Chapter 5.1: The Geography of China

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Chapter 5.1 The Geography of Chinas River
Valleys
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Objectives
Examine the geography of ancient China. Find
out about early civilization in China. Learn
about the importance of family ties in early
China.
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Dragons brought good luck. Dragon gods were
believed to be responsible for the rains
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North China PlainMade of soil deposits from the
Huang River. A brief summer monsoon. There is
not much rain at other times. The climate is
very dry.
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Geographic Barriers Mountains and Seas
separated China from other lands. They were so
sure that they lived at the center of the world
that they called themselves the Middle Kingdom.
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Loess - Yellow brown soil.
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Dike - A protective wall that holds back the
waters.
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Early Civilization in China
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Shang DynastyThe first civilization in
China.Built Chinas first cities.Produced
first Chinese writing system.
Early Civilization in China
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Zhou Dynasty Divided into two parts Earlier
Western Zhou dynasty Later Eastern Zhou
dynasty.
Early Civilization in China
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Warring States During that time, small kingdoms
fought for control over one another until a new
dynasty - the Qin finally emerged.
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Mandate of Heaven Chinese believed that rulers
came to power because it was their destiny or
fate.
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Importance of the Family
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Extended Family - Closely related family.
Importance of the Family
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Womens RolesThree Obediences To obey their
fathers in youth their husbands in
marriagetheir sons in widowhood.
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Womens RolesFour virtues also guided womens
behavior in ancient China morality, modesty,
proper speech and domestic skills.
Importance of the Family