Zhou, Qin, Han Dynasties

This religion was founded by Lao Tsu asked humanity to live in harmony with nature and worship ancestors

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy was founded by Confucius said that correct behavior in key relationship brought order and stability. It stressed education, respect for parents, rulers leading by example, and respectful/loyal subjects.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

This philosophy was founded by Li Si. It said that humans were selfish so strict laws & harsh punishments were necessary to keep order.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

First and only emperor of the Qin Dynasty who united China.

• Li Si

• Shi Huangdi

• Liu Bang

• Lao Tsu

Dynasty that overthrew the Shang and lasted from 1027 to 256 B.C.

• Xia

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

Chinese philosopher who developed ideas about social order and good government in the 500's B.C.

• Lao Tsu

• Li Si

• Confucius

• Shi Huangdi

Dynasty whose only leader, Shi Huangdi, united China from 221 to 210 B.C.

• Zhou

• Shang

• Qin

• Han

Chinese Dynasty from 206 AD to 220 A.D; a "Golden Age" in China

• Zhou

• Shang

• Qin

• Han

A Chinese peasant who became the first emperor of the Han Dynasty

• Li Si

• Shi Huangdi

• Liu Bang

• Lao Tsu

Structure begun by Shi Huangdi across the northern border of China to protect it from raiders

• Great Palace

• Forbidden City

• Great Wall

• Tiananmen Square