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1 Warm-up Questions What was the official government policy under Wudi? Who was the peasant emperor of the Han Dynasty?

2 Ancient China The Han Dynasty Ancient Civilizations Mr. Hollingsworth World History Tuesday October 23, 2018

3 Today s Learning Targets I will use academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will locate key geographical features of China on a map. I will describe key features of early Chinese dynasties.

4 Warm-up Questions What was the official government policy under Wudi? Confucianism Who was the peasant emperor of the Han Dynasty? Liu Bang

5 Interpreting Maps Use the map on the next slide to answer the following questions: Why do you believe the Han Dynasty developed this unusual border shape? What is the approximate length of the Great Wall?

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7 Interpreting Maps Why do you believe the Han Dynasty developed this unusual border shape? The Silk Road What is the approximate length of the Great Wall? 6815 miles

8 The Han Dynasty Han Dynasty Government Liu Bang s army wins control Bang becomes 1 st emperor of Han Dynasty The Rise of a New Dynasty Bang was a peasant warrior Mandate of Heaven Well liked by soldiers and peasants Ended Legalism lowered taxes, gave land to supporters Relied on educated officials to help rule

9 The Han Dynasty Wudi Creates a New Government 140 B.C. Wudi comes to power Creates strong central government Confucianism becomes official government philosophy Establishes university to teach Confucius ideas

10 Han Dynasty Government gained control of China after the collapse of the dynasty and established the dynasty. Liu Bang / Qin / Han

11 The Rise of a New Dynasty Liu Bang was the first to become by the mandate of heaven. He was respected and trusted by and. peasant / emperor / soldiers / peasants

12 Wudi Creates a New Government 140 BC Wudi wants a central government. He took, raised, and took control of. stronger / land / taxes / grain became the official governmental philosophy. were given to see if a person was qualified for government job. Confucianism / Exams

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14 Key Terms Review A prediction oracle A hard gemstone. jade

15 Key Terms Review To alter or change, to differ vary Farmers with small farms peasants

16 Key Terms Review first emperor Shi Huangdi A barrier to stop invaders from the north Great Wall

17 Key Terms Review People of high rank who provided soldiers to the king. lords moral values ethics

18 Key Terms Review The practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain. acupuncture

19 Key Terms Review An invention used to tell time by measuring shadows cast by the sun. sundial A device that measures the strength of an earthquake. seismograph

20 Key Terms Review Teachings of Kongfuzi Confucianism People are bad by nature and needed harsh laws to be controlled legalism

21 Key Terms Review Living in harmony with nature Daoism

22 Existing TAO 299 Fog makes the world a painting obscure. Even close trees are half unseen. But a lonesome crow won t stop calling: He objects to being in this dream. Deng Ming-Dao

23 Today s Learning Targets I can use academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can locate key geographical features of China on a map. I can describe key features of early Chinese dynasties.

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