ANCIENT CHINA

Huang-He River• “Cradle of Agriculture”• Very fertile• Carries silt from the areas through which it travels- “yellow color”

Shang Dynasty• 1600 BC -1046 BC• Located along the Huang-He river• Important Aspects: Writing System developed• Could record discoveries and history

Great Wall of China• Chinese landmark• Built for protection from

invasions from the north (Mongols)

Qin Shi Huang 221B.C - 206 B.C• Ruler in China• First emperor• United China into one

country

Mandate of Heaven• The belief that gods would only allow a government to stay in power as long as it was good and moral.• Developed during the Zhou Dynasty

Han Dynasty• 206 B.C – 220 A.D• Emperor Wudi (prosperous time for China)• Achievements;• Started a civil service system• Invented paper• Acupuncture

Confucianism• Born 551 BC• Teachings based on honesty• 1st level: being honest is good for your personality• 2nd level: you should be honest out of duty or obligation• 3rd level: you should be honest because you are thinking of the feelings of other people, like your family•Wanted people to think for themselves

Taoism• Chinese Folk Religion• Embraced an ancient Chinese belief in balance• Concept of yin and yang

Silk Road• Trade Route• Traded silk, gold, ivory, exotic animals and other goods• Buddhism spread