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Chapter 7: Early China

Chapter 7: Early China. Section 1: China’s 1 st Civilizations. Chapter 7 Section 1. The Chinese call the Huang He River ________ because it drowned people & destroyed homes. China’s first rulers were probably from the _________ dynasty. The First Capital of China was _______________

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Chapter 7: Early China

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  1. Chapter 7: Early China Section 1: China’s 1st Civilizations

  2. Chapter 7 Section 1 • The Chinese call the Huang He River ________ because it drowned people & destroyed homes. • China’s first rulers were probably from the _________ dynasty. • The First Capital of China was _______________ • The _________ dynasty ruled for more years than any other Chinese dynasty in history. • An important trade item during the Zhou dynasty was ______________.

  3. Chapter 7 Section 3 Questions • Qin Shihuangdi based his rule on what philosophy? • The Great Wall of China was built using the labor of which group? ____________________ • This Chinese invention allowed ships to move their sails and to sail into the wind for the first time. • The Silk Road stretched __________ miles from western China to Southeast Asia. • Buddhism spread during unrest in China after the fall of the ______________ dynasty.

  4. Cruse 8th Grade World History OMS Shang Zhou Qin Han Conclusions When Important Leaders Main Ideas and Accomplishments Influences on Chinese Culture Conclusions

  5. Cruse 8th Grade World History OMS Shang Zhou Qin Han Conclusions When Important Leaders Influences on Chinese Culture Main Ideas and Accomplishments Numerous Kings with large armies and control over the land; ruled from capital city Anyang Influenced religion and culture. Created Chinese written Language. Developed social classes: Farmers, merchants, aristocrats, and royal family. 1750-1122 B.C. Wu Longest lasting dynasty in Chinese history. Est. mandate of Heaven. 1045-256 B.C. Developed irrigation and flood control systems to help farmers grow more crops. Use of censors to check on Gov. Officials. Built the 1st Great Wall to keep out invaders. 221-206B.C. Strengthened central government; created single monetary system. Qin Shihuangdi 202 B.C.-A.D. 220 Popluation and landmass grew. Opened China to trade and commerce. Built the Silk Road. Liu Bang Created civil Service examination. Invented: paper, steel, acupuncture, advance sea travel. Each dynasty advanced China’s social structure. Consistency! Began in 1750 B.C. Ended in A.D. 220 Longevity! Each Dynasty advanced China’s influence on other regions.: Korea, Japan, S.E. Asia Focused on Social Class and Religion. Focused on Farmers and crops. Focused on Government and the Great Wall. Expanded Chinese influence. Began production of important goods. Conclusions

  6. China’s Geography • Huang He, or Yellow River, flows more than 2,900 miles across China. • Flooding of the River brought destruction and good farming conditions. • Chang Jiang, or Yangtze River, is about 3,400 miles long and flows across central China. • China has little farm land because of the mountains and desserts.

  7. The Shang Dynasty • Ruled from 1750 B.C. to 1122 B.C. • Anyang was China’s first Capital. • People were divided into groups. King – Warlords & Royal Officials (Aristocrats) – Traders & Artisans -- Farmers & Slaves. • Believed in many spirits and Gods. • Early writing was Pictographs & Ideographs. • Artisans created bronze works.

  8. The Zhou Dynasty • Wu Wang and his followers rebelled against the Shang and created the Zhou Dynasty. • Longest ruling dynasty in China. • Kings served as heads of Government. • Bureaucracy – officials who are responsible for different areas of government. • The Empire was divided into smaller territories led by an aristocrat.

  9. The Zhou Dynasty • Zhou Kings were thought to be the links between gods and people. • Mandate of Heaven – law that gave Kings right to rule. • Dao – the proper way for kings to rule. • Irrigation & Flood control systems were developed. • Silk was important to trade.

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