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Earth and Its Peoples - Chapter 2 Outline

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CHAPTER 2 OUTLINE ? New Civilizations in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, 2200-250 B.C.E. I. Early China, 2000?221 b.c.e. A. Geography and Resources 1. China is divided into two major geographical regions: the steppe, desert, and high plateau west and northwest; and the eastern zone, more suitable for settled agriculture. 2. The eastern zone is subdivided into two areas: north and south. The northern area includes the Yellow River Valley and has a dry, cold climate; the southern area includes the Yangzi Valley, has plentiful rainfall, and is relatively warm. 3. China?s natural resources include timber, stone, and metals. The loess soil and cool climate of the north are suitable for growing millet; rice may be cultivated in the warmer and rainier south.

AP World History The Earth and Its Peoples

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CHAPTER 2 OUTLINE ? New Civilizations in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, 2200-250 B.C.E. I. Early China, 2000?221 b.c.e. A. Geography and Resources 1. China is divided into two major geographical regions: the steppe, desert, and high plateau west and northwest; and the eastern zone, more suitable for settled agriculture. 2. The eastern zone is subdivided into two areas: north and south. The northern area includes the Yellow River Valley and has a dry, cold climate; the southern area includes the Yangzi Valley, has plentiful rainfall, and is relatively warm. 3. China?s natural resources include timber, stone, and metals. The loess soil and cool climate of the north are suitable for growing millet; rice may be cultivated in the warmer and rainier south.

The Unification of China

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 11 July 2015 Chapter 8 Outline Unification of China 99 BC, Chinese imperial officers sentenced historian Sima Qian to castration 10 yrs., Qian worked on project inherited from father, history of China Brought him prominence at imperial court; def'd. Dishonored gen., attracted danger Emperor was angry, learned Qian expressed opinions that contradicted his opinion 1k's underwent voluntary castration in China to pursue careers as eunuchs Elites appointed eunuchs because they didn't sire fam's./couldn't build power Still came to wield influence in elite fam's. Sentenced to castration, Chinese men avoided penalty using suicide

Chapter 2 AP World History questions

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Saarah Murphy 9/11/13 WHAP-chapter 2 Q 1. The key features of the geography in China that led to the advent of civilization were the rivers and the natural barriers. These rivers were used for trade and took a big part in agriculture. On the steppe lands of Mongolia, the deserts and oases Xinjiang, and the high plateau of Tibet the people secured the necessities of life. The monsoons of winter and summer affected the crops that could grow and the ?organization of agricultural labor?. The northern plains left two important technology and political traditions. More importantly, it developed philosophical and religious views. The people also constructed dikes, channels, basins, and walls for more population.

Chapter 5 Notes

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Chapter 5 notes How was the rise of the empires in Rome and China Similar? Expanded from smaller kingdoms Expanded to find more land Well-trained armies of citizens at first How was their rise different? Rome depended on tribute; had universal law codes China had emperor worship, Mandate of Heaven How did they keep order? Roman order kept thru large military, laws Benefits of citizenship, etc. given conquered peoples Set up regional bureaucracies to keep order and collect taxes China used Legalism and Confucianism- Used religion as a way to control the people How did people gain property? Taxes, tribute & trade Agriculture based economy Rome Rome: voting, senate, republic into empire China: Absolute emperorsm, use of religion

China and India

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Notes : The Origins of Imperial China The Qin Unification of China Qin began to methodically conquer and incorporate other Chinese states By 221 B.C.E. it had unified all northern and central China in the first Chinese ?empire? The name China is probably derived from Qin Qin emerged the ultimate winner because of a combination of factors Toughness and military preparedness Adoption of severe Legalist methods Surpassing ambition of ruthless king Qin monarch Zheng inherited the throne at age 13 Was guided by circle of Legalist advisors Launched a series of wars of conquest After defeating the last of his rivals, he gave himself a title that symbolized the new state of affairs Shi Huangdi (First emperor) Claimed his dynasty would last ten thousand generations

China and India

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Notes : The Origins of Imperial China The Qin Unification of China Qin began to methodically conquer and incorporate other Chinese states By 221 B.C.E. it had unified all northern and central China in the first Chinese ?empire? The name China is probably derived from Qin Qin emerged the ultimate winner because of a combination of factors Toughness and military preparedness Adoption of severe Legalist methods Surpassing ambition of ruthless king Qin monarch Zheng inherited the throne at age 13 Was guided by circle of Legalist advisors Launched a series of wars of conquest After defeating the last of his rivals, he gave himself a title that symbolized the new state of affairs Shi Huangdi (First emperor) Claimed his dynasty would last ten thousand generations

China and India

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Notes : The Origins of Imperial China The Qin Unification of China Qin began to methodically conquer and incorporate other Chinese states By 221 B.C.E. it had unified all northern and central China in the first Chinese ?empire? The name China is probably derived from Qin Qin emerged the ultimate winner because of a combination of factors Toughness and military preparedness Adoption of severe Legalist methods Surpassing ambition of ruthless king Qin monarch Zheng inherited the throne at age 13 Was guided by circle of Legalist advisors Launched a series of wars of conquest After defeating the last of his rivals, he gave himself a title that symbolized the new state of affairs Shi Huangdi (First emperor) Claimed his dynasty would last ten thousand generations

Ch 8 Traditions and Encounters AP World

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Confucius and his school- members constantly go for gov?t positions. Optimistic Reasons why the three schools of thought were formed during the Period of the Warring states (403-221 BCE)- forced thoughtful people to reflect on the nature of society and think about man?s role. Different methods to restore order during this chaos Confucius-Kong Fuzi. A pragmatic man who wanted to serve as a member of lu court Best way to promote good gov?t- lead by example Junzi- superior individuals. Took a broad view of public affairs and did not allow personal interest to influence their judgments. Confucius wanted to form these people and place them in government positions. His students were Mencius, Xunzi (Xunzi believed humans to be self centered
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