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Ancient China

Ancient China. Chapter 19 Geography and the Early Settlement. Section Focus of China. China was the largest of the River Valley Civilizations . Geographical features make it extremely isolated: Mountains Desert Ocean

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Ancient China

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  1. Ancient China Chapter 19 Geography and the Early Settlement

  2. Section Focus of China • China was the largest of the River Valley Civilizations. • Geographical features make it extremely isolated: • Mountains • Desert • Ocean • China has always been one of the most distinct cultures on the planet.

  3. Comparing size China USA • Share with your neighbor what you notice when the United States is positioned over China. “Be prepared to share” • Present-day China is the third largest country in the world, after Russia and Canada.

  4. Inner and Outer China Map • To understand Chinese history, it’s helpful to divide China into two main areas: Outer China and Inner China. • China’s land area was much smaller in ancient times. • Most of ancient Chinese history involves only Inner China.

  5. Inner China • The Outer and Inner China did not become one country until the 1600s C.E. • However, the geography of both areas affected the early settlement and history of China. Life in Inner China • The fertile land of Inner China supported larger, more settled populations on the North China Plain. • Farmers grew mainly wheat and millet. • They raised cattle, sheep, oxen, pigs, and chickens.  • They herded cattle, water buffalo, and horses.

  6. North China Plain • Aflat at region of grassland. • This region is sometimes called the “Land of the Yellow Earth” because the ground is covered by yellow limestone silt from Gobi Desert. • The river that runs through the plain is also full of yellow silt. The silt gives the river its name, Huang He (Yellow River). • The silt it carries helps fertilize the surrounding lands that makes it a good place in which to settle and grow crops.

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