Yellow River Valley and Early China

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Yellow River Valley and Early China

Geography Rivers Large open plains 2 major river systems Huang He (Yellow River) in the North and Yangzi in the South Large open plains Rich soil (loess) from frequent flooding

Development of Civilization Agriculture begins around 8000 BCE Millet (used for gruel, bread, or noodles) Rice cultivation began in 7000 BCE around the Yangzi Earliest civilizations focused around the Yellow River Valley Most were small tribal groups

Traits of Early Civilization Isolated Lived in walled cities By 2000 BCE craftsmen mastered making bronze tools (machetes, shovels, and plow-blades, and mirrors) Religion Made offerings of food and drink Oracle bones Writing Found on Oracle bones Limited Trade

Cultural Diversity Each region of early China was distinct Yangzi Region Silkworms were used to produce silk Craftsmen made jade art Some regions had interlocking city networks

Dynastic Cycle Xia (shah) Dynasty 2070-1600 BCE first “legendary” dynasty no written record Ruled by Emperor Yu systems for irrigation & draining of flood waters

Shang Dynasty (1766-1045 BCE) First great dynasty First to keep written records Known for architecture Agrarian (farming) society Ruled by a King and aristocracy Central government oversaw irrigation & flood control of the city Walled city, elaborate palaces and tombs Ancestor worship

Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BCE) Longest ruling dynasty in Chinese history! Mandate of Heaven Feudal system (nobles & peasants) Centralized government Mandarin language Confucius lived during this era Final Centuries were violent: known as the Warring States Period