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Chapter 7: Early China

Chapter 7: Early China. Section 1: China’s 1 st Civilizations. China’s Geography. Huang He, or Yellow River, flows more than 2,900 miles across China. Flooding of the River brought destruction and good farming conditions.

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Chapter 7: Early China

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  1. Chapter 7: Early China Section 1: China’s 1st Civilizations

  2. China’s Geography • Huang He, or Yellow River, flows more than 2,900 miles across China. • Flooding of the River brought destruction and good farming conditions. • Chang Jiang, or Yangtze River, is about 3,400 miles long and flows across central China. • China has little farm land because of the mountains and desserts.

  3. The Shang Dynasty • Ruled from 1750 B.C. to 1122 B.C. • Anyang was China’s first Capital. • People were divided into groups. King – Warlords & Royal Officials (Aristocrats) – Traders & Artisans -- Farmers & Slaves. • Believed in many spirits and Gods. • Early writing was Pictographs & Ideographs. • Artisans created bronze works.

  4. The Zhou Dynasty • Wu Wang and his followers rebelled against the Shang and created the Zhou Dynasty. • Longest ruling dynasty in China. • Kings served as heads of Government. • Bureaucracy – officials who are responsible for different areas of government. • The Empire was divided into smaller territories led by an aristocrat.

  5. The Zhou Dynasty • Zhou Kings were thought to be the links between gods and people. • Mandate of Heaven – law that gave Kings right to rule. • Dao – the proper way for kings to rule. • Irrigation & Flood control systems were developed. • Silk was important to trade.

  6. Section 3 The Quin and Han Dynasties

  7. Qin Han When Important Leaders Main Ideas and Accomplishments Influences on Chinese Culture

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