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

2. Chapter 7 Section 1
The Chinese call the Huang He River ________ because it drowned people & destroyed homes.
China’s first rulers were probably from the _________ dynasty.
The First Capital of China was _______________
The _________ dynasty ruled for more years than any other Chinese dynasty in history.
An important trade item during the Zhou dynasty was ______________.

3. Chapter 7 Section 3 Questions
Qin Shihuangdi based his rule on what philosophy?
The Great Wall of China was built using the labor of which group? ____________________
This Chinese invention allowed ships to move their sails and to sail into the wind for the first time.
The Silk Road stretched __________ miles from western China to Southeast Asia.
Buddhism spread during unrest in China after the fall of the ______________ dynasty.

4. Qin Zhou Han Shang Conclusions When Important Leaders
Main Ideas and Accomplishm ents
Influences on Chinese Culture
Shang
Qin
Zhou
Han
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5. Qin Zhou Han Shang Conclusions When Important Leaders
Began in 1750 B.C.
Ended in A.D. 220
Longevity!
When
B.C.
B.C.
B.C.
202 B.C.-A.D. 220
Consistency!
Important Leaders
Numerous Kings with large armies and control over the land; ruled from capital city Anyang
Qin Shihuangdi Wu
Liu Bang
Each dynasty advanced China’s social structure.
Main Ideas and Accomplishm ents
Developed social classes: Farmers, merchants, aristocrats, and royal family.
Strengthened central government; created single monetary system.
Longest lasting dynasty in Chinese history. Est. mandate of Heaven.
Popluation and landmass grew. Opened China to trade and commerce. Built the Silk Road.
Each Dynasty advanced China’s influence on other regions.: Korea, Japan, S.E. Asia
Influences on Chinese Culture
Influenced religion and culture. Created Chinese written Language.
Use of censors to check on Gov. Officials. Built the 1st Great Wall to keep out invaders.
Developed irrigation and flood control systems to help farmers grow more crops.
Created civil Service examination. Invented: paper, steel, acupuncture, advance sea travel.
Focused on Social Class and Religion.
Focused on Government and the Great Wall.
Focused on Farmers and crops.
Expanded Chinese influence. Began production of important goods.
Shang
Qin
Zhou
Han
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6. 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.

8. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.