1. Section 1: China’s 1st Civilizations
Chapter 7: Early China
Section 1: China’s 1st Civilizations

2. China’s Geography
Huang He, or Yellow River, flows more than 2,900 miles across China.
Flooding of the River brought destruction and good farming conditions.
Chang Jiang, or Yangtze River, is about 3,400 miles long and flows across central China.
China has little farm land because of the mountains and desserts.

4. The Shang Dynasty Ruled from 1750 B.C. to 1122 B.C.
Anyang was China’s first Capital.
People were divided into groups. King – Warlords & Royal Officials (Aristocrats) – Traders & Artisans -- Farmers & Slaves.
Believed in many spirits and Gods.
Early writing was Pictographs & Ideographs.
Artisans created bronze works.

6. The Zhou Dynasty
Wu Wang and his followers rebelled against the Shang and created the Zhou Dynasty.
Longest ruling dynasty in China.
Kings served as heads of Government.
Bureaucracy – officials who are responsible for different areas of government.
The Empire was divided into smaller territories led by an aristocrat.

7. The Zhou Dynasty
Zhou Kings were thought to be the links between gods and people.
Mandate of Heaven – law that gave Kings right to rule.
Dao – the proper way for kings to rule.
Irrigation & Flood control systems were developed.
Silk was important to trade.

9. The Quin and Han Dynasties
Section 3
The Quin and Han Dynasties

10. Qin Han When Important Leaders Main Ideas and Accomplis hments
Influences on Chinese Culture
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