Ancient China

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Ancient China
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4 River Civilizations
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Ancient China

• Huang He (Yellow River) Chinas first
  civilization
• Flooding fertile soil

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Agriculture

• Grew millet (a type of grain), soybeans
• Raised chicken, dogs and pigs

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Government

• Dynasty ruling family
• Shang Dynasty (2000 BC)
• Division of class
• Importance of family
• Shang Kings military leaders and high priests
• Offered sacrifices to their royal ancestors

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Achievements

• Bronze work
• Weapons
• silk from silkworm
• Coined money
• Ironworks
• Great Wall of China
• Characters system of writings
• Each character represents an idea
• Still used today

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India and China Reflection

• More societies have given more power, rights, and
  privileges to men than to women. Why do you
  think that is?
• Think logically
• Support your reasons