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H.W.: Ancient Civilization in China
Ancient Civilization in China
Taoism/Daoism
Confucianism
-Founded by Laozi
-Ignored human institutions
-Focused on nature, "going with the flow" and harmony
-Many became hermits, poets, etc
-Founded by Confucius
-Stressed importance of family
-Importance of hierarchy
-Importance of self-improvement/discipline
Zhou Advances
Brief Lead-Up
-Iron tech replaces bronze
-New crops, large-scale irrigation projects
-Extended commerce (first money, copper coins)
-Yellow River Civilization since like forever
-Mostly isolated from rest of world
-Constant conflict with northern barbarians/nomads
-Life revolved around fertility provided by Yellow River, strong connection to nature
Religious Beliefs
Zhou Feudalism
Zhou Dyansty
Shang Dynasty
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
-Series of floods and famines causes Shang to lose "mandate of heaven"
-Zhou people invade and take over around 1122 BC
-Part of the "dynastic cycle" (rise and fall of dynasties)
-Feudalism is a system in which lords control their own land/peasants, but owe taxes and soldiers to ruler
-For most of Zhou history, Emperors actually had very little control- lords ruled
-1766-1122 B.C.
-Very decentralized, many kings ruling cities vaguely loyal to Shang family
-Clans and family relationships determined alliances
Veneration of Ancestors
-People become spirits when die
-Power came from veneration of ancestors
-Past spirits could bring good fortune to family