Timeline of Chinese Dynasties by alexander caimbon https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2 From the earliest known dynasties to the last imperial rule of China en-us 2024-03-03 03:05:42 UTC 2024-03-03 04:58:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Xia Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038932 The Xia Dynasty is considered the first dynasty in traditional Chinese history, though its existence is debated. It laid the foundation for later dynasties through monarchal rule and irrigation projects. The Xia dynasty was also considered a mythical dynasty because we have very little evidence about the Xia Dynasty's existence.


-Yu the Great

He is known for developing a flood control technique to control the water from the Yellow River (Huang He)

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-King tang

He mediated human and supernatural forces to maintain harmony on earth

-Vassals

They gained the trust of the emperor and were allowed to own a portion of the land. They are also known as landlords.

-Oracle Bones

They are the earliest written records of Chinese civilization. Fortune tellers use oracle bones so can read the cracks, each crack helps the fortune tellers to predict the customer's future.

-Lady Fu Hao

60th wife of King Wu

]]> 2024-03-03 03:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038937 Zhou Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038943 The Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history. It introduced the Mandate of Heaven principle, which justified the rule of the king or emperor and played a crucial role throughout Chinese history. They made significant contributions like the doctrines of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism The dynasty also saw advancements in irrigation, coinage, and the use of iron.

-King Wu

First "son of heaven"

-Disintegration of Feudal state

Landlords became assertive, refusing to pay taxes, they refused to provide labor and military service to the king. Late Zhou was a time of endless warfare (warring state)

Because of the warring state

Chinese philosophies emerged.

A. Confucianism- Confucius

-Maintaining social harmony

-Humans are fundamentally good

-Excellent leader (civil service exam)

"Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you"


B. Daoism- Lao Tzu

-Let things take their natural course and do nothing to interfere with the way


Yin and yang

-All things are made up of opposites all things are a unity of opposites


C. Legalism- Han Feizi

-Humans are naturally bad

-Law was made for all people


]]> 2024-03-03 03:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038943 Qin Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038946 The Qin Dynasty unified China for the first time under Emperor Qin Shi Huang. It is famous for its Terracotta Army, the construction of the Great Wall, and E Fang Palace. it is also the first imperial dynasty.

-Shi Huang di

The first emperor of China

  • One of the heads of seven warring states

  • Defeated six rival states through military force

  • Implement centralized government

  • Wiped out the feudal system

  • Known for being ruthless in enforcing the law

  • Banned Confucianism

]]> 2024-03-03 03:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038946 Han Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038950 The Han Dynasty is considered a golden age in Chinese history, known for its significant developments in arts, culture, and science. The Silk Road trade route was established during this time, connecting China with the rest of the world. It is the second imperial dynasty.

-Liu Bang

  • Founder of the Han Dynasty

  • One of the most competent leaders in China

    His philosophy: Combining Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism

  • remodeled Confucianism

  • B. Daoism

    Discourage emperors from seeking construction projects

  • C. Legalism

  • Provide the backbone of tough and efficient government


    Wu the great

  • Continued to make the Han regime into a highly centralized empire

  • He defeated Xiongnu/Nomadic tribes


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-Emperor Wen and Yang

  • had 2 emperors

  • lowered taxes



-Opening of Grand Canal

  • Easily fell to Korea


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  1. Li Yuan- Founder


2. Taizong


3. Wu Zetain


4. Xuan Zhong- During his reign., China became the most prosperous country


  • Wood Block Printing

    -Mass production of books

  • Gunpowder



]]> 2024-03-03 03:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038962 Song Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038967 The Song Dynasty is known for its remarkable innovations, such as paper money, gunpowder, and the compass, which were significant to the development of the world. Despite its military weaknesses, it made great achievements in the sciences and the arts.

  • Emperor Taizu

-Established the Song dynasty

-Practiced merit-base policy


Neo-Confucianism

Song Dynasty developed a defensive, inward-looking strategy and became less open to adopting religions


Weak at the military but economically strong


Solution:

Pays other countries to defend them


Jiaozi

Government-produced paper money



The economy was booming

  • Rice

  • Silk

  • Tea

  • Grenade

  • Porcelain


Foot binding

It is said that you a beautiful if your foot is binded as a woman in China, but nowadays, foot binding is banned.


]]> 2024-03-03 03:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038967 1271 AD: Yuan Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038970 Founded by Kublai Khan, the Yuan Dynasty was the first foreign dynasty to rule all of China. It significantly influenced Chinese culture and was known for promoting the Silk Road trade. it also had Beejing as its capital city.


Four Class System

  1. Mongols

  2. Semu

  3. Hamren

  4. Southerner



Chao

-First paper currency


Marco Polo

  • Worked with kublai-kan

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Zhu Yuanzhang

  • Joined a rebel group to the White Lotus Society



  1. Renovation of the Great Wall

    • The most effective defense against invasion

  2. Forbidden City

    Imperial residence

  3. Ming Porcelain

    blue-and-white porcelain waves

]]> 2024-03-03 03:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038974 1644 AD: Qing Dynasty alexandercaimbon22 https://padlet.com/alexandercaimbon22/p0y5ef1yvpl1q3y2/wish/2903038976 The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling until 1912. It was established by the Manchus and expanded China to its greatest territorial extent. The time under Qing rule included both periods of prosperity and disaster. It is the second time that China was not ruled by the Han People


  • Queue Hairstyle

"Keep your hair LOSE your head" or "Keep your head, Cut your hair"

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