Transcript Early Chinese Civilizations

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West and SW of China are the Himalayas and
the Tien Shan
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Gobi Desert to the North
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Thick jungles of SE China
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Also known as the River of Sorrows.
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1650- 1027 B.C.
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Wife of Shang King Wu Ding
Led an army of Chinese soldiers
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Clustered together in farming villages.
Were expected to fight in times of war.
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Yin- earth, darkness, female
Yang- heaven, light, male
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Signs/ symbols that expressed thoughts.
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Fine, elegant handwriting
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Divine right to rule.
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If the dynasty provided a good gov’t. for the
people, it would enjoy the mandate of heaven.
If it became corrupt, floods, rebellions, and war
would destroy the dynasty.
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System where local lords governed their own
land but owed military service and support to
the ruler.
• Commerce expanded.
• The use of coined money.
• Trade grew and new roads were created.
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Silk making
Accurate calendars
Bronzemaking
First Books