Chinese Civilizations

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World History SOL WHI 4E, F Chinese Civilizations

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Chinese Civilizations. World History SOL WHI 4E, F. Essential Questions. Why was the Great Wall of China Built? What were the contributions of classical China to world civilization? Why were Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism important to the development of Chinese culture?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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World HistorySOL WHI 4E, F

Chinese Civilizations

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Why was the Great Wall of China Built?

What were the contributions of classical China to world civilization?

Why were Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism important to the development of Chinese culture?

Essential Questions

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Physical Geography

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Physical Geography

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Physical Geography

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Great Wall of China

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Great Wall of China

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Rulers

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Chinese Emperors ruled with the Mandate of Heaven. Emperors had divine sanction to rule but they also had the responsibility to be just and good rulers. If they were not good they could be replaced by a new ruler.

Mandate of Heaven

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Chinese Dynasties

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Han Dynasty

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Chinese Religions

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Confucianism

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Taoism

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Taoism

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Buddhism

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Chinese Contributions

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Silk Road