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    Unit 4Unit 4

    Leading AncientLeading Ancient

    StatesStates

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    ChineseChinese

    CivilizationCivilization

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    Roots of Chinese CivilizationRoots of Chinese Civilization

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    Distinct physical appearance of Pan Ku

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    Xia Dynasty (2205- 1766 BC)Prince Yu

    was regarded as the first princeof the legendary Xia dynasty

    He fought of the river to save his

    kingdom from destruction thatmassive floods bring.

    If not for Yu, we would all have

    been fishes

    Xia Dynasty lasted for 14 generations before decliningXia Dynasty lasted for 14 generations before declining

    & being superseded by the Shang Dynasty.& being superseded by the Shang Dynasty.

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    It cannot be ascertained that it was

    indeed Prince Yu who established the

    Xia Dynasty in 2205 BC. It is possiblethat Prince Yu supposedly fought off

    was the Huang Ho or Yellow River

    which may be found in Northwest

    China where the early Xia and Shang

    civilization were founded.

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    Huang Ho or Yellow river

    Farming

    Community

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    Silkworm

    Spun silk thread

    Spun silk

    cloth

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    Shang Dynasty

    Is almost similar with the Xia dynasty

    Materials and designs of buildings

    Animal bones and tortoise shells were used

    as talisman and for healing infirmities

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    Powerful

    Heavens Mandate

    Is a concept in which Chinese people

    believed that kings were sent by gods to

    rule over and administer them. They

    lead the people in making offerings and

    seeking the intercession of their gods.

    Became the basis and justification for

    dynasties

    Societys leaders

    Compose of ruling families, officials of

    the kings court, including those who

    possessed mystical powers and

    advisers of the kings entire family.

    Ordinary people

    Peasants and their families

    Lived in the countryside

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    Shang were often at war with neighbouring people & moved

    their capital several times, Shang kings could mobilize large

    armies for warfare and huge numbers of workers to

    construct defensive walls and elaborate tombs.

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    The capitals were also moved several times

    due to the overflowing of the Huang Ho.

    Shang priests performed many rituals

    including human sacrifices to implore the

    gods to spare their kingdom from therampaging waters.

    The worship of ancestors were also

    widespread during the Shang. Kings were

    buried with ritual vessels, weapons, jades

    and numerous servants and sacrificial victimssuggesting that the Shang believe in afterlife.

    The people believed that each person had

    two kinds of spirits one is left in this world

    and while the other one joins the spirit

    world.

    Shang dynasty ended in 110 BC due to

    unclear reasons. Some historians say that its

    because the Shang leaders had last the

    heavens mandate, and therefore must be

    replaced.

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    The last centre of the dynasty was

    set up in the province of Hunan.

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    Cultural LinkagesCultural Linkages

    66thth Century BCCentury BC-- Cyrus the GreatCyrus the Great

    --created Persiacreated Persia

    Darius IDarius I -- ZoroastroanismZoroastroanism

    --centralized governmentcentralized government

    Alexander the GreatAlexander the Great

    -- conquered the Persia.conquered the Persia.

    --Died at 323 BCDied at 323 BC

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    Seleucid EmpireSeleucid Empire

    a successor state ofAlexander the Great'sa successor state ofAlexander the Great'sempire.empire.

    It was a major center ofHellenistic cultureIt was a major center ofHellenistic culturewhich maintained the preeminence ofGreekwhich maintained the preeminence ofGreekcustoms and where a Greekcustoms and where a Greek--speakingspeakingMacedonian lite dominated.Macedonian lite dominated.

    Bactria became a part ofthe Seleucid Empire,Bactria became a part ofthe Seleucid Empire,named after its founder, Seleucus I.named after its founder, Seleucus I.

    Nomadic Kushan tribe conquered them.Nomadic Kushan tribe conquered them.

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    Coin of Seleucus I Nicator.

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    ParthiaParthia

    ParthiaParthia is a region ofnorthis a region ofnorth--eastern Iran, besteastern Iran, best

    known for having been the political and culturalknown for having been the political and culturalbase ofthebase ofthe ArsacidArsacid dynasty, rulers ofthedynasty, rulers ofthe

    Parthian Empire.Parthian Empire.

    Controlled the region in the beginningof250Controlled the region in the beginningof250

    BC.BC.

