Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • China Geo and Dynasties

    Uploaded by

    api-265078501
    945 views13 pages
    This document provides information about Ancient China for a student to learn in order to create a travel brochure advertising Ancient China as a vacation destination for Sumerians. It discusses the major dynasties that ruled China, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. It also describes the concept of the "Mandate from Heaven" and how dynasties could lose power if they lost the mandate. Additionally, it provides geographical and historical context about Ancient China, such as its location between major rivers, its isolation due to surrounding deserts and mountains, and how this affected trade.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    china geo and dynasties

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    This document provides information about Ancient China for a student to learn in order to create a travel brochure advertising Ancient China as a vacation destination for Sumerians. It discusses the major dynasties that ruled China, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. It also describes the concept of the "Mandate from Heaven" and how dynasties could lose power if they lost the mandate. Additionally, it provides geographical and historical context about Ancient China, such as its location between major rivers, its isolation due to surrounding deserts and mountains, and how this affected trade.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as ppt, pdf, or txt
    945 views13 pages

    China Geo and Dynasties

    Uploaded by

    api-265078501
    This document provides information about Ancient China for a student to learn in order to create a travel brochure advertising Ancient China as a vacation destination for Sumerians. It discusses the major dynasties that ruled China, including the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties. It also describes the concept of the "Mandate from Heaven" and how dynasties could lose power if they lost the mandate. Additionally, it provides geographical and historical context about Ancient China, such as its location between major rivers, its isolation due to surrounding deserts and mountains, and how this affected trade.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as ppt, pdf, or txt
    of 13

    Objective: SWBAT

    recognize the dynasties


    and geography of Ancient
    China.
    Calisthenics: Please write your name,
    homeroom, date AND THE FULL QUESTION &
    Who were the Aryans?
    ANSWER
    IN FULLand
    SENTENCES.
    What
    was the Mahabharata
    Ramayana?

    1.
    2.
    3. Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
    4. What was the eight fold path?
    5. What was the Universal Spirit and what religion is it a part of?

    Homework: Complete the practice portion of your notes &


    brochure advertisement. There is NO QUIZ tomorrow.

    Task: Travel Agent


    You are a travel agent living in 2000 BCE. Your
    boss has given you an assignment:
    encourage more Sumerians to visit Ancient
    China. It is your job to create a travel
    brochure that advertizes Ancient China as a
    great vacation destination.
    This week in class we will learn about Ancient
    China. After each lesson, you should have
    some new knowledge that will help you
    advertize.

    Dynasties
    Several
    ruled China. Dynasties
    are families that rule for several
    generations.

    Mandate from Heaven


    Chinese believed that
    gave their Kings
    the power to rule. This
    is called the
    .

    Losing the Mandate from Heaven


    In bad times
    of war or
    draught,
    other rulers
    took over,
    claiming that
    the Kings
    had

    Check for Understanding


    What is a dynasty?
    What is a Mandate from Heaven?
    Why did dynasties end?

    Dynasties
    The four dynasties which ruled Ancient
    China were:
    Shang (1523-1028 BCE)
    Zhou (1027-256 BCE)
    Qin (221-206 BCE)
    Han (206 BCE-220 CE)

    Ancient Chinese Empire (c.3500 - 589 CE)

    To the Tune of Head Shoulders Knees and


    Toes
    Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Qin, Han
    Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Qin, Han
    Ancient Chinese dynasties: from father to son,
    Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Qin, Han

    Geography
    Ancient China was located between the
    Chang Jiang (Yangzte) and Huang He
    (Yellow) rivers.

    Isolation
    Ancient China was surrounded by deserts
    and mountains, which isolated them from
    other civilizations.

    Trade
    Mesopotamians, Ancient Egyptians, and
    Ancient Indians traded with each other.
    Ancient Chinese did not trade with other
    civilizations because the mountains and
    deserts made trade and travel difficult.

    Check for Understanding


    Which rivers was Ancient China located on?
    How did the deserts and mountains around
    China affect the Ancient Chinese?
    Which civilizations traded with each other?

    You might also like