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•Ancient China contributed much to the Western World. Ancient China contributed much to the Western World. •Accomplishments in Philosophy, Accomplishments in Philosophy, ReligionReligion, , ArtsArts, , ArchitectureArchitecture, Technology, and , Technology, and MedicinesMedicines•Without many Chinese inventions our society would vary Without many Chinese inventions our society would vary greatly from how we perceive it todaygreatly from how we perceive it today•Ancient China lasted from the beginning of the Neolithic Ancient China lasted from the beginning of the Neolithic Period in Period in 12000 B.C.E. 12000 B.C.E. until the end of the Classical Imperial until the end of the Classical Imperial Era in 1234 C.EEra in 1234 C.E

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Taoism (Daoism)Taoism (Daoism)•The founder of Taoism was Lao-Tzu (604-531 B.C.E), a contemporary The founder of Taoism was Lao-Tzu (604-531 B.C.E), a contemporary of  Confuciusof  Confucius•He was searching for a way that would avoid the constant feudal He was searching for a way that would avoid the constant feudal warfare and other conflicts that disrupted life during his lifetimewarfare and other conflicts that disrupted life during his lifetime•This resulted in his book: This resulted in his book: Tao-te-ChingTao-te-Ching•Taoism started as a combination of  psychology and philosophy but Taoism started as a combination of  psychology and philosophy but evolved into a religion in 440 CE when it was adopted as a state evolved into a religion in 440 CE when it was adopted as a state religionreligion•This marked Lao-Tzu ascension into godhead (venerated as a deity)This marked Lao-Tzu ascension into godhead (venerated as a deity)

Taoist Beliefs & PracticesTaoist Beliefs & Practices•Tao is the first-cause of the universe - it is a force that flows Tao is the first-cause of the universe - it is a force that flows through all lifethrough all life•Time is cyclical, not linear as in Western thinking Time is cyclical, not linear as in Western thinking •Yin (dark side) is the breath that formed the earth, Yang (light Yin (dark side) is the breath that formed the earth, Yang (light side) is the breath that formed the heavens side) is the breath that formed the heavens •They symbolize pairs of  opposites which are seen throughout the They symbolize pairs of  opposites which are seen throughout the universe, such as good and evil, light and dark, male and femaleuniverse, such as good and evil, light and dark, male and female•Intervention by human civilization upsets the balances of Yin and Intervention by human civilization upsets the balances of Yin and YangYang•The Tao surrounds everyone and therefore everyone must listen to The Tao surrounds everyone and therefore everyone must listen to find enlightenmentfind enlightenment

Yin YangYin Yang

Lau TzuLau Tzu

•Five main organs and orifices of  the body correspond to the five Five main organs and orifices of  the body correspond to the five parts of  the sky: water, fire, wood, metal and earth.parts of  the sky: water, fire, wood, metal and earth.•Each person must nurture the Ch'I that has been given to themEach person must nurture the Ch'I that has been given to them•Goal of  everyone is to become one with the TaoGoal of  everyone is to become one with the Tao•Development of  virtue is one's chief taskDevelopment of  virtue is one's chief task•The Three Jewels to be sought are compassion, moderation and The Three Jewels to be sought are compassion, moderation and humilityhumility•Taoists follow the art of  wu wei; which is to achieve action Taoists follow the art of  wu wei; which is to achieve action through minimal actionthrough minimal action•One should plan in advance and consider carefully each action One should plan in advance and consider carefully each action before making it before making it •Taoists are kind to other individuals, largely because such an Taoists are kind to other individuals, largely because such an action tends to be reciprocatedaction tends to be reciprocated•Taoists believe that people are compassionate by natureTaoists believe that people are compassionate by nature

Tai-ChiTai-Chi•Long history involvement by Taoists in various Long history involvement by Taoists in various exercise and movement techniquesexercise and movement techniques•Tai chi works on all parts of  the bodyTai chi works on all parts of  the body•Stimulates the central nervous system, lowers Stimulates the central nervous system, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress and gently tones blood pressure, relieves stress and gently tones muscles without strainmuscles without strain•Enhances digestion, elimination of  wastes and the Enhances digestion, elimination of  wastes and the circulation of  bloodcirculation of  blood•Tai-Chi's rhythmic movements massage the Tai-Chi's rhythmic movements massage the internal organs and improve their functionalityinternal organs and improve their functionality•Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that illness Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that illness is caused by blockages or lack of  balance in the is caused by blockages or lack of  balance in the body's chi (intrinsic energy)body's chi (intrinsic energy)•Tai Chi is believed to balance this energy flowTai Chi is believed to balance this energy flow

