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Ancient China ~ Chapter 6
This packet contains the following worksheets:
1. Title Page
2. China Map HW Questions
3. China DBQ Practice, Page 1
4. China DBQ Practice, Page 2
5. China DBQ Practice, Page 3
6. China DBQ Practice, Page 4
7. Chinese Philosophies - Cornell Notes
8. Chinese Philosophies Cont. – Cornell Notes
9. Interactive Story for China, Page 1
10.Interactive Story for China, Page 2
1. What are the key geographical features that make up East Asia?
2. How is the the geography of East Asia alike/different when compared to
other river valley civilizations that we have studied?
3. I can accurately create and place dates on a timeline.
4. What are the three major philosophies of ancient China (Confucianism,
Taoism & Legalism) and what are the main beliefs & founders of each?
5. What was the purpose of the Great Wall and the Silk Road?
6. How do you question using a document – DBQ?
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China Map Questions (use page 161 of your textbook for a visual)
1. Name and locate the two large rivers that run through China.
2. Identify some of the physical features that dominate China’s geography? (List 3)
3. Based on the physical geography, where do you think Chinese civilizations would have
started? Why?
4. What examples can you find to show how the geography of China led them to be isolated
from other civilizations for thousands of years? List and explain at least 2.
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World History: Chapter 6 – Ancient China
Cornell Notes
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Topic/Objective:
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Philosophies of Ancient China
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Essential Question: What are the 3 philosophies of ancient China and what do they believe?
Questions:
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CONFUCIANISM
Summary:
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Essential Question: What are the 3 philosophies of ancient China and what do they believe?
Questions:
Notes:
DAOISM
LEGALISM
Summary:
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Interactive Story for China
Terms:
Huang He= Rolling on a river
Silt= Flood, Flood, Flood, evaporation, silt!
Yangzi= The other one
Confucius or Confucianism: “Confucius Said…”
Ethics= The right thing
Daoism= Just go with the flow, man
Legalism= Our way or the highway!
Strict= (with a ruler) Listen to me!
Shi Huangdi= I shall liver forever!
Once upon a time in the land of China, people settled along the Huang He or
Yellow River. People decided to settle next to the Huang He River because of the
fertile silt that was left behind by the floods. The fertile silt from the floods left a
layer of fresh soil on the ground to help them get a surplus of crops. The silt was
very good. The silt came with the floods. However, there were also other terrible
things that came with the floods. The Huang He was not only just known for silt, it
was also known as China’s Sorrow. It was called China’s Sorrow because the floods
were also unpredictable and could take many lives in their path. People were
often saddened when the floods were bad, but were also happy when the floods
brought silt. The Yangzi River was another area of China on their flat plains that
made a great place to farm as well. The flat plains in the Southeast allowed for
lots of areas to develop a civilization. As well as flat plains, the southeast also had
a nice climate very similar to that of Southern California.
With all of the great rivers, plains, and silt, China started to boom with a
highly developed culture. A highly developed culture can lead to technology,
religion, and philosophies to begin to develop. Their highly developed culture
focused on three different philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.
Confucianism was created by a great teacher named Confucius and was based on
ethics. Ethics mean doing the right thing. Ethical people act morally. Ethics are
very important in Confucianism. Confucius believed people need to learn proper
behavior from their parents and family members. Confucius believed if the father
taught the family members correctly, they would do those same actions out in the
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real world. On the other hand, Confucius believed that the government could
bring social harmony by leading the people of China in the correct manor. If the
leaders are acting correctly and modeling good behavior, then the people will do
the same. Confucius also used proverbs to teach his philosophy! A proverb is like
a quote that is a life lesson that all can learn from. Confucianism was awesome,
but there were other philosophies that also jumped on the bandwagon.
Daoism is a philosophy that sprouted up because they disagreed with
Confucius and Confucianism. They were all about not interfering with each other
or nature. They believed that the government should not be involved in people’s
lives. Daoism is all about going with the flow and not causing problems. Daoists
didn’t like the fact that Confucianists thought the government should be so
involved in people’s lives. Daoists just go with the flow. Daoists believe that
nature needs to be in balance in order for things to work out. The Ying-yang is a
symbol that represents that balance. Daoists just chill and let it roll. Laozi was the
most famous teacher in Daoism.
Now, in the land of China, there were others that disagreed with both
Confucius and Daoism. They were the Legalists. The Legalists were strict. The
Legalists believed that all people were born bad and needed strict rules to keep
them from doing bad things. The Legalists ruled with an iron fist! Strict rules were
the only way to rule in Legalism. Punishments would be given to the offender as
well as the offender’s family and neighbors. Legalists would say, “It is our way or
the highway.” Or, they might simply say, “I shall live forever!” Shi Huangdi was
the most famous Legalist. He ruled the Qin Dynasty. He put legalism into practice.
Shi Huangdi would stomp out any one who opposed him. Shi Huangdi
accomplished a lot with his strict policies. Some would say he was evil, but
Legalists would say he was efficient. Shi Huangdi built the terra cotta army on his
quest to live forever. He wanted to be immortal and rule in the underworld as
well. In the end, Shi Huangdi died like all other leaders do.
In the end, China has a rich history with many different philosophies and
leaders. It started with the rivers, created dynasties and its philosophies will be
remembered forever. Therefore, Chinese history still impacts us today with its’….
(Go through all the terms one more time)
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