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Imperial China. Confucian Review. 551-479 BCE Teacher of proper conduct & thought Lead through virtuous example. Who was Shi Huangdi ?. “First Emperor ” 259-210 BCE Unified China Through Fear, Brutality and Oppression (a winning combination). The Qin Dynasty 221-207 BCE. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Imperial China
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Confucian Review
• 551-479 BCE• Teacher of proper
conduct & thought
• Lead through virtuous example
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Who was Shi Huangdi?• “First Emperor” 259-210 BCE• Unified China Through Fear, Brutality
and Oppression (a winning combination)
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The Qin Dynasty 221-207 BCE
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What Is Legalism?• The nature of man is evil.• The only way to achieve order is
strict laws and harsh punishments.
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Why Did Qin Collapse?• Because the Qin harsh controls were
hated. • After the death of Shi Huangdi, his
successors were not strong enough to maintain control.
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The Han Dynasty 206 BCE-220 CE
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How did the Han Dynasty strengthen China?
• Relaxed the harsh controls of the Qin.
• Appointed wise Confucian advisors.• Improved internal infrastructure.• Improved government finances.
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What were the achievements of the Han Golden Age?
• Wang Chong’s scientific method: accept theories only when supported by proof.
• Finest technology and engineering in the world.
• Extraordinary art and literature.
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How did the overthrow of the Han reflect the dynastic cycle?
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How did the overthrow of the Han reflect the dynastic cycle?
• The Han lost control of the local rulers and the infrastructure decayed.
• Rebellions sprang up, showing that the Han had lost the Mandate Of Heaven.
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Why did Buddhism appeal to many people in China?
• Because if offered a hope of personal salvation that Confucianism and Daoism did not.
• Because Buddhism was adaptable, absorbing many Chinese traditions, such as filial piety.