China in Disorder ppt
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China experienced disorder from 220-589 CE due to its diverse and isolating geography, including deserts and mountains, as well as competing ideologies like Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. The Mongols to the north, led by Genghis Khan, were a military threat. In 589 CE, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty reunified China by practicing traditional politics, organizing infrastructure projects, renewing education, and encouraging the three systems of thought.
China in Disorder ppt
- 1. China in Disorder220-589 C.E.
- 2. Geography of the RegionChina has very diverse landscapes that isolate it from the rest of the world. The landscapes also help to protect China from neighboring tribes or enemies.
- 3. DesertsTaklimakan Desert: Once you go in, you never come outWorlds largest shifting-sand desertGobi Desert:Fifth largest desert in the worldLocation of several cities along the Silk Road
- 4. MountainsTian Shanthe Heavens mountainsNeighbors the Taklimakan DesertHimalayasabode of snow in SanscritMount Everest is included (highest peak in the world at 29, 029 ft)Plateau of Tibet (highest and biggest plateau in the world)
- 5. WaterwaysChiang Jiang RiverLongest river in China at 3,915 miHuang He River (Yellow River)Carries a lot of silt which makes it appear yellowYellow SeaSand from the Gobi desert on the surface make it appear yellow at sunsetEast China Sea South China Sea
- 6. Nearby Enemies: The MongolsNorth of China Outstanding leadership & Military SkillHorsesChildren learned to ride before they could walk because horsemanship was that important to the MongolsMongols traveled in family groups called CLANS.Formal leader was usually the eldest male
- 7. Temujin was born in 1167 and became a strong military leader of his clan at the age of 12 after his father was killed. He received recognition from several clans after he showcased his skill and careful thinking with his own people. At the age of 39, he was named Genghis Khan ruler of all within the sea.He shaped the Mongolian Warriors and helped to create order in battle by setting up a structured military.
- 9. ConfucianismBased on the teachings of ConfuciusChinese thinker and social philosopherRespect for eldersCompleting duties to the familyAttaining virtue by studying the classics or serving the governmentVisions of personal and social perfection will bring peace and prosperity to the people
- 10. BuddhismBased on the teachings of Siddhartha, the Buddha of Enlightened OneOriginated in India and arrived in China via the Silk RoadTaught that life is a cycle of pleasure or sorrow, of death and rebirthSuffering is seen as a part of life caused by paying too much attention to material thingsA person could escape from suffering through meditation then reach enlightenment
- 11. Taoism/DaoismBased on the teachings of Laozi/Lao-tzeA Chinese philosopherEmphasis on living in harmony with natureBeing content with lifeYin Yang: opposing forces are actually in interconnected and give rise to each other
- 12. Reunification: 589 C.E.China was reunified under Emperor Wen of the Sui DynastyAccomplishments:Practiced traditional politicsOrganized public works projects (i.e. Rebuilding of the Great Wall, digging of the Grand Canal)Renewed the focus of education through the building of collegesOrganized administration systemEncouraged followers of each of the 3 systems of thought