1. Ancient China

3. Periodic floods with massive destruction “China’s Sorrow” Labor  dredging the river; dike building Regular rainfall for crops

4. Chariots, wagons, wheeled vehicles. Controlled Bronze technology  army uses

9. To the Zhou, Heaven controlled everything on earth. Heaven would grant Chinese emperors the right to rule through the Mandate of Heaven. As long as emperors did right and governed with honor, they would keep the Mandate of Heaven.

10. Zhou dynasty had a decentralized state. They would let regional allies rule their territories for the emperor. In exchange, they would pay tribute, taxes, and gave allegiance to the emperor. Problem???

12. Evidence of long-distance trade: Jade from central Asia Chariots from Mesopotamia Ship building along the coast Shells from Indian Ocean

14. Veneration of male ancestors Slowly lost matrilineal history Recognized a “heaven” but no one deity No large priest class

16. Slowly the territorial rulers got power from the emperor. The territorial princes began growing their armies and resources and began warring against each other. In 256 BCE, the last Zhou king abdicated the throne.