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Early China

Early China. Zhou and Qin. “Grrr…”. Zhou Dynasty 1028 BCE - 221 BCE. “ Mandate of Heaven ”- philosophical concept, right to rule determined by virtue. Achievements of the Zhou. Built roads expanded trade Iron plows irrigation Confucianism. Qin Dynasty 221 BCE – 207 BCE.

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Early China

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  1. Early China Zhou and Qin “Grrr…”

  2. Zhou Dynasty1028 BCE - 221 BCE • “Mandate of Heaven”- philosophical concept, right to rule determined by virtue.

  3. Achievements of the Zhou • Built roads • expanded trade • Iron plows • irrigation • Confucianism

  4. Qin Dynasty221 BCE – 207 BCE • Shi Huangdi “first emperor” • Built Great Wall • Unified China • burned books so Chinese would forget about past diversity Do you like my Hat?

  5. Chinese Society and Culture • Family (important!) • Filial Piety: Confucianism demanded respect for your parents above all else

  6. Society • Three Classes 1. Landowners – wealthy 2. Peasants (90%) • Rent= crops • Pay taxes 3. Merchants –shopkeepers, traders, bankers • Bottom of society

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