Classical China and their Belief Systems. Wood 98-105 & 125-129
Introduction Qin and Han
- What were the pros and cons of
the Warring States Period that
gave way to the rise of Classical
China?
The Qin
- Why were the Qin able to create
a large Chinese empire?
- 3-4 examples of how Shi
Huangdi created a strong central
bureaucracy?
- How did he strengthen China?
The Han Dynasty (206BCE-22CE)
-Liu Bang’s secret to success?
Political Development
- Major political changes brought
on by the Han?
- How did Han Wudi limit power
of land lords?
- What was foreign policy like
under the Han?
Economic Developments
- What did Urban China look like?
- What role did silk play in the
Chinese economy.
Social Distinctions
- Why did scholar bureaucrats
prosper in the Han dynasty?
- Briefly explain the role of the
three social classes in Han China:
1. Scholar-gentry
2. Ordinary, but free citizen.
3. Underclass
- other jobs and how they fit into
the social class structure?
- what was the role of women in
Chinese society vs. men?
Marker Event: Examination
System in China
- Role of the examination system
was?
Han Culture and Society
- 2 specific examples of unique
Chinese culture created during
the Han.
Decline of the Han
- what were 3 major causes of the
decline of the Han dynasty?
Confucianism
- What ideas greatly influenced
Confucianism?
- explain how the concept of
reciprocity was key to strong
governments?
- Explain briefly :
Xiao
Ren
Li
-Why is Confucianism seen as a
philosophy?
Daoism
- Basic concepts of Daoism?
- How did Laozi agree and
disagree with the tenets of
Confucianism?
1. What is the most important aspect of Classical China that made them successful? Why? Least
important? Why?