March 28 & 30, 2017• Based on the evidence (visual discovery)

I am given I can distinguish the mystery of who each dynasty belongs to and

what they contributed to my life today.

• I can examine and analyze thematic maps to learn about the physical geography of

Europe and how it influenced the development of the medieval civilization.

The Crusades truly helped to bring Europe out of the Middle Ages…

Many knights, merchants, and holy men brought back many goods from Asia and Europe wanted more and

more of these goods…thus the need for trade and the rebirth of thought

(aka…the Renaissance)!

The Silk Road

1. Was the Silk Road truly a road? What was it?– It was a bunch of different routes that

weren’t paved.2. What two areas were connected by

the Silk Road?– China (Xian) to Rome

The Silk Road

3. What did each have that the other wanted?– Rome – Gold, Silver, and Precious

Gems– China – Silk, Spices, and Ivory

4. What made the Romans want to come to China?– The Silk…thus the name of the Road

The Silk Road

5. Why was the Silk Road dangerous?– Deserts, Mountains, Brutal Winds,

Poisonous Snakes, Bandits, and Pirates6. The Silk Road allowed what two continents to freely exchange goods?

– Asia and Europe

Workbook

• Page 111- 164

Knowing the Geography1. Label the Sea

of Japan (East Sea),

the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea,the South China

Sea, the Indian Ocean,

and the Bay of Bengal.

>Star the body of water that lies farthest north?

Knowing the Geography

2. Locate the deserts (2) that lie in and near imperial

China. Label them on your

map.

Knowing the Geography3. Suppose

traders were traveling from China to the

Mediterranean region.

What physical features in

China would they have had

to cross? • Traders would

have had to cross the Gobi Desert, the Taklimakan Desert, and part of the Tian Shan mountains.

Knowing the Geography4. Label the Yellow River (Huang He)

and the Yangtze

River (Chang Jiang). Most

of the population of China lives in

this area.

Knowing the Geography5. Draw in the Great Wall of China. Why do you think Chinese emperors were so concerned with attacks coming from this direction?• The northern

border of China does not have mountains or water like the rest of China so it can be open to attack from the North.

Knowing the Geography• 6. China is a

land of great climate variations.

• The South-wet and tropical with rainforests

• NorthWest-dry with deserts

• NorthEast –very cold

The Ancients of BCEMy dynasty lasted for over 800 years (1046 to 256 BCE) which was the longest lasting dynasty. We knew that the king was the king since it was mandated from god and that he would rule correctly. The king had help ruling his area as they instituted the first bureaucracy. We were also given credit for using the first horses and chariots in war, magnetism, dying yarn, and Confucianism.

Zhou – Bag # 3

The Ancients of BCEMy dynasty was the first dynasty of China (2070 BCE -1600 BCE). We were the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze and have a strong army. We used oracle bones and had a calendar. Xi Zhong is credited in legend with inventing a wheeled vehicle. He used a compass, square and rule. Our great emperor Yu the Great was the first king/emperor to be succeeded by his son instead of a man chosen for his virtue. This made the Xia the first Chinese dynasty.

Xia – Bag # 9

The Ancients of BCEMy dynasty was started by a peasant who worked his way up to becoming a military general (206 BCE– 220CE). We believed that only the most talented people should hold jobs and started making an exam that helped pick the most talented people (civil service test). We also made the empire safe from the pesky Xiongu nomads in the north. It was a golden age for China that lead to major expansion. During my dynasty acupuncture was invented, as well as, a wok used for stir-fry and Chinese chess. Eventually my dynasty came into conflict as we needed to raise high taxes which led to extreme poverty and the farmers rebelled assuming we had lost the Mandate of Heaven. Han – Bag # 6

The Ancients of BCEMy dynasty ran from 1600 – 1050 BCE. We made the first cities such as, Anyang. We brought about the first use of warlords, Chinese writing, jade, bronze, oracle bones, and chop sticks. Unfortunately we did not take good care of the poor and the saying, “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer” took effect and our dynasty collapsed when many of my “loyal” subjects rebelled.

Shang – Bag # 4

The Ancients of BCEMy dynasty united China under one rule (221- 206 BCE). We used all of the same money, built roads, and ruled with an iron fist, using legalism to kill anyone who opposed us and burnt books that spoke out against us. We also started the building of the Great Wall of China and moved the capital of China to X’ian (where the Silk Road starts in China). We built the Terracotta Soldier.

Qin – Bag # 7

The Middle Ages of CEMy dynasty ruled Ancient China from 960 to 1279 CE, a time in which China was the most advanced country in the world. We are famous for our many inventions and advances such as, moveable type, gunpowder, and the magnetic compass. We also helped to make the use of rice and tea popular. During my dynasty, we were interested in what a person could do to help our society, not on how much money they had. A poor person could gain scholar official status if they passed a test. The Song dynasty came to an end when they allied with the Mongols against their longtime enemies, the Jin. The Mongols helped them to conquer the Jin, but then turned on the Song. The leader of the Mongols, Kublai Khan, conquered all of China and began his own dynasty, the Yuan dynasty. Song– Bag # 10

The Middle Ages of CEMy dynasty lasted from 581 – 618 CE and helped to reunify China after many years of war. We created a new central government that brought China together. Emperor Jian began to rebuild roads, canals, bridges, and other buildings. My dynasty repaired the Great Wall of China. We also helped to create the first horse collar, yet we used it on a camel. We are also given credit for helping to create an arch bridge and toilet paper. In order to create all the building projects my dynasty used forced labor which led to a peasant uprising.

Sui – Bag # 5

The Middle Ages of CEMy dynasty is one of the most feared as we conquered almost all of Asia. We took over Asia in 1279. My dynasty can also be called Mongolian and the most famous of all leader Kublai Kahn took over. He no longer relied on capability but instead Mongolians only and saw people from conquered China as lower class. The Mongolians made two large advancements in warfare. We came up with a flare and the hand cannon (I guess you could call it the first gun). We also created the world’s first teapot. Like most warrior empires we did not last long as our leaders started to fight amongst themselves allowing a rebel uprising to compromise our power and end it in 1368 CE. Yuan – Bag # 1

The Middle Ages of CEMy Dynasty was established in 618 CE by Li Yuan. Under my dynasty China became wealthy and lasted until 906 CE in a time of peace and prosperity as one of the most powerful nations. . Aristocracy ran much of the government, even the civil service exam was biased and meant for the aristocracy to win. We were even fundamental in the making of paper currency, glass cylinder, playing cards, and porcelain. Look into the sky and you can see our kite and into the water and see the goldfish we learned how to domesticate. Unfortunately, the corrupt government led to a rebellion and my dynasty split into several pieces.

Tang – Bag # 2

The Middle Ages of CEMy dynasty was the last dynasty to exist in the Middle Ages and carry over into the future. We re-established the civil service exams and emphasized moral behavior, kindness, importance of family, and justice for all. During my dynasty if you were a hardworking and skilled you could move up in the social pyramid. My dynasty is known for both small and large advancements. Small advancements such as the bristled toothbrush and nail polish. Large advancements such as a small pox vaccine, completely rebuilding the Great Wall to what you see today, rebuilt the Great Canal, and established. One of our famous explorers, zheng He visited many lands with the Chinese navy. He went throughout Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and even to Africa. After visiting Somalia in Africa he brought back a giraffe for the Emperor (1368 –1644 CE).

Ming – Bag # 8

Timeline of China

Timeline of China