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Classical India. 600 BCE – 532 AD. Classical India 1000 BCE – 500 BCE. GEOGRAPHY & POLITICS. Geography / Location A. Diversity encouraged Localism Localism = Regionalism - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Classical India
Classical India600 BCE 532 AD
GEOGRAPHY&POLITICSGeography / LocationA. Diversity encouraged LocalismLocalism = RegionalismIndias history alternated between periods of political unity followed by periods of decentralization. RESULT Indian empires were shaky.B. Rollercoaster Effect
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Political UnityDisunityDisunityPolitical UnityDisunity
GEOGRAPHY&POLITICS
Geography / LocationC. Classical India was in contact with the Middle East, Hellenistic culture, East Asia and Southeast Asia
Classical India 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Hellenistic and Middle Eastern CultureIndian OceanIndian OceanIndian OceanReligionCultural Influence
TIMELINE
Outline of Classical India A. Timeline(600 327) Regional Kingdoms(327) Alexander of Macedonia(322 232) Mauryan DynastyAshoka
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TIMELINE(322 232) Mauryan Dynasty 269 BCE Ashoka assumes the throne
Ashoka begins to rule by the teachings of Buddha, preaching and advocating non-violence.
Ashoka also advocates religious tolerance. (This is also kind of a big deal)
Classical India 1000 BCE 500 BCE
SOCIALIndias religion and caste system were the glue that held their society together. NOT GOVERNMENT !!!
Brahman (priests)
Kshatriya (rulers, warriors)
Vaishya (merchants)
Shudra (farmers)
Harijan (untouchables)
Classical India 1000 BCE 500 BCE
SOCIALGender roles:Patriarchal !!!!!!Women played a subordinate role.A. Arranged MarriagesB. Sati
Classical India 1000 BCE 500 BCE
ECONOMYEconomy Agriculture basedA. Merchants enjoyed high status (High Caste)B. Importance of Indian OceanC. Land Routes to ChinaD. Traded 1. Textiles2. Dyes3. Gold4. Ivory
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INTELLECTUALAchievements in Art, Science and TechnologyA. Literature 1. Religious texts: (Vedas, Rig Vedas, Upanishads) 2. Secular:(Sinbad the sailor, drama)
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INTELLECTUALAchievements in Art, Science and TechnologyB. Science1. Astronomy (Solar Year, Eclipses, 7 Planets, Gravity)2. Medicine (High moral standards, plastic surgery, bone setting, smallpox vaccines, cleanliness)3. Mathematics (Indian Numbering system, pi, decimals, negative numbers, zero, square roots)4. Universities (Nalinda)
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Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountains
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountains
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountainsVery Little alien influence in China
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Impact of GeographyIsolated from other centers of civilization by distance, deserts and mountainsVery Little alien influence in ChinaStatic, conservative society that changes very little.
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
ProsperityDeclineProsperityDecline
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Chinese DynastiesA. Shang (1700 BCE 1046 BCE)B. Zhou (1046 BCE 475 BCE)C. Era of Warring States (402 BCE 201 BCE)D. Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)*Shi Huangdi
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Chinese DynastiesD. Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)
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Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)Terra Cotta Warriors
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http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/archaeology/emperor-qin/
Videohttp://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/history-kids/terracotta-warriors-mazzatenta-kids/
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Chinese DynastiesA. Shang (1700 BCE 1046 BCE)B. Zhou (1046 BCE 475 BCE)C. Era of Warring States (402 BCE 201 BCE)D. Chin (Qin) (221 BCE 206 BCE)E. Han (206 BCE 220 CE)
*China throughout most of its history has been politically unified.
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Emphasis is on political structure
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
POLITICSEmphasis is on political structureCentralized, Autocratic MonarchySingle Law Code for whole country. Uniform Tax CodeStandardized coins, weights and measuresMandate of Heaven the right to rule from the Gods.Dynastic cycle the pattern of rise, decline and replacement of dynasties.Large well trained Bureaucracy chosen through civil service test. (Mandarins)
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Massive Construction ProjectsA. Great Wall of ChinaB. Canal building connecting the Yellow and Yangtze rivers*1700 miles long**Completely man made*C. Irrigation projectsD. Road buildingINTELLECTUAL
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Social Classes supported by Confucian IdeasA. NoblesB. Peasant Farmers, ArtisansC. Merchants and Business PeopleD. Mean people without any meaningful skills. Did not produce anything.SOCIAL
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
SOCIAL5 Relationships of ConfucianismRuler-SubjectHusband-WifeFather-SonElder Brother-Younger BrotherFriend-Friend
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Family Life supported by Confucian ideasRespect for parents and elders (Filial Piety)Patriarchal no womans rightsOldest son inherits everything (Primogeniture)
SOCIAL
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EconomyAgriculture BasedTradeFood was traded within the countryMuch trade focused on upper class SilkJewelryLeather goodsFurnitureProducts Exported were food, paper, silk, porcelain, jadeAdvanced Iron Mining, textile, clothing industry. ECONOMY
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Technological achievementsYokeTECHNOLOGY
Classical China 1000 BCE 500 BCE
Technological achievementsYokeIron MiningTextile ManufacturingPorcelain / ChinaPaperTECHNOLOGY