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‎Review: 2,000 Years of Chinese History [video]

In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by\ndiscussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars\nwho wrote Chinese history and the emperors (and empress) who made it.\nIncluded is a brief introduction to all the dynasties in Chinese\nhistory and an introduction to Confucius and the Confucian emphasis on\nfilial piety, the role the mandate of heaven played in organizing\nChina, and how China became the first modern state.

John Green

CrashCourse

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What ideas shaped Chinese culture and society over 2,000 years?

STANDARDS:

WH.03 - Major Religions & Giant Empires (1000 BCE-300 CE)

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,3

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