World Tai Chi Day SymbolWorld Tai Chi Day Symbol

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AlchemyAlchemy•Discovery of medicine in Ancient China started more than 2,000 years agoDiscovery of medicine in Ancient China started more than 2,000 years ago•Goal of medicine was to make an Elixir of Life for the EmperorsGoal of medicine was to make an Elixir of Life for the Emperors•Elixir of Life is a potion that the Chinese believed would make you live forever; become immortalElixir of Life is a potion that the Chinese believed would make you live forever; become immortalIdea to discover an elixir and the science of medicine was influenced by Tao Ch'ien who was a famous poet and Idea to discover an elixir and the science of medicine was influenced by Tao Ch'ien who was a famous poet and philosopherphilosopherStated that if one discovered the method of turning metal into gold they would at the same time discover the Stated that if one discovered the method of turning metal into gold they would at the same time discover the elixir of lifeelixir of lifeTsou Yen who was a pharmacologist, formed a theory on how he thought diseases were causedTsou Yen who was a pharmacologist, formed a theory on how he thought diseases were caused•Stated that two spirit-like life forces (Yin and Yang) flowed through the bodyStated that two spirit-like life forces (Yin and Yang) flowed through the body•Believed diseases were thought to be caused when either Yin or Yang were out of balanceBelieved diseases were thought to be caused when either Yin or Yang were out of balance•Used herbs, minerals, and animal organsUsed herbs, minerals, and animal organs

Medicine to ScienceMedicine to Science•Tsou Yen wrote theories about elements and made a system of Tsou Yen wrote theories about elements and made a system of rules of classifying large and small objectsrules of classifying large and small objects•Shen Nong contributed to Tsou Yen’s work by organizing herbal Shen Nong contributed to Tsou Yen’s work by organizing herbal medicine into two categories: "Four Spirits" and "Five Tastes“medicine into two categories: "Four Spirits" and "Five Tastes“•““Four Spirits” - Medicines that made your body respond to cold, Four Spirits” - Medicines that made your body respond to cold, hot, warm, or coolhot, warm, or cool•““Five Tastes” – Medicine that is sour, bitter, hot, sweet, or salty Five Tastes” – Medicine that is sour, bitter, hot, sweet, or salty when tastedwhen tasted

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Chart of Medincal PropertiesChart of Medincal Properties

Important FiguresImportant Figures•Li Shao-Chun was the first doctor/pharmacologist mentioned in early Chinese recordsLi Shao-Chun was the first doctor/pharmacologist mentioned in early Chinese records•Bian Que was recognized as the ‘Shaman of Life’ as he reportedly brought a ‘dead’ prince back to lifeBian Que was recognized as the ‘Shaman of Life’ as he reportedly brought a ‘dead’ prince back to life•Prince was actually in a coma; the use of acupuncture rekindled blood flow in certain points of the bodyPrince was actually in a coma; the use of acupuncture rekindled blood flow in certain points of the body•In 100 B.C.E. Shen Nong invented the first set of herbal medicinesIn 100 B.C.E. Shen Nong invented the first set of herbal medicines•made a graph full of herbs and their usesmade a graph full of herbs and their uses•Li Shizen travelled through China to find every medical achievementLi Shizen travelled through China to find every medical achievement•Listed 1,892 herbs and 11,000 prescriptions in a bookListed 1,892 herbs and 11,000 prescriptions in a book•Also corrected mistakes in some medicine uses and classified all the herbs used in medicineAlso corrected mistakes in some medicine uses and classified all the herbs used in medicine