    In 224 AD, PersianIn 224 AD, Persian SassanidsSassanids replaced themreplaced them

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    I

    ndian ExpansionI

    ndian Expansion

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    Early IndiaEarly India Composed ofBangladesh, Pakistan, andComposed ofBangladesh, Pakistan, and

    present day India.present day India.

    Total land area: 4.2 million km. sq.Total land area: 4.2 million km. sq.

    Shape: triangleShape: triangle

    Routes ofIndian invaders:Routes ofIndian invaders:

    1. Human made passages in mountain ranges1. Human made passages in mountain ranges

    ofHinduofHindu kushkush--northwestern part ofcountry.northwestern part ofcountry.2. sea2. sea--western countrieswestern countries

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    Aryan SettlementAryan Settlement Nomadic people from central AsiaNomadic people from central Asia

    Settled in the upper reaches ofSettled in the upper reaches ofGangeticGangetic plainsplains

    Language: indo European familiesLanguage: indo European families

    Passed through the Khyber passPassed through the Khyber pass

    Settled at Hindustan land ofthe HindusSettled at Hindustan land ofthe Hindus

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    DaisyusDaisyus/Dravidians/Dravidians

    Natives ofIndiaNatives ofIndia

    Characteristics:aCharacteristics:a race ofshort, dark skin peoplerace ofshort, dark skin people

    who lived in areas with highwho lived in areas with high fenchesfenches Residence ofHarappaResidence ofHarappa

    Driven away by the AryansDriven away by the Aryans

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    15001500--900 BC900 BC-- Vedic PhaseVedic Phase

    First civilization developed by the AryansFirst civilization developed by the Aryans

    Vedas: collection oforally transmitted texts ofVedas: collection oforally transmitted texts of

    hymns ofdevotion to God, manuals ofsacrificeshymns ofdevotion to God, manuals ofsacrificesand worship. Veda means knowledgeand worship. Veda means knowledge

    Rig Veda: oldestRig Veda: oldest vedaveda

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    Aryans lived in rural areas and slowly moved toAryans lived in rural areas and slowly moved toGangeticGangetic PlainsPlains

    --wayof living improved into semiwayof living improved into semi-- nomadicnomadic

    Social and political structure changesSocial and political structure changes

    --houses: made from hardened mudhouses: made from hardened mud

    --type offamily: extendedtype offamily: extended

    --head offamily: fatherhead offamily: father

    --women: high statuswomen: high status

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    Caste SystemCaste System

    describes the social stratification and socialdescribes the social stratification and social

    restrictionsrestrictions

    A.A. BrahmansBrahmans-- priestspriests

    B.B. KshatriyasKshatriyas--warriors and rulerswarriors and rulers

    C.C. VaisyasVaisyas-- merchants, farmers, tradersmerchants, farmers, tradersD.D. SudrasSudras-- artisans, laborers, servantsartisans, laborers, servants

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    Two great epics that contain information aboutTwo great epics that contain information about

    Aryan life:Aryan life: Mahabharata: discussion ofthe four "goals ofMahabharata: discussion ofthe four "goals of

    life" orlife" or purusharthaspurusharthas as dharma (right action),as dharma (right action),arthaartha (purpose),(purpose), kamakama (pleasure), and(pleasure), and mokshamoksha(liberation).(liberation).

    --battle between two noble familiesbattle between two noble families

    Ramayana: life and struggles ofRamaRamayana: life and struggles ofRama

    900 BC900 BC city states along coast line ofGangescity states along coast line ofGangesriverriver

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    AryansAryans

    Livelihood: carpenters, makers ofbronze toolsLivelihood: carpenters, makers ofbronze tools

    Religion: worshiped godsReligion: worshiped gods

    a.a. IndraIndra-- god ofwarriorsgod ofwarriorsb.b. VarunaVaruna-- god ofheavensgod ofheavens

    c.c. RudraRudra-- god ofrainsgod ofrains

    Persian empire fell India was left open, thisPersian empire fell India was left open, this

    prompted Alexander the Great to comeprompted Alexander the Great to come

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    330 BCAlexander went to India and won the330 BCAlexander went to India and won the

    battle againstbattle against porusporus Indian King.Indian King.

