Ancient China

Ruback

2009-2010

Ancient China Unit Guide Unit Essential Question: How has China adapted to change but still maintained its cultural identity? Key Questions: • In what ways is a geographic location important to understanding China? • In what ways did Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism question society and government? • How do leaders positively and negatively affect society? • How did the Silk Road allow ideas, goods, and people to spread? • How did new ideas and knowledge influence the people and civilization of China? • What are the deep-seated traditions and enduring legacies that have shaped China? At the end of this unit, you will be able to: • Locate important physical features, historical sites, and contemporary countries surrounding China • Define dynastic cycle, mandate of heaven, and bureaucracy • Examine the role of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism in government and society • Analyze the way the Silk Road allowed ideas, goods, and people to spread • Evaluate how innovations to the Tang and Song dynasty influenced China and the rest of the World • Develop a thesis statement and write an multi-paragraph analytical essay. • Create a MLA works cited page Textbook sections (Chapter: section) River Dynasties in China (2:4) 46-51 An Empire Unifies China (4:4) 97-101 Han Emperors in China (7:3) 181-187 Two Great Dynasties in China (12:1) 287-291