Early China

used to communicate with the gods

• Mandate of Heaven

• Oracle Bones

• Dynastic Cycle

• Pictographs

pattern of the rise and fall of Chinese ruling families

• Dynastic Cycle

• Mandate of Heaven

• Dynasties

• Philosophy

ancient Chinese belief that the ruler had the gods' approval

• Dynastic Cycle

• Philosophy

• Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven

study of basic truths and ideas

• Religion

• Society

• Government

• Philosophy

philosophy stressing strict use of laws to control behavior

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

philosophy that stresses proper relationships

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

respect for one's parents and ancestors

• Philosophy

• Confucianism

• Filial Piety

• Legalism

philosophy that encourages non action

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

network of appointed officials that assist in running the government

• Politics

• Philosophy

• Bureaucracy

• Mandate of Heaven

trade routes connecting China to the West

• Silk Roads

• Crusades

• Spice Roads

• Trade Network