    He stopped there and went to Babylonia

    He stopped there and went to Babyloniawhere he got Malaria and died in 323 BCwhere he got Malaria and died in 323 BC

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    SeleucusSeleucus NicatorNicator II

    Patron ofSeleucidPatron ofSeleucid

    Attempted to take over the territoriesAttempted to take over the territories

    established by Alexander but did not win againstestablished by Alexander but did not win againstthethe MauryansMauryans

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    MauryanMauryan Empire (321Empire (321--184 BC)184 BC)

    ChandraguptaChandragupta MauryaMaurya: established: established MauryanMauryan

    DynastyDynasty

    PataliputraPataliputra: center of: center ofMauryanMauryan DynastyDynasty India became unified under theIndia became unified under the leadeshipleadeship ofanofan

    emperoremperor

    HisHis minitersminiters assisted himassisted him

    TownTown fundamental unit ofgovernmentfundamental unit ofgovernment

    Local chiefLocal chief administered the townadministered the town

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    To wns district provinceTo wns district province

    ViceroyViceroy-- member ofa royal family that rulesmember ofa royal family that rules

    over a provinceover a province

    Under the power ofUnder the power ofMauryanMauryan EmperorEmperor

    a. unityofIndiaa. unityofIndia

    b. economy progressb. economy progress

    c. agriculturec. agriculture heavy taxesheavy taxes irrigationirrigation

    d. other livelihood: mining andd. other livelihood: mining and traidingtraiding

    e. commerce improvede. commerce improved

    f. freedom ofreligion: Hinduism, Buddhism,f. freedom ofreligion: Hinduism, Buddhism,

    JainismJainism

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    KautilyaKautilya

    Adviser ofthe emperorAdviser ofthe emperor

    He authored He authored ArthasastraArthasastra------ political discoursepolitical discourse

    -- the emperor must do good and bad means tothe emperor must do good and bad means tomaintain his authoritymaintain his authority

    To avoid revolts: penaltyTo avoid revolts: penalty

    298 BC: Chandragupta died298 BC: Chandragupta died Being lenient and having big heart: his legacyBeing lenient and having big heart: his legacy

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    Bindustra(298Bindustra(298-- 272 BC)272 BC)

    Chandraguptas sonChandraguptas son

    replaced Chandraguptareplaced Chandragupta

    The empire extended to the eastern part ofThe empire extended to the eastern part of indiaindia

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    AshokaAshoka

    (269

    BC(269

    BC 232

    BC)232

    BC) Grandson ofChandraguptaGrandson ofChandragupta

    DefeatedDefeated KalindasinKalindasin in 261 BCin 261 BC

    Built shrines and monasteriesBuilt shrines and monasterieswithwith Buddhists teachingsBuddhists teachings

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    Gupta Dynasty (320Gupta Dynasty (320--500AD)500AD)

    (Golden Age ofHinduism)(Golden Age ofHinduism)

    320AD:320AD: Chandragupta IChandragupta I, ruler of, ruler ofMagadha kingdom, united the peopleMagadha kingdom, united the peopleand founded the Gupta Dynastyand founded the Gupta Dynasty

    North India: capital ofGupta DynastyNorth India: capital ofGupta Dynasty

    1. they got the control over rich1. they got the control over richmineral deposits and trade in Gangesmineral deposits and trade in Gangesseasea

    2. political alliance with the2. political alliance with the

    LicchayiLicchayi and married aand married a LicchayiLicchayiprincessprincess

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    SamudraguptaSamudragupta

    (335(335--375AD)375AD)

    Chandragupta I died in 335 ADChandragupta I died in 335 AD

    SamudraguptaSamudragupta: his son continued the quest for: his son continued the quest forterritorial expansionterritorial expansion

    Defeated powerful feudal statesDefeated powerful feudal states He took the kingdoms of andHe took the kingdoms of and PadmavatiPadmavati,, MalwasMalwas, the, the

    YaudheyasYaudheyas, the, the ArjunayanasArjunayanas, the, the MadurasMaduras and theand theAbhirasAbhiras, he had incorporated over twenty kingdoms, he had incorporated over twenty kingdomsextended from the Himalayasextended from the Himalayas

    firm believer in Hinduismfirm believer in Hinduism

    He gave himselfthe titlesHe gave himselfthe titles King of KingsKing of Kingsandand WorldWorldMonarchMonarch. He is considered the. He is considered theNapoleon of north IndiaNapoleon of north India..

