World History

In 42 episodes, John Green will begin teaching you the history of the world! This course is based on the 2012 AP World History curriculum, from growing the first crops in the First Agricultural Revolution to global textile production in the 2010s. By the end of the course, you will be able to: *Identify and explain historical developments and processes *Analyze the context of historical events, developments, and processes and explain how they are situated within a broader historical context *Explain the importance of point of view, historical situation, and audience of a source *Analyze patterns and connections among historical developments and processes, both laterally and chronologically through history *Be a more informed citizen of the world

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Currently Playing: 2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese history and the emperors (and empress) who made it. Included is a brief introduction to all the dynasties in Chinese history and an introduction to Confucius and the Confucian emphasis on filial piety, the role the mandate of heaven played in organizing China, and how China became the first modern state. Chapters: Introduction: China 00:00 Dynasties of China 0:39 The Mandate of Heaven 3:08 The Qin Dynasty 4:59 Confucius and Confucianism 6:32 An Open letter to the Xia Dynasty 8:21 Ren and Li 9:17 The Problem with Early Written Chinese History 9:57 Credits 11:40 Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.patreon.com/crashcourse Want to find Crash Course elsewhere on the internet? Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/TheCrashCourse Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/ CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids

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