2. Other Early Civilizations Chinese Civilizations Began around 2000 B.C. China was geographically isolated by: Gobi Desert 4 mountain ranges including the largest, the Himalayas Pacific Ocean

3. Other Early Civilizations Chinese Civilizations China has two major river systems: the Yellow River (Huang He) and the Yangtze River.

4. Other Early Civilizations Chinese Civilizations.“Mandate of Heaven” – Heaven appointed rulers, but only as long as they were good rulers. If a dynasty became selfish, heaven would appoint a new leaders. A dynasty is a line of rulers who belong to the same family and pass control from one generation to the next. China was ruled by a series of ruling families called dynasties.

5. Other Early Civilizations Chinese Civilizations The Great Wall Its purpose was to keep out the invaders from the north Started by Qin Shi Huangdi

6. The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest man made structure 3,945 total miles long Built through all types of geography- plains, hills, mountains, deserts

7. Other Early Civilizations Chinese Civilizations The ancient Chinese believed that the ghosts of their dead ancestors had magical powers that could either punish or help them. This is called Ancestor Worship.

8. Other Early Civilizations Classical China Silk Road: It was an unpaved road that connected China to other cultures as far away as Europe. It made trade possible for many people. Rome had gold, silver, and precious gems. China had silk, spices, and ivory.

9. Civil Service System- People could earn jobs working for the government by passing a test. Jobs are based on knowledge. Paper Porcelain Silk- Was their main source of trade and money. Other Early Civilizations Classical China Contributions to Classical China:

10. Paper, Porcelain, and Silk