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    Chandragupta IIChandragupta II

    Son ofSon ofSamudraguptaSamudragupta

    Instrument ofpeace andInstrument ofpeace and

    development to north Indiadevelopment to north India Supported art and sciencesSupported art and sciences

    Information about his leadership can be found:Information about his leadership can be found:

    Writings ofWritings ofF

    aF

    a HsienHsien--chinesechinese BuddhistBuddhistWritinmgsWritinmgs ofofKalidasaKalidasa

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    According toAccording to FaFa HsienHsien::

    People lived a prosperous and plentiful lifePeople lived a prosperous and plentiful life

    The king was generous, patient and never resortThe king was generous, patient and never resort

    harsh punishmentharsh punishment HospitalsHospitals-- free health servicesfree health services

    TravelersTravelers-- free accommodationsfree accommodations

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    Golden Age ofIndian CivilizationGolden Age ofIndian Civilization

    A. LiteratureA. Literature

    dramas and poems ofdramas and poems ofKalidasaKalidasa

    ex.ex. SakuntalaSakuntala-- romantic dramaromantic drama PuranasPuranas-- collection ofmyths andcollection ofmyths and

    philosophical dialogues, basic source for talesphilosophical dialogues, basic source for tales ofofgods central to Hinduismgods central to Hinduism

    Vishnu, Shiva andVishnu, Shiva and ShaktiShakti

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    B. Science and technology was higher than EuropeB. Science and technology was higher than Europe

    The use ofZeroThe use ofZero Decimal SystemDecimal System

    C. Trade and CommerceC. Trade and Commerce

    Indian products were traded to Southeast AsiaIndian products were traded to Southeast Asia India sold spices and cinnamon to RomeIndia sold spices and cinnamon to Rome

    Taxes on agricultural landsTaxes on agricultural lands--wealth ofGuptawealth ofGuptaDynastyDynasty

    Chandragupta II died in 413 AD, he was replacedChandragupta II died in 413 AD, he was replacedbyby KumaraguptaKumaragupta

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    KumaraguptaKumaragupta

    His reign was generally peaceful but receivedHis reign was generally peaceful but received

    threat to Khyber Pass, an important trade routethreat to Khyber Pass, an important trade routebetween Central Asia and South Asia and abetween Central Asia and South Asia and a

    strategic military locationstrategic military location

    Tribes from Central Asia encroaded to GuptianTribes from Central Asia encroaded to Guptian

    territoriesterritories

    After his turn, Skandagupta tookoverAfter his turn, Skandagupta tookover

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    SkandaguptaSkandagupta (455AD)(455AD)

    on his reign, the tribe ofHuns already enteredon his reign, the tribe ofHuns already enteredNorthwest part ofthe kingdomNorthwest part ofthe kingdom

    He made use ofall hisHe made use ofall his strenghthstrenghth but nothingbut nothing

    happenedhappened

    And his death in 467 AD signaled the fall oftheAnd his death in 467 AD signaled the fall oftheGupta DynastyGupta Dynasty

    By16By16thth century, the dynasty was just a part ofthecentury, the dynasty was just a part ofthememorymemory

    Fall ofGupta resulted to political division ofIndiaFall ofGupta resulted to political division ofIndia

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    HarshaHarsha(606AD)(606AD)

    A kind leader just likeA kind leader just like AshokaAshoka

    His kingdom was the onlyone in terms ofHis kingdom was the onlyone in terms of

    strength, to replace Gupta Dynastystrength, to replace Gupta Dynasty His death in 647 AD reverted India to darknessHis death in 647 AD reverted India to darkness

    due to absence ofa strong leader to unify Indiadue to absence ofa strong leader to unify India

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    Expansion ofChineseExpansion ofChinese

    CivilizationCivilization

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    ZhouDynastyZhouDynasty

    (1050

    (1050--

    456

    BC)456

    BC) In 11In 11thth century, ZHOU dynasty rose against andcentury, ZHOU dynasty rose against and

    defeated Shang Dynastydefeated Shang Dynasty

    Traditionally, it was divided into two periods:Traditionally, it was divided into two periods:Western Zhou (1050Western Zhou (1050--770 BC)770 BC)

    Capital: near the LuoyangCapital: near the Luoyang

    Eastern Zhou(771Eastern Zhou(771--456 BC)456 BC)

    Capital: further east to LuCapital: further east to Lu

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    Western ZhouWestern Zhou Stable and peaceful lifeStable and peaceful life

    Zhou kingdom into smaller feudal statesZhou kingdom into smaller feudal states

    feudal lords(chosen byZhou rulers)feudal lords(chosen byZhou rulers)

