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Ancient China
Early China study Guide
Question | Answer |
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What type of civilization is China? | River Valley civilization |
Why was China so isolated? | Due to the natural barriers |
What helped make China isolated? | Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, Pacific Ocean |
What are the two main rivers in China? | The Huang He river and the Yellow river |
Why was the Huang He river called "China's Sorrow"? | Because the floods often washed away whole villages and many people died |
Why early Chinese civilization developed along the Huang He river? | The river provided water for drinking and watering crops, fertile soil to grow food, and food (fish). |
What is a Dynasty? | line of rulers (kings) who belong to the same family |
What were the first two dynasties in China? | First was the Shang dynasty, second was the Zhou dynasty |
What were the oracle bones made of? | animal bones and shells |
What were the oracle bones used for? | To predict the future |
What metal did the Chinese use to make beautiful bowls, weapons, | Bronze |
What is the Mandate of Heaven? | The heaven (gods)give rules the right to rule ancient China |
Who becomes the Son of Heaven | Whoever is the ruler at the time |