Thematic Focus

Governance GOV: A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objective A Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time.

Learning Objective B Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time.

Learning Objective C Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time.