Chapter 4 Ancient China

Lesson One 3000 B.C. Huang River Valley China is in Asia China is in Asia China is the largest country in Asia China is the largest country in Asia

Definitions North China Plain- place where civilization began in China. North China Plain- place where civilization began in China. Loess- yellowish brown soil that blows in from the desert. Loess- yellowish brown soil that blows in from the desert. Terraces- platforms of earth that look like stairs. Terraces- platforms of earth that look like stairs. Beijing- the capital of China. Beijing- the capital of China.

Terrace

Loess

Loess Plateau

China’s Sorrow Huang River- river that cuts through North China Plain. The YELLOW RIVER Huang River- river that cuts through North China Plain. The YELLOW RIVER Huang River Valley- where early Chinese civilizations made their homes Huang River Valley- where early Chinese civilizations made their homes Yellow River- Huang River; called this because of the yellow silt it carries. Yellow River- Huang River; called this because of the yellow silt it carries. Levees- walls that hold back water. Levees- walls that hold back water.

China’s Sorrow Heavy rains cause the Yellow River to flood. Heavy rains cause the Yellow River to flood. The Yellow River is called “China’s Sorrow” because when it floods it kills crops and leaves people homeless. The Yellow River is called “China’s Sorrow” because when it floods it kills crops and leaves people homeless.  This is much like what happens when the Nile floods.

Devastation of the Huang

Guangxi Zhungzu Guangxi Zhungzu- River with one of the best growing climates in China. Guangxi Zhungzu- River with one of the best growing climates in China. Double cropping- growing two crops on the same land in the same year. Double cropping- growing two crops on the same land in the same year.  Examples Rice and vegetables  Examples Rice and sugar cane

Guangxi

The Roof of the World Tibetan Plateau- The roof of the world Tibetan Plateau- The roof of the world Himalayas- Mountain range in the Tibetan Plateau. Himalayas- Mountain range in the Tibetan Plateau. –The Himalayas have the highest mountain peak on earth.

The Roof of the World