    Obedient feudal lordsfreedom and authorityObedient feudal lordsfreedom and authority

    Under them were the nobility membersUnder them were the nobility members

    Under them were the peasantsUnder them were the peasants--food productionfood production

    lili-- set ofcomplex rules ofsocial etiquette andset ofcomplex rules ofsocial etiquette and

    personal contactpersonal contact Civilized: practicedCivilized: practiced lili

    Barbarians: never practicedBarbarians: never practiced lili

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    Zhou Dynastys supremacy= very effectiveZhou Dynastys supremacy= very effectivearmed forcesarmed forces

    King YUKing YU-- last emperor ofwesternlast emperor ofwestern zhouzhou

    disowned his son and gave the throne to hisdisowned his son and gave the throne to hisother son queens father sought help ofotherother son queens father sought help ofotherfeudal lords and attacked Luoyang king wasfeudal lords and attacked Luoyang king was

    killed and they moved the capital to Lu.killed and they moved the capital to Lu.

    And gave way to Eastern ZhouAnd gave way to Eastern Zhou

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    Eastern ZhouDynastyEastern ZhouDynasty

    People set up communities in the rich valleyofPeople set up communities in the rich valleyof

    YangtzeYangtze

    F

    ewer feudal states< nobilityF

    ewer feudal states< nobility Power was laid to larger statesPower was laid to larger states

    As a result: kingmere figurehead ofthe stateAs a result: kingmere figurehead ofthe state

    priestlyfunctionspriestlyfunctions

    Power ofeasternPower ofeastern zhouzhou declineddeclined

    After more than 500 years, dynasty endedAfter more than 500 years, dynasty ended

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    Four major forces that threatened toFour major forces that threatened to

    replace the dynasty:replace the dynasty:A.A. WuWu

    B.B. ChuChu

    C.C. YueYueD.D. ChinChin-- led by Luled by Lu PuweiPuwei, defeated the, defeated the ZhousZhous

    256 BC256 BC-- Zhou Dynasty endedZhou Dynasty ended

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    Zhous Contributions to ChinasZhous Contributions to Chinas

    H

    istoryH

    istory1.1. Economic development throughEconomic development through

    expansion oftrade and commerceexpansion oftrade and commerce

    2. Calligraphy: system ofwritten communication2. Calligraphy: system ofwritten communication

    It is an art ofturning square Chinese characters intoIt is an art ofturning square Chinese characters into

    expressive images by the responsiveness ofpaper as well asexpressive images by the responsiveness ofpaper as well as

    the speed and pressure ofa pointed Chinese brushthe speed and pressure ofa pointed Chinese brush

    3. Teachings ofConfucius and Loa Tzu3. Teachings ofConfucius and Loa Tzu

    Most importantMost important

    Basic foundation ofChinese societyBasic foundation ofChinese society

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    Confucianism

    A major system of thought in China.

    Developed by the teachings of Confucius and his

    disciples

    Concerned with the principles of good conduct,

    practice wisdom and proper social relationships.

    With the incorporation of philosophy, religion and

    social custom

    Has influenced the Chinese attitude toward life, setthe patterns of living and standards of social value, and

    provided the background for Chinese political theories

    and institutions

    Has spread from China to Korea, Japan and Vietnam.

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    Confucius advocated a paternalistic government in

    which sovereign is benevolent and honourable and

    the subjects are respectful and obedient. The ruler

    should cultivate a moral perfection in order to set agood example to the people.

    Confucianism clarifies a leaders responsibility over his

    followers.

    A good leader is...

    one who serves both as a mother and father to

    his followers.

    one who observes religious rituals, enforces

    laws concerning farming and the protection of

    the environment

    Confucianism also places premium on the family withthe belief that society may be considered as one big

    family.

    In education, Confucius upheld the theory, remarkable

    for the feudal period in which he lived, that in

    education, there is no class distinction.

