China Biography

Qin Shihuangdi I. Early Years

A. He was born Prince Zheng of the royal family of the state of Qin (c. 259 BCE). B. He took rule of the Qin empire at the age of 13 at 266 B.C.E.

II.

Significant Events A. He issued the building of the 10,000 Li long wall. B. He killed 460 scholars because they defied him.

III.

Personal Attributes (characteristics) A. He believed in Legalism. B. He was ambitious.

IV.

Contributions A. He made structures among the greatest in the world. B. He unified Chinese government and culture.

V.

My Impressions

A. He was very strict and mean. B. He wanted to fight violently.

King Wu and the Zhou Dynasty I. Early Years

A. He was son of King Wu. (http://zhoudynastyinfoancientchina.weebly.com/king-wu-of-zhou.html) B. He became king after his father even though he had an older brother. (http://zhoudynastyinfoancientchina.weebly.com/king-wu-of-zhou.html)

II.

Significant Events A. He married Yi Jiang. (http://zhoudynastyinfoancientchina.weebly.com/king-wu-of-zhou.html)

B. He only ruled for 3 years. (http://zhoudynastyinfoancientchina.weebly.com/king-wu-of-zhou.html)

III.

Personal Attributes (characteristics)

A. King Wu is diligent. (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/china-news/kingwu-the-zhou-dynastys-first-emperor-respected-heaven-62665.html) B. King Wu loved heaven. (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/chinanews/king-wu-the-zhou-dynastys-first-emperor-respected-heaven-62665.html)

IV.

Contributions A. King Wu took over the Shang dynasty. B. King Wu brought up feudalism.

V.

My Impressions A. I think he is noble.

B. I think he is honorable because he honored his parents by following their advice. (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/china-news/king-wu-the-zhou-dynastysfirst-emperor-respected-heaven-62665.html)

Confucius I. Early Years A. He was born 551B.C.E. in the state of Lu. B. He experienced the disorder when conflict occurred between 2 lords. II. Significant Events A. A significant event is the writing of The Analects. B. Kongfuzi died at 479B.C.E.

III.

Personal Attributes (characteristics) A. He wanted a peaceful and just society. B. He respected Chinese traditions.

IV.

Contributions A. Confucianism. B. Knowledge of how to make a peaceful society.

V.

My Impressions A. He is smart and wise. B. Kongfuzi is kind because he wants peace.

Laozi I. Early Years

A. He was born on 604B.C.E. (http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/laozi-2100.php) B. He spent 8 or 80 years in his mothers womb. (http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_madeinchina/2005-09/27/content_73460.htm) II. Significant Events A. He wrote the Dao De Jing. B. He retired from the government at age of 90.

III.

Personal Attributes (characteristics) A. He is very wise.

B. He is rude for criticizing Kongfuzi. (http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/laozi-2100.php)

IV.

Contributions A. Laozi made Daoism. B. Laozi made ideas to make peace through nature.

V.

My Impressions A. He is patient for taking time to write the Dao De Jing.

B. He is rude for criticizing Kongfuzi. (http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/laozi-2100.php)

Hanfeizi I. Early Years A. He was born 280B.C.E. as the prince of the state of Han B. He ditched his teacher. (http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/253934/Han-Feizi)

II.

Significant Events A. He died at 233B.C.E. B. He wrote a book titled Hanfeizi.

III.

Personal Attributes (characteristics) A. He was strict. B. He does not trust anyone.

IV.

Contributions A. He contributed Legalism. B. He introduced strict laws and punishments.

V.

My Impressions A. He was paranoid. B. He was harsh with punishments.