1. Chinese Civilization

2. China  China was isolated by long distances and physical barriers Thought they were the center of the Earth West and Southwest- deserts and mountains Southeast- thick rainforests North- Desert East- Pacific Ocean

3. China  Civilization begins in Huang River valley Learn to farm  Frequent flooding and destruction “River of Sorrows” Shang founded first dynasty 1766 BC  Kings and princes  Social classes Top level – royal family and noble warriors  Most citizens were peasants.

4. China  Zhou Dynasty Established the dynastic cycle  New Dynasty to Aging Dynasty Advanced Chinese civilization Established feudal system High economic growth

5. China  Religion During the end of Zhang Dynasty, Confucianism starts to form  Led by Confucius Education and public service  Religion based on philosophy  Analects- questions and answers Daoism  Harmony with nature

6. China  New Dynasties take over Strengthen the Chinese Civilization  Great Wall is built  Silk road Expands China to the West

7. China  Achievements Wrote on chemistry, zoology, botany, and astronomy Medicinal discoveries  Accupuncture Most technologically advanced civilization in the world

8. Assignment  Pretend time machines exist and you can go back to any of the four civilizations and live  Create a travel brochure that advertises for one of the civilizations Must include  A description of 5 areas of interest for visitors  4 pictures  color