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The Anicent Chinese and MongolianEmpires 2000BC to 1350AD
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 2
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 3
Tang and Song China
The Mongol Conquests
The Mongol Empire
CHAPTER 12, SECTION 1
CHAPTER 7, SECTION 3
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4
CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2
River Dynasties in China
Han Empire Restores China
The Unification of China
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Chapter 2, Section 4
River Dynasties in ChinaEarly rulers introduce ideas about government and society that shape Chinese civilization.
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The Geography of China
River Dynasties in China
Barriers Isolate China• Ocean, mountains, deserts isolate China from other
areas
River Systems• Huang He (“Yellow River”) in north, Yangtze in south• Huang He leaves loess—fertile silt—when it floods
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Environmental Challenges• Huang He floods can devour whole villages• Geographic isolation means lack of trade; must be
self-sufficient
China’s Heartland• North China Plain, area between two rivers, center
of civilization
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Civilization Emerges in Shang Times
The First Dynasties• Around 2000 B.C. cities arise; Yu, first ruler of Xia
Dynasty• Yu’s flood control systems tames Huang He
(“Yellow River”)• Shang Dynasty, 1700 to 1027 B.C., first to leave
written records
Early Cities• Built cities of wood, such as Anyang—one of its capital
cities• Upper class lives inside city; poorer people live outside• Shang cities have massive walls for military defense
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The Development of Chinese Culture
Chinese Civilization• Sees China as center of world; views others as
uncivilized• The group is more important than the individual
Family• Family is central social institution; respect for parents a
virtue• Elder males control family property• Women expected to obey all men, even sons
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Social Classes• King and warrior-nobles lead society and own the land
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Religious Beliefs• Spirits of dead ancestors can affect family fortunes• Priests scratch questions on animal bones and
tortoise shells• Oracle bones used to consult gods; supreme god,
Shang Di
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Development of Writing• Writing system uses symbols to represent syllables;
not ideas• People of different languages can use same system• Huge number of characters make system difficult to
learn
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Zhou and the Dynastic Cycle
The Zhou Take Control• In 1027 B.C., Zhou Dynasty takes control of China
Mandate of Heaven• Mandate of Heaven—the belief that a just ruler had
divine approval• Developed as justification for change in power to Zhou• Dynastic cycle—pattern of the rise and decline of
dynasties
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Control Through Feudalism• Feudalism—system where kings give land to nobles in
exchange for services• Over time, nobles grow in power and begin to fight each
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Improvements in Technology and Trade• Zhou Dynasty builds roads, canals to improve
transportation• Uses coins to make trade easier• Produces cast iron tools and weapons; food
production increases
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A Period of Warring States• Peaceful, stable Zhou empire rules from around 1027
to 256 B.C.• In 771 B.C., nomads sack the Zhou capital, murder
monarch• Luoyang becomes new capital; but internal wars
destroy traditions
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Chapter 4, Section 4
The Unification of ChinaThe social disorder of the warring states contributes to the development of three Chinese ethical systems.
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Confucius and the Social Order
The Unification of China
Zhou Dynasty• Lasted 1027 to 256 B.C.; ancient values decline near
end of dynasty
Confucius Urges Harmony• End of Zhou Dynasty is time of disorder• Scholar Confucius wants to restore order,
harmony, good government• Stresses developing good relationships, including
family• Promotes filial piety—respect for parents and
ancestors• Hopes to reform society by promoting good
government
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Confucian Ideas About Government• Thinks education can transform people• Teachings become foundation for bureaucracy,
a trained civil service• Confucianism is an ethical system of right and
wrong, not a religion• Chinese government and social order is based on
Confucianism
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Other Ethical Systems
Daoists Seek Harmony• Laozi teaches that people should follow the
natural order of life• Believes that universal force called Dao guides
all things• Daoism philosophy is to understand nature and
be free of desire• Daoists influence sciences, alchemy, astronomy,
medicine
Legalists Urge Harsh Rule• Legalism emphasizes the use of law to restore
order; stifles criticism• Teaches that obedience should be rewarded,
disobedience punished
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I Ching and Yin and Yang• I Ching (The Book of Changes) offers good advice,
common sense• Concept of yin and yang—two powers represent
rhythm of universe• Yin: cold, dark, soft, mysterious; yang: warm, bright,
hard, clear• I Ching and yin and yang explain how people fit into
the world
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The Qin Dynasty Unifies China
The Qin Dynasty• Qin Dynasty replaces Zhou Dynasty in third
century B.C.
