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Period: 551 BCE to 479 BCE
Confucius and Confucianism
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500 BCE
Age of the Warring States in China
The warring states the endless rivalries of seven competing kingdoms. To many chinese, this was a very unnatural and unacceptable condition, and rules in various states view to reunify China. Shi Huangdi (221-210 B.C.E) launched a military campaign to reunify China and in ten years easily defeat the other warring states. The warring states included the Qin dynasty, Qi Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Han Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Wei Dynasty, Chou Dynasty. -
Period: 500 BCE to 221 BCE
Age of the Warring States in China
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369 BCE
Laozi and Daoism
Ideology for moral improvement, and good government. The withdrawal into the world of nature, and encouraged spontaneous behavior. Daoists put forth the idea of individualistic, and simple living; end of striving. They also believed that the true way of following the will of heaven, was not action, but inaction. Additionally, many aspects were political such as, what roles a ruler should fulfill. Lastly, there was a peaceful, and balanced society, (no actions or interference). -
Period: 369 BCE to 286 BCE
Laozi and Daoism
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221 BCE
Ruler of the Qin Dynasty (Qin Shi Huangdi)
Governmentally, Qin did not want conquered states to think of themselves as independent nations. He declared that government positions would be appointed based on people’s abilities. Economically, he wanted to unify China, and he did! Additionally, Qin believed that the country needed better protection. Thus, he made several improvements to the infrastructure like building the Great Wall of China. Plus, this helped improve trade, and travel! -
221 BCE
Development of the Qin Dynasty
While the Qin Dynasty didn’t last long, it did hold a powerful influence on future dynasties. Firstly, Qin governed through Legalism. This was harsh reunification, a more complex system with the proscription of laws, and even emphasized more devotion to the state. Under these modifications, Emperor Qin ran his dynasty with absolute control. Additionally, he developed a system of bureaucracy, and subordinated it’s aristocracy, (government managed by trade officials). -
Period: 221 BCE to 206 BCE
Development of the Qin Dynasty
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Period: 221 BCE to 210 BCE
Ruler of the Qin Dynasty (Qi Shi Huangdi)
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220 BCE
The Collapse of the Han Dynasty
The Han dynasty got too big, too overextended, too expensive, and there was no technology available to enlarge the resources. In all thy had, a growing population, financial difficulties, rivalries, rebellions, and even the emigration of nomadic people in Northern China kept the country disunited. -
206 BCE
The Collapse of the Qin Dynasty
The speed, and brutality of Shi Huangdi’s policies (Legalism) ensured that the dynasty did not last long. To add, Shi Huangdi died in 210 B.C. The collapse was mainly due to, harsh Taxes, and a repressive government made the Qin dynasty unpopular. Additionally, people didn’t like forced labor. There were great social advantages, however advances were made at the expense of human freedom. This all caused peasants to rebel, and new rulers claimed the Mandate of Heaven, and began the Han dynasty. -
206 BCE
Development of the Han Dynasty
Although Qin unified used Legalism, the Han dynasty modified it to be less harsh. Additionally, the biggest products in their economy were, iron, salt, copper work, and silk. The Silk Road was established in the Han Dynasty, and was important for trade routes between China and Europe. Also, the religion of Buddhism emerged in China during this time. Lastly, social status was rigid with Merchants ranked low, while craftsmen, doctors, and farmers were ranked high. -
Period: 206 BCE to 220 BCE
Development of the Han Dynasty
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184 BCE
Peasant Revolt aka Yellow Turban Rebellion
Firstly, a lot of tension was in the Han Dynasty, because of the enactment of many policies. During the time, the people of China were suffering from poverty, and famine. Rich landowners took advantage of the larger unemployed farmers by exploiting them, (Sharp Class Antagonisms). The situation was further worsened as well as floods along the Yellow River. People lost trust in the government, and sparked the idea of rebellion (they snapped!).The Rebels also wore scarves around their heads. -
551
Confucius and Confucianism
A Philosopher and Teacher who developed his own philosophy which later became known as Confucianism. Be known for, social harmony through moral example, secular outlook, the importance of education, and family as model of the state. This Confucian ideology was the key to restore social harmony. Additionally, the government loved Confucianism, because it taught to respect authority, and that a strong central government was important. "What you do not want done to yourself, do not to others”
