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Beginnings of Civilization: China. China. Huange He River (Yellow River) Yangzi River. China. Human settlement Yangshao society (5000-3000BCE) The first dynasties. Early Chinese Pottery. China. Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 BCE) Zhou Dynasty (1122-256 BCE).
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China • Huange He River (Yellow River) • Yangzi River
China • Human settlement • Yangshao society (5000-3000BCE) • The first dynasties
China • Shang Dynasty (1766-1122 BCE) • Zhou Dynasty (1122-256 BCE)
Map of the extent of Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties What do you notice about this map? China
China in the “Period of Warring States” How does this compare to the previous map? China
China • Stratified Society • Ruling elites • Artisans • Merchants • Peasants • Slaves
China • Culture • Patriarchal society • Writing
China • Literature • Book of Songs • Book of History • Book of Etiquette
China • Relations with neighboring peoples • Steppe nomads • China vs. the rest of the world