Indus and Chinese Civilizations Ancient River Valley Civilizations Unit
DO IT!! Come on, DO IT! Take a minute to look at the geography of Asia. How might this help or hurt the development of Ancient Civilizations in this region? In a sheet of paper, write down some ideas.
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To China We Go! Geography of China kept it very isolated. Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Jungles, + Pacific Ocean kept China cut off. In China, two rivers (Huang He and Chang) created very fertile soil. Area around these rivers became most populated. GEE, I wonder why??? http://www.geocities.com/kellyjean9/thinker_animated.jpg
BINGO! Rivers provided fertile soil to farm in. Also provided irrigation and transportation. Fishing, trade, etc. http://www.worldnetdaily.com/images2/smiley.gif
The Shang Dynasty Dynasties begin ruling China in 1500 BC What’s a dynasty? – ruling family, passed down to family members Shang dynasty 1st in China around 1500 BC Shang responsible for building 1st cities, like Anyang.
Those Crazy Shang Peeps… Polytheistic Kings communicated with gods. Made human sacrifices for good harvest or battle. Used oracle bones to read the future. 1st known writing in China. http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/core9/phalsall/images/shng-ora.jpg
The Wu Wang Clan Wu Wang takes over, starts new dynasty called Zhou. Expands Chinese boundaries Develops feudalism What’s That? http://www.azcustomshirts.com/catalog/images/WUTANG.jpg
The Mandate of Heaven Used to determine ruler Divine right to rule from heaven Indications that new leader was needed included floods, famine, battle losses, etc.
The Qin Dynasty Ruled China from 221-206 B.C. Qin dynasty comes in after Zhou. Qin Shi Huangdi, “First Emperor” makes many changes. Contributions: Writing system Monetary system Weights and measures Canals, new roads
The Civilizations in China had an I.M.P.A.C.T. on other Civilizations
Invasions from the north leads to Great Wall (Qin Dynasty) Starts at Yellow Sea and stretches inland for 1,400 miles.
Mandate of Heaven = Chinese rulers are divine http://perso.orange.fr/charite/lich%20su%20anh%20ngu/Minh%20Mang.jpg
Paper, porcelain, silk, & a civil service system are left behind http://www.travelchinaguide.com/images/photogallery/0014500/porcelain%2010014085tm.jpg http://www.chinahighlights.com/map/images/ancient_silk_road_map1.gif
Can you see the silk road?
A lot of families or dynasties ruled T’ang Dynasty http://www.galen-frysinger.ws/china/tangdynasty12.jpg
Classical China is centered on the Huang He River
Three important belief systems: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
Reflection What letter of IMPACT do you think is most important to Western culture?