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Classical China
MAP OF CHINA
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Classical China
Locating China on a map and identifying important contributions of the civilizations past
Geography
CHINESE GEOGRAPHY
Centered along the Huang He River
Geography kept China very isolated
Flooding of the Huang He
FLOODING OF THE HUANG HE
CONSTRUCTING DIKES
CHINESE GEOGRAPHY
The Silk Road allowed for trade between China and the rest of Europe and Asia
CHINESE GEOGRAPHY
Invaders entered China from the North—The Mongols
MAP OF CHINA
ChinaHuang He
River
Pacific Ocean
Silk Road
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• Centered along the Huang He River
• Geographically isolated
• The Silk Road allowed for trade b/w China and the west
• Invaders entered China from the North
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Classical China
Locating China on a map and identifying important contributions of the civilizations past
Geography Dynasties
CHINESE DYNASTIES
China was ruled by families—known as dynasties
The rulers were considered divine = holy
Served under the Mandate of Heaven
The FRAME
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• Centered along the Huang He River
• Geographically isolated
• The Silk Road allowed for trade b/w China and the west
• Invaders entered China from the North
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• China was ruled by a succession of families—known as dynasties
• The rulers were considered divine (holy)
• Served under the Mandate of Heaven
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Classical China
Locating China on a map and identifying important contributions of the civilizations past
Geography Dynasties Great Wall of China
THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
THE GREAT WALL
Built by emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
Built for protection/ defense
Protected against invaders from the North—The Mongols
QIN DYNASTY
Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi ‘The Tiger of
Qin’ Built Great
Wall of China ‘Terra Cotta
Army’
THE GREAT WALL—DO NOT WRITE IN Expanded over 4,000 miles across
northern ChinaRoanoke to Los Angeles- 2,392 miles
Did not keep out invadersBut did illustrate the power of Chinese
government Wall became a symbol for the Chinese
peopleDividing and protecting the civilized from
the savage and nomadichttp://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpYRZdw0UpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJSw0l0cJPs
The FRAME
Key Topic
is about . . .
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Main Idea
• Centered along the Huang He River
• Geographically isolated
• The Silk Road allowed for trade b/w China and the west
• Invaders entered China from the North
Details
Main Idea
• China was ruled by families—known as dynasties
• The rulers were considered divine (holy)
• Served under the Mandate of Heaven
Details
Main Idea
• Built by Qin Shi Huangdi
• Built for protection/ defense
• Protected against invaders from the North
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Classical China
Locating China on a map and identifying important contributions of the civilizations past
Geography Dynasties Great Wall of China
Contributions
CHINESE CONTRIBUTIONS
Civil Service System—Government officials based on merit = ability
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION—DO NOT WRITE
The Han instituted a Civil Service Exam for government positions
Government officials win positions based on merit no family class or background
To find the most qualified they set up a system of exams
Exam based on the teachings of Confucius In theory anyone could take the exam
Reality only wealthy males
CHINESE CONTRIBUTIONS Silk Road—opened China to Europe and the
Middle East
THE SILK ROAD—DO NOT WRITE
The Silk Road was created under emperor Wudi
Linked China to the west China exported large amounts of silk to the
west Became prized possession in the west
Outposts were created to relay trade Goods moved from stage to stage Distance was too great for singular travel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfe-eNq-Qyg\
HAN DYNASTY Contributions
Paper for writingShips for sailingCompasses for
astronomySilk for clothingPorcelain for
pottery
The FRAME
Key Topic
is about . . .
Details
Main Idea
• Centered along the Huang He River
• Geographically isolated
• The Silk Road allowed for trade b/w China and the west
• Invaders entered China from the North
Details
Main Idea
• China was ruled by a succession of families—known as dynasties
• The rulers were considered divine (holy)
• Served under the Mandate of Heaven
Details
Main Idea
• Built by Qin Shi Huangdi
• Built for protection/ defense
• Protected against migratory invaders from the North
Details
Main Idea
• Civil Service System– Govt. officials based on merit, not family
• Silk Road—opened China to Europe and the Middle East
• Paper• Porcelain• Ships• Compass• Silk
Classical China
Locating China on a map and identifying important contributions of the civilizations past
Geography Dynasties Great Wall of China
Contributions