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Ancient China

Ancient China. Existed more than 500,000 years ago Before Sumerians were settling Mesopotamia, Chinese farming settlements were developing along rivers. What is the difference between a settlement and a civilization?. QUICK WRITE 3 min Hint: Refer to “Civilization” notes. .

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Ancient China

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  1. Ancient China Existed more than 500,000 years ago Before Sumerians were settling Mesopotamia, Chinese farming settlements were developing along rivers

  2. What is the difference between a settlement and a civilization? QUICK WRITE 3 min Hint: Refer to “Civilization” notes.

  3. What was the geography of Ancient China? • Surrounded by natural barriers: • Gobi Desert • Taklimakan Desert • Himalayas • Plateau of Tibet (icy) • Mongolian Plateau • Borders the ocean

  4. Gobi Desert

  5. Taklimakan Desert

  6. Himalayas

  7. Plateau of Tibet

  8. Mongolian Plateau

  9. Borders the Ocean

  10. What Were the River Systems? • Two major rivers: • Huang He River (“Yellow River”) – Northern China • Yangtze River – Central China • Loess: yellow silt

  11. What Were the Environmental Challenges? • Devastating floods – “China’s Sorrow” • No/limited trade • Constant northwest invasions

  12. How Did the Environment Aide Civilization? • Between two rivers – North China Plain – was very suitable for farming • Fertile soil, water supply

  13. What Were the First Dynasties? • Xia Dynasty – First Chinese Dynasty • Controlled floods, took advantage of rivers • Shang Dynasty – First Chinese Dynasty to have written records • Major City: Anyang—built of wood

  14. Anyang • City walls protected higher classes • Peasants, craftspeople lived in huts outside the city • Frequently at war

  15. What Do the Indus, Egypt, China, and Mesopotamia Have in Common? QUICK WRITE 3 min

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