1. ANCIENT CHINA

2. Huang-He River “Cradle of Agriculture” Very fertile Carries silt from the areas through which it travels- “yellow color”

3. Shang Dynasty 1600 BC -1046 BC Located along the Huang-He river Important Aspects: Writing System developed Could record discoveries and history

4. Great Wall of China Chinese landmark Built for protection from invasions from the north (Mongols)

5. Qin Shi Huang 221B.C - 206 B.C Ruler in China First emperor United China into one country

6. Mandate of Heaven The belief that gods would only allow a government to stay in power as long as it was good and moral. Developed during the Zhou Dynasty

7. Han Dynasty 206 B.C – 220 A.D Emperor Wudi (prosperous time for China) Achievements; Started a civil service system Invented paper Acupuncture

8. Confucianism Born 551 BC Teachings based on honesty 1 st level: being honest is good for your personality 2 nd level: you should be honest out of duty or obligation 3 rd level: you should be honest because you are thinking of the feelings of other people, like your family Wanted people to think for themselves

9. Taoism Chinese Folk Religion Embraced an ancient Chinese belief in balance Concept of yin and yang

10. Silk Road Trade Route Traded silk, gold, ivory, exotic animals and other goods Buddhism spread