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    5 Levels of Interaction that brings Unity

    and Harmony accdg. toConfucius

    Father and sonHusband and wife

    Older sibling and younger siblingFriends

    Leader and follower

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    TaoismTaoism

    22ndnd to Confucianismto Confucianism

    Tao= wayTao= way

    one must do nothing(one must do nothing(wuweiwuwei)) Give birth to Hsu in artGive birth to Hsu in art

    blank paperblank paper

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    Chin DynastyChin Dynasty

    (221

    (221--206

    BC)206

    BC) Defeated all feudal states and unifiedDefeated all feudal states and unified

    Lasted 15 yearsLasted 15 years

    Major contribution: ChinaMajor contribution: China Leader:Leader: QinQin ShihuangdShihuangd, who confiscated all, who confiscated all

    the properties offeudal lordsthe properties offeudal lords

    Ordered construction ofGreat Wall ofChinaOrdered construction ofGreat Wall ofChina

    Major infrastructure: irrigation system and roadsMajor infrastructure: irrigation system and roads

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    Great Wall ofChinaGreat Wall ofChina

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    emperors projectsemperors projects

    huge amount ofmoneyhuge amount ofmoney

    TAXES and FORCED LABOR TAXES and FORCED LABOR

    EXTREME BRUTALITYEXTREME BRUTALITY

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    ShihuangdisShihuangdis death in 210 BC= fall ofdynastydeath in 210 BC= fall ofdynasty

    Result: widespread chaosResult: widespread chaos

    This situation lasted for many years.This situation lasted for many years.

    206 BC206 BC-- Liu Pang(new dynastyLiu Pang(new dynasty) established.) established.

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    Han Dynasty(206Han Dynasty(206--220 BC)220 BC)

    Liu Pang/Kao Su: leaderLiu Pang/Kao Su: leader

    Major contribution: in public administrationMajor contribution: in public administration

    Examination for government officialsExamination for government officials scholarscholar--gentrygentry-- intelligent people who passed theintelligent people who passed the

    examinationsexaminations

    Accounts ofpeoples life under Han Dynasty:Accounts ofpeoples life under Han Dynasty:

    Writings ofWritings ofSumaSuma ChienChien-- Father ofChineseFather ofChineseHistoryHistory

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    Under WangUnder Wang MangsMangs Administration:Administration:

    China became miserable and the people returned theChina became miserable and the people returned thepower to Liu Pang and transferred the capital topower to Liu Pang and transferred the capital toLuoyangLuoyang

    Chinese inventedChinese inventedpaper from fiber, trunk of treespaper from fiber, trunk of treesand abacaand abaca

    SilkproductionSilkproduction-- improved due to invention ofimproved due to invention ofweaving machineweaving machine

    D

    iscovery of compassD

    iscovery of compass Weapons and tools from steelWeapons and tools from steel

    The next phase in China was chaosThe next phase in China was chaos

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    Sui Dynasty(581Sui Dynasty(581--618AD)618AD)

    YangYang JianJian// WenWen TiTi-- leaderleader

    Military commander who reunified ChinaMilitary commander who reunified China

    Construction ofGrand CanalConstruction ofGrand Canal-- a canal goinga canal goingto Changto Chang--an and connected YangZhou toan and connected YangZhou toYellow RiverYellow River

    604:604: WenWen Ti was succeeded by his son YangTi was succeeded by his son Yang

    GuangGuang Yang Dynastyfailed Yang Dynastyfailed 618: Yang died and Li Yuan declared himself618: Yang died and Li Yuan declared himself

    an emperor ofan emperor of TangTang DynastyDynasty

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    TangTang Dynasty(619Dynasty(619--907AD)907AD)

    Li Yuan: emperorLi Yuan: emperor

    One ofthe high periods oftraditional ChineseOne ofthe high periods oftraditional Chinesecivilizationcivilization

    ChinaChina cultural center ofEast Asia cultural center ofEast Asia

    ChangChang--an capitalan capital

    TaiTai TsungTsung/ Li Shi Min/ Li Shi Min-- son ofLi Yuanson ofLi Yuan Implemented the policies that madeImplemented the policies that made TangTang

    DynastyfamousDynastyfamous

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    Policies:Policies:

    1.1. Land ReformLand Reform

    2.2. Government ReformsGovernment Reforms

    3.3. Legalist SystemLegalist System Confucius teachings became the basis forConfucius teachings became the basis for

    interaction among people in societyinteraction among people in society

    4.4. Military SystemMilitary System

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    Contributions:Contributions:

    A.A. ArtArt

    Listening to music, painting and poetryListening to music, painting and poetry

    Machine that use wooden blocks for printingMachine that use wooden blocks for printing

    Golden Age ofPoetryGolden Age ofPoetry

    B.B. BuddhismBuddhism

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    The End..The End..

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