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The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Civilization: From Neolithic Beginnings to Dynastic Power

Explore the rich tapestry of Ancient China's history, beginning with the Neolithic era and the emergence of Peking Man around 750,000 BCE. Discover the Yellow River Civilization, the legendary Hsia Dynasty founded by Yu the Great, and the Shang Dynasty's contributions to writing and bronze craftsmanship. Delve into the philosophical underpinnings of governance, including the “Mandate of Heaven” and the concept of the Dynastic Cycle, which shaped dynastic rule and societal evolution. Join us on a journey through time, from ancient pottery to the sophistication of Chinese empires.

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The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Civilization: From Neolithic Beginnings to Dynastic Power

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  1. Ancient China

  2. Neolithic China

  3. “Peking Man”(750,000 – 500,000 BCE) Sinanthropuspekinesis

  4. Yellow River Civilization

  5. Neolithic Pottery 3000 BCE to2000 BCE

  6. The 4 Old-World River Valley Cultures

  7. “Chung Kuo” (The “Middle Kingdom”)

  8. Hsia Dynasty 2205-1027 BCE

  9. Yu, the Great Founder of the Hsia

  10. “Huangdi” – Emperor • The “Yellow Emperor.” • Legend has it that he ruled for over 100 years. • Associated with the invention of wheeled vehicles, ships, armor, pottery, and silk-making.

  11. Emperor Fuxi • Mythical Hsia ruler. • Taught the Chinese how to read and write, according to legend.

  12. Hsia Plaque, 1700 BCE

  13. Shang Dynasty 1766-1027 BCE

  14. Bronze Age Empires

  15. Shang: 1523-1028 BCE

  16. Oracle Bones

  17. Oracle Bones Calendar

  18. The Evolution of ChineseWriting during the Shang Pictographs Semantic-Phonetics

  19. Axe Scepter – 1100 BCE - jade Ceremonial Dagger – 1028 BCE

  20. ShangUrn

  21. Shang Bronzes

  22. Ritual Wine Vessel – bronze, 13c BCE

  23. Zhou Dynasty 1027 - 256 BCE

  24. Western Zhou:1027-771 BCE

  25. Eastern Zhou:771-256 BCE

  26. Ritual Food Vessel, bronze 11c BCE (Western Zhou)

  27. Pendant of a Dancer - jade 3c BCE (Eastern Zhou)

  28. Ritual Wine Vessel – 4cbronze, silver, gold, copper

  29. Zhou Coins - bronze

  30. “T’ien Ming” The Mandate of Heaven • The leader must lead by ability and virtue. • The dynasty's leadership must be justified by succeeding generations. • The mandate could be revoked by negligence and abuse; the will of the people was important.

  31. A new dynasty comes to power. The emperorreforms the govt.& makes it moreefficient. Start here Emperor isdefeated !! Lives of common people improved;taxes reduced;farming encouraged. TheDynasticCycle Rebel bands findstrong leader whounites them.Attack the emperor. Problems begin(extensive wars,invasions, etc.) Poor looserespect for govt.They join rebels& attack landlords. Taxes increase;men forced towork for army.Farming neglected. Droughts,floods,famines occur. Govt. increasesspending; corruption.

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