AC Ch 5 sect 3 power point

Section 3-Guide to Reading 1: 

Section 3-Guide to Reading 1 Each of China’s early dynasties was led by rulers who were very different. In this section, you will see how the Qin and Han dynasties differed because of their rulers.

Section 3-Guide to Reading 2: 

Section 3-Guide to Reading 2 Qin Shihuangdi used harsh methods to unify and defend China. (page 295) Developments during the Han dynasty improved life for all Chinese. (page 298) The Silk Road carried Chinese goods as far as Greece and Rome. (page 300) Unrest in China helped Buddhism to spread.  (page 303)

Section 3-Guide to Reading 3: 

Section 3-Guide to Reading 3 Qin Shihuangdi  Liu Bang  Han Wudi  Guangzhou Silk Road Luoyang currency civil found secure acupuncture

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 1: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 1 The Great Wall of China stretches about 1,500 miles across northern China. Today, sections of the Great Wall are deteriorating from natural erosion.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 2: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 2 I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi (pages 295–296) A. Qin was a ruler of a local state during the Zhou dynasty. He gradually took over neighboring states and declared himself Qin Shihuangdi, or “First Qin Emperor.” B. Qin’s rule was based on Legalism.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 3: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 3 I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi (pages 295–296)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 4: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 4 C. Qin abolished the officials’ authority to pass their posts on to their sons. He became the only person authorized to fill empty posts. D. Qin united China, created one type of currency, or money; ordered the building of roads and buildings; and connected the Chang Jiang to Guangzhou by canal. I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi (pages 295–296)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 5: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 5 I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi (pages 295–296) E. The Great Wall of China was built to protect the Chinese from the Xiongnu, a nomadic people living north of China. F. Chinese people believed Qin Shihuangdi was a harsh ruler, and they overthrew his dynasty after his death.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 6: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 6 What are some examples of Qin Shihuangdi’s cruelty in ruling his people? Qin punished or killed anyone who opposed him. He forced farmers to leave their farms to build the Great Wall of China. He also burned scholars’ writings. I. Emperor Qin Shihuangdi (pages 295–296)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 7: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 7 II. The Han Dynasty (pages 298–300) A. Liu Bang founded the Han dynasty in 202 B.C., which reached its peak during the rule of Han Wudi. B. Civil service examinations began when Han Wudi started testing potential government employees. Students prepared for many years to take the exams.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 8: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 8 C. The population tripled during the Han dynasty. Farmers had to divide their land among more and more sons, which left them with very little land. Farmers sold their land to aristocrats and became tenant farmers to survive. D. New forms of literature and art appeared during the Han dynasty, and the idea of filial piety became very strong. II. The Han Dynasty (pages 298–300)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 9: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 9 II. The Han Dynasty (pages 298–300)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 10: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 10 E. The Chinese invented many new products during the Han dynasty, such as the waterwheel, the rudder, drill bits, steel, and paper. F. Chinese doctors began practicing acupuncture, the practice of easing pain by sticking needles into patients’ skin. II. The Han Dynasty (pages 298–300)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 11: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 11 II. The Han Dynasty (pages 298–300)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 12: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 12 How did the invention of the rudder change Chinese trade? With the rudder, the Chinese could move ships’ sails differently. Ships could now sail into the wind rather than with it. This meant Chinese ships could travel to the islands of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. II. The Han Dynasty (pages 298–300)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 13: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 13 III. The Silk Road (pages 300–302) A. Silk was the most valuable trade product. B. The Silk Road was an overland trade route extending from western China to southwest Asia.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 14: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 14 C. Travel along the Silk Road was difficult, so many merchants stopped after part of the journey and sold their goods. D. The Silk Road brought Chinese merchants in contact with many different civilizations, which led to an exchange of good and ideas. III. The Silk Road (pages 300–302)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 15: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 15 III. The Silk Road (pages 300–302) Click the map to view a dynamic version.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 16: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 16 What empire had General Zhang Qian encountered during his 13-year trip west, and how did he describe it upon his return? He described the Roman Empire and its large cities with people wearing embroidered clothes and driving chariots. III. The Silk Road (pages 300–302)

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 17: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 17 IV. Major Changes in China (page 303) A. Buddhism spread from India to China. B. The Han dynasty fell after wars, rebellions, and plots against the emperor. Civil war began, and nomads invaded the country before the government collapsed. C. Buddhism helped people cope with the chaotic times.

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 18: 

Section 3-Daily Lesson Notes 18 How did Buddhism become popular in China? First, merchants from India brought Buddhism to China. During the unrest of the fall of the Han dynasty, people found comfort in the teachings of Buddhism, and more people began practicing the Buddhist religion. IV. Major Changes in China (page 303)

Section 3-Section Review 1: 

Section 3-Section Review 1 The short-lived Qin dynasty helped to unify China. During the Han dynasty, people began taking tests for government jobs. New inventions, such as the waterwheel and paper, were created. The Silk Road was an important trade route that linked China to the West. As the Han dynasty lost power, many Chinese became followers of Buddhism.

Section 3-Section Review 2: 

Section 3-Section Review 2 1. Why did Qin Shihuangdi have the Great Wall built? The Great Wall was built to keep out the Xiongnu. 2. What was the purpose of the civil service examinations? The purpose of the civil service examinations was to find the best and most talented people to work in government.

Section 3-Section Review 3: 

Section 3-Section Review 3 3. Geography Skills What geographic features made using the Silk Road difficult? Mountains, deserts, rivers, and a harsh terrain made the Silk Road difficult to use. (3) CA CS3.

Section 3-Section Review 4: 

Section 3-Section Review 4 4. Cause and Effect Draw a diagram to show the causes of the Han dynasty’s fall. Your diagram may include: weak emperors; central government lost power; unrest among farmers; and civil war and invasion. (4) CA 6WS1.3

Section 3-Section Review 5: 

Section 3-Section Review 5 5. The Big Ideas How did Qin Shihuangdi make China’s society more stable? He appointed censors who watched over government officials and appointed aristocrats who ran provinces rather than allowing their positions to be hereditary. (5) CA HR3.