A New Emperor Takes Control• Emperor Shi Huangdi unifies China, ends fighting,
conquers new lands• Creates 36 administrative districts controlled by Qin
officials• With legalist prime minister, murders Confucian scholars, burns books• Establishes an autocracy, a government with
unlimited power
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A Program of Centralization• Shi Huangdi builds highways, irrigation projects;
increases trade• Sets standards for writing, law, currency, weights and
measures• Harsh rule includes high taxes and repressive
government
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Great Wall of China• Emperor forces peasants to build Great Wall to keep
out invaders
The Fall of the Qin • Shi Huangdi’s son loses the throne to rebel leader;
Han Dynasty begins
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Han Emperors in China The Han Dynasty expands China’s borders and develops a system of government that lasts for centuries.
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The Han Restore Unity to China
Han Emperors in China
Troubled Empire• In Qin Dynasty peasants resent high taxes and harsh
labor, rebel
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Liu Bang Founds the Han Dynasty• Liu Bang defeats Xiang Yu, a rival for power, and
founds Han Dynasty• Han Dynasty—begins in 202 B.C., lasts 400 years• Han Dynasty has great influence on Chinese people,
culture• Liu Bang establishes centralized government—a
central authority rules• Liu Bang lowers taxes and reduces punishments to
keep people happy
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The Empress Lü• Liu Bang dies in 195 B.C.; wife Lü seizes control
of empire• Empress Lü rules for her young son, outlives him• Palace plots and power plays occur throughout
Han Dynasty
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The Martial Emperor• Liu Bang’s great-grandson Wudi rules from 141 to
87 B.C.• “Martial Emperor” Wudi defeats Xiongnu
(nomads) and mountain tribes• Colonizes Manchuria, Korea, and as far south as
what is now Vietnam
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A Highly Structured Society
Emperor’s Role• Chinese believe their emperor has authority to
rule from god• Believe prosperity reward of good rule; troubles
reveal poor rule
Structures of Han Government• Complex bureaucracy runs Han government• People pay taxes and supply labor, military service• Government uses peasant labor to carry out public
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Confucianism, the Road to Success• Wudi’s government employs 130,000;
bureaucracy of 18 ranks of jobs• Civil service jobs—government jobs obtained
through examinations• Job applicants begin to be tested on knowledge
of Confucianism• Wudi favors Confucian scholars, builds school to
train them• Only sons of wealthy can afford expensive
schooling• Civil service system works well, continues until
1912
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Han Technology, Commerce, and Culture
Technology Revolutionizes Chinese Life• Invention of paper in A.D. 105 helps spread
education• Collar harness, plow, wheelbarrow improve
farming
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Agriculture Versus Commerce• As population grows, farming regarded as important activity• Government allows monopolies—control by one
group over key industries• Techniques for producing silk become state secret
as profits increase
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The Han Unifies Chinese Culture
Bringing Different Peoples Under Chinese Rule• To unify empire, Chinese government encourages
assimilation• Assimilation—integrating conquered peoples into
Chinese culture• Writers encourage unity by recording Chinese history
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Women’s Roles—Wives, Nuns, and Scholars• Most women work in the home and on the farm• Some upper-class women are educated, run shops,
practice medicine
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The Fall of the Han and Their Return
The Rich Take Advantage of the Poor• Large landowners gain control of more and more land• Gap between rich and poor increases
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Wang Mang Overthrows the Han• Economic problems and weak emperors cause
political instability• In A.D. 9, Wang Mang seizes power and stabilizes
empire• Wang Mang is assassinated in A.D. 23; Han soon
regain control
The Later Han Years• Peace restored, Later Han Dynasty lasts until A.D. 220