Dynasties

The Dynasty Song: While we won't be going into detail on all of the below dynasties, this song (to the tune of Frere Jacques) can help you remember the major Chinese Dynasties in chronological order:
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han Sui, Tang, Song Sui, Tang, Song Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republic Yuan, Ming, Qing, Republic Mao Zedong Mao Zedong

Guiding Questions to Consider

 * 1) What were TWO common factors that led to the fall of dynasties?
 * 2) Which TWO dynasties achieved the MOST for China? (Will you look for the strongest government or are there different categories of achievement?)
 * 3) What were TWO ways that helped a government maintain its power during its rule in dynastic China?
 * 4) Identify and explain one continuity AND one change in society in dynastic China.
 * 5) What impact did trade have on China?
 * 6) What impact did China have on nations around it? (Eg. invasion, conquest, colonization, trade)

Graphic Organizer: [[file:GGREASES chart Qin and beyond China.docx|Click here]] for the Dynasty Organizing Chart

 * Qin Dynasty **

[[file:Shi Huangdi Questions.docx|Shi Huangdi Questions]]
      Qin Warring States Map (to the right)

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Read and take notes in your chart:
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<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Tang & Song
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 * **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">THE MONGOL EMPIRE (Yuan Dynasty) **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">In 1206, a powerful Mongol leader known as Genghis Khan (jeng-uhs KAHN) led huge armies through much of Asia and Eastern Europe. He first led his armies into northern China in 1211, then headed south. By the time of Genghis Khan’s death in 1227, all of northern China was under Mongol control. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Genghis Khan’s grandson, Kublai Khan (KOObluh KAHN), completed the conquest of China and declared himself emperor in 1279. This began the Yuan dynasty, a period also known as the Mongol Ascendancy. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kublai Khan did not force the Chinese to accept Mongol customs, but he did try to control them. One way was by having the Chinese pay heavy taxes, which were used to pay for building projects. One such project was the building of a new capital, Dadu, near the present-day city of Beijing. || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Kublai Khan’s regime preserved much of the structure of the Song dynasty, including the civil service and trade routes. The Italian merchant Marco Polo, who traveled in China between 1271 and 1295, wrote of his travels and sparked Europeans’ interest in China.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Two failed campaigns against Japan and expensive public works projects weakened the Yuan dynasty. Many Chinese groups rebelled, and Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, (JOO yoo-ahn-JAHNG) took control and founded the Ming dynasty.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">THE MING DYNASTY **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The Ming dynasty lasted nearly 300 years, from 1368 to 1644. Ming China proved to be one of the most stable and prosperous times in Chinese history. Great Ming achievements include the remarkable ships and voyages of Zheng He (juhng HUH), the Great Wall of China, and the Forbidden City in Beijing. The Forbidden City was a massive palace of residences, temples, and government buildings. Common people were not allowed to enter the Forbidden City.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">CHINA UNDER THE MING **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Emperors during the Ming dynasty worked to eliminate foreign influences from Chinese society. China entered a period of isolationism. Ironically, the consequences of this policy included a weakness that allowed opportunistic Westerners to seize considerable power in some parts of China as China’s imperial glory faded. ||

**<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Yuan Dynasty **
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<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Ming Dynasty
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__**1A:**__ Han: Amy & Cassie Tang: Lena & Robin Song: Justin, Bryan and Calvin Yuan: Bryce, Amanda & Jaxson Ming: Zo, Lucy & Mildred

__**1B:**__ Han: Phil & Min Tang: Ivy, Jake & May Song: Frank & Jeff Yuan: Katie, Mio & Colton Ming: Kasey, Sophia & Ruby

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<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">IGNORE BELOW ==

(Below is an assignment from 1st Semester)
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">A 1 paragraph OUTLINE addressing the following question: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Which dynasty had the biggest impact on China, and why? <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Writing Assignment **

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 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Practice MC Questions: **


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Forces of Unity & Disunity **