Wednesday, February 20, 2013

For those students actually using my blog to study for your test...enjoy!

What important feature do Confucianism and filial piety share? 2pts

Most men failed the civil service tests given by the Han dynasty. If a young man did not pass, what could he do? 2pts

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Chapter 7 - Section 3 - The Qin and Han Dynasties

Summary

The Qin dynasty was ruled by a harsh leader who practiced Legalism. Qin Shihuangdi used force to unify China. Accomplishments of the Qin dynasty include a strong central government, creation of a single form of currency, and the construction of roads and a canal. Despite these advancements, the people of China hated Qin Shihuangdi, and four years after his death, they overthrew the dynasty.
The Han dynasty was founded by Liu Bang. Under the Han dynasty, China's empire grew in size and population. Han inventions included the waterwheel, paper, acupuncture, and the rudder. The invention of the rudder allowed the Chinese to travel to the islands of Southeast Asia and into the Indian Ocean. Chinese merchants also used the Silk Road to transport goods as far as Greece and Rome. After the fall of the Han dynasty, many Chinese began to practice Buddhism to cope with stress and fear.


Textbook Online

Interactive Map - China under the Quin dynasty, 221-207 B.C.E.

Interactive Map - The silk roads, 200 B.C.E.-300 C.E.

Spotlight Video - Chapter 7 - Section 3 - The Qin and Han Dynasties

Flashcards Online

Online Crossword Puzzle

Self-Check Quiz Online

Ancient China - Jeopardy

Monday, February 11, 2013

Chapter 7 - Section 2 - Life in Ancient China

Summary
The Chinese practiced filial piety, which required that children respect their parents and older relatives. After violence weakened the Zhou kingdom, the three Chinese philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism grew out of a need for order.

Textbook Online

Spotlight Video - Chapter 7 - Section 2 - Life in Ancient China

The Dynastic Cycle - Audio Visual

Know It - Show It Online Game

Progress Monitoring Online Quiz

Chapter 7 - Section 1 - China's First Civilization

Summary
China's first civilization developed in the Huang He valley. The Shang and Zhou dynasties ruled China from about 1750 B.C. to 221 B.C. Chinese rulers claimed they had the Mandate of Heaven. Ancient Chinese society was divided into three distinct social classes: landowning aristocrats, farmers, and merchants. The family was the building block of China's society. 

Textbook Online

Spotlight Video - Chapter 7 - Section 1 - China's First Civilization

Shang and Zhou Civilizations - Audio Visual Map

Know It - Show It Online Game

Progress Monitoring Quiz


Monday, February 4, 2013

Chapter 6 Section 3 - India's First Empires


Summary 
An Indian prince named Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan dynasty and India's first empire. Chandragupta established a well-organized government and created a postal system. A Buddhist king, Asoka's efforts included the building of hospitals, stupas, and roads. After his death, the Mauryan dynasty fell apart. For 500 years, India was without a strong leader. When the Gupta empire was created, it reunited most of northern India. India experienced a golden age of art and learning during the Gupta empire.