AcupunctureAcupuncture•About a century after the discovery of medicine acupuncture was inventedAbout a century after the discovery of medicine acupuncture was invented•Needles are put in certain parts of the person's bodyNeedles are put in certain parts of the person's body•Believed that if you put needles in specific spots, Yin and Yang would be become balancedBelieved that if you put needles in specific spots, Yin and Yang would be become balanced•Relieve pain and wouldn't catch any illness when balancedRelieve pain and wouldn't catch any illness when balanced•Chinese believed that two dragon spirits lived in one’s heart; the Black Dragon and the White DragonChinese believed that two dragon spirits lived in one’s heart; the Black Dragon and the White Dragon•Black Dragon represented bad luck and evilBlack Dragon represented bad luck and evil•White Dragon spirit represented eternity and good luckWhite Dragon spirit represented eternity and good luck•Doctors had to inspect one’s tongue to determine which Dragon resided in on’es heartDoctors had to inspect one’s tongue to determine which Dragon resided in on’es heart•Yellow Tongue – Meant fire from the Dragon had risen in your stomachYellow Tongue – Meant fire from the Dragon had risen in your stomach•Purple Tongue – Meant that one’s heart is pumping unhealthy bloodPurple Tongue – Meant that one’s heart is pumping unhealthy blood•Red Tongue - HealthyRed Tongue - Healthy•Yellow or Purple Tongue - Black DragonYellow or Purple Tongue - Black Dragon•Red Tongue – White DragonRed Tongue – White Dragon

Meridians of the BodyMeridians of the Body

Face AcupunctureFace Acupuncture

Great Wall of ChinaGreat Wall of China•Construction of the wall started in 227BC, lead by emperor QinConstruction of the wall started in 227BC, lead by emperor Qin•The Great Wall of China is 6700 kilometers longThe Great Wall of China is 6700 kilometers long•Runs from east to west crossing over 5 provinces.Runs from east to west crossing over 5 provinces.One of the Seven Wonders of the WorldOne of the Seven Wonders of the World•Main purpose of the wall was to block out the Mongolians from Main purpose of the wall was to block out the Mongolians from invadinginvading•The wall is about 2300 years oldThe wall is about 2300 years old•Small watch towers were built in sections of the wall for Small watch towers were built in sections of the wall for warriors/generals to watch for any invading forceswarriors/generals to watch for any invading forces•Symbolizes the power and might of the ancient EmperorsSymbolizes the power and might of the ancient Emperors

Temple of HeavenTemple of Heaven•The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifices to the heavensoffer sacrifices to the heavens•Surrounded by a long wall and its size is three times larger than the Surrounded by a long wall and its size is three times larger than the Forbidden CityForbidden City•Northern part of the wall is semicircular; symbolizes the heavensNorthern part of the wall is semicircular; symbolizes the heavens•Southern part of the wall is square; symbolizes the earthSouthern part of the wall is square; symbolizes the earth•There are many temples within the Temple of HeavenThere are many temples within the Temple of Heaven•Grandest one is the The Hall of Annual Prayer.Grandest one is the The Hall of Annual Prayer.These temples were very important back in ancient China, because emperors These temples were very important back in ancient China, because emperors would pray on good things to happen to China through these templeswould pray on good things to happen to China through these temples•Today these temples are still standing in Beijing an are open to the publicToday these temples are still standing in Beijing an are open to the public

Great Wall of ChinaGreat Wall of China

Temple of HeavenTemple of Heaven

The Stone LionsThe Stone Lions•Ancient Chinese believed that the lion was a special/sacred animalAncient Chinese believed that the lion was a special/sacred animal•Believe that lions were the king of the animal worldBelieve that lions were the king of the animal world•Represent power and courageRepresent power and courageMost houses back in Ancient China had two stone lions guarding themMost houses back in Ancient China had two stone lions guarding them•One was male and the other was femaleOne was male and the other was female•Stone lions had lumps on their head; lumps represented the Stone lions had lumps on their head; lumps represented the ranking of the owner of the houseranking of the owner of the house•Believed that the main purpose of having stone lions guarding their homes Believed that the main purpose of having stone lions guarding their homes was to protect against evilwas to protect against evil•Even today some homes in China and even North America have stone Even today some homes in China and even North America have stone lions in front of their houses to protect and lions in front of their houses to protect and guard the homeguard the home

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Hall of Annual PrayerHall of Annual Prayer