build systems of canals to improve the water system.
• To protect the country from invasion
Qin build the ______________________________________. This
wall was a barrier that linked the earlier walls with China’s
Northern frontier.
Rebel forces eventually invaded the country and claimed the Qin capital.
The Qin eventually surrendered.
Reading Check: What building projects did Emperor Qin create to unify China?
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Section 4: The
Essential Question:
How do the people, events,
and ideas that shaped ancient
China continue to influence
the world?
Han Dynasty
The Big Idea:
The ____________________________ created
a new form of government that valued family,
art, and learning.
If you were there…You were a young Chinese student from a poor
family. Your family has worked hard to give you a good education so you can
get a government job and have a great future. Your friends laugh at you. They
say only boys from rich families get good jobs. They think its better to join the
army.
Will you take the exam to join the army? Why?
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Main Ideas
 Han dynasty was government was based on the ideas
of _______________________________.
 _______________________________was supported
and strengthened in Han China.
 The Han Dynasty made many achievements in art,
literature, and _______________________________.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Han Dynasty Government
When the Qin Dynasty collapsed, around
207 BC, _______________________(lee-oo-bang)
won control of China. He became the first
emperor of the Han dynasty. Liu Bang
wanted to free people from harsh
government. He lowered ____________ for
farmers and made punishments less severe.
He relied on educated officials to help him
rule.
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development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Family Life
The _____________________ once again became important to
Chinese society. The social classes were based on Confucianism:
•
•
•
•
The upper class was made up of the emperor
The second class was made up of the peasants
The third class was made up of the artisans
The fourth class was made up of the merchants
Peoples lifestyles varied according to their wealth. Not according to
their social class.
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The Revival of the Family
Children were taught to ________________________ their elders.
To disobey a parent was a crime. The father was the head of the
family and had absolute power. Children were encouraged to serve
their parents. Boys were valued more than girls.
Why do you think Chinese society placed such
importance on the family?
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Han Achievements
• Han artists became experts at figure painting, including portraits.
• Han China is known for its poetry. They developed the fu style,
which combined prose and poetry.
• Han Chinese invented ___________________________.
• Han inventors created the sundial. The sundial told the time of day.
• Han inventors created the ___________________________, a device
the measures the strength of an earthquake.
• ____________________________ or the practice of inserting needles
through the skin to relieve pain.
Reading Check: What advances did the Chinese make during the Han period?
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Section 5:
Han Contracts With Other Cultures
Essential Question:
How do the people, events,
and ideas that shaped ancient
China continue to influence
the world?
The Big Idea:
________________________________led to an
exchange of new products and ideas among
China, Rome, and other peoples.
If you were there:
You are a trader traveling along the Silk Road
to china. This is you first trip. You are traveling through many mountains,
deserts, and terrible weather. You expect to make a good profit from silk. You
are also curious about China and its people.
What do you expect to find in China?
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Main Ideas
 Farming and _____________________________ grew
during the Han dynasty.
 ______________________________linked China
with the Middle East and Rome.
 _________________________ came to China from
India and gained many followers.
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Farming and Manufacturing
Chinese people became skilled _______________ workers. They
manufacture swords and suits of armor. They created an iron plow.
Chinese people created _____________________, a soft light,
highly valued fabric.
They raised silk worms, and unwound
the silk threads from their cocoons. The
method of creating silk was a secret,
punishable by death.
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Trading Routes
Chinese people traded pottery and silk to people outside of China.
Traders used a series of land routes to take Chinese goods to distant
buyers. This famous route was called the Silk Road.
The _________________________________was a 4000-mile
network of routes stretched westward from China across deserts
and mountain ranges, through the Middle East, until they
reached the Mediterranean Sea.
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Buddhism Comes to China
When Chinese people came in contact with people from India.
Quickly Buddhism from India spread throughout China. Buddhism
provided the Chinese people with more hope than the traditional
Chinese beliefs. If offered a rebirth to suffering, this promise was
appealing to the Chinese people.
Buddhism was an example of _____________________________, the
spread of ideas from one culture to another.
Reading Check: Why were Chinese people attracted to Buddhism?
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Great Wall of China
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