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The Rise of Civilization in China
The Middle Kingdom
China’s First Dynasties
China Under the Zhou Dynasty
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The Middle Kingdom
Key Geographic Features
Main Idea: Geographic features, such as mountains and deserts, isolated ancient China
from other early civilizations.
An Island of Civilization
Main Idea: The development of farming villages in the Huang He valley marks the
beginning of civilization in ancient China.
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China’s First Dynasties
The First Ruling Family
Main Idea: Archaeologists believe that a strong ruler controlled the civilization of the Huang
He valley more than 4,000 years ago.
The Shang Dynasty
Main Idea: The Shang Dynasty was China’s earliest historical dynasty.
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China Under the Zhou Dynasty
A New Dynasty
Main Idea: The Zhou Dynasty replaced the Shang rulers of China about 1050 B.C.
Political and Cultural Problems
Main Idea: The large Zhou kingdom proved difficult to rule, and China eventually
became divided into smaller states.
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