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 Chapter 11 Ancient China SOLs 3.1 a, b, c, e, g, j (Historical
Skills)
3.2 (History)
3.5 a, b, c (Changes in Map over
time)
3.6 (Geography)
3.7 (Adaptations)
3.8 (Resources)
Learning About Ancient Worlds 3.1 Skills Archaeologists are scientists who study people and cultures. They study artifacts found in the ground to learn about how people lived in the past. An __________________ is an object or tool that tells us about
people from the past.
There are two types of artifacts that scientists study: Primary Sources Secondary Sources A secondary source is a
document, image, or other
source of information that
relates or discusses
information originally
Example: A scroll with writing
presented elsewhere.
that is found.
A primary source is an artifact,
document, image, or other
source of information that was
created at that time.
Other examples: ________________ ________________
Example: A textbook that talks about the scroll that was found. Another Example: ______________________ Scientists identify artifacts as primary and secondary sources.
They study them and use information sources to draw
conclusions about life in that time.
Think like a historian:
By looking at this map of Ancient China we can predict what types of goods and resources they would have available to them. Adaptations and Resources (3.7, 3.8): Because it is located near a sea and I think _____________ would be an has many rivers… available to food. People in China must have ________________. Because there were rivers crossing I think they were able to _________ Ancient China… along the river banks to provide food. The people farmed along this fertile soil. Because I see mountains on the I think there may have been metals map… and other resources to ___________. Miners found the natural resources in these regions. Human activities develop because of the environment. When the environment does not meet human needs, people adapt to meet those needs. Maps help us draw conclusions about world cultures. Using the maps below, draw some conclusions about where people lived in ancient times and how they adapted to their environment. China is on the continent of Asia. This is a satellite image of China. Its eastern border lies on the The tan represents desert. The Pacific Ocean. Based on its green, fertile ground. Using this location, where would resources map, draw a conclusion about be located? where most people lived in ancient times. Ancient China was located on a large land mass. The land had forests, hills, mountains, and deserts. The people of ancient China farmed, mined, made pottery, and traded goods. Match the Resource with its definition: Natural Resources Goods made by people to help make more goods or provide more services Human Resources Materials that come directly from nature Capital Resources People working to make more goods or provide a service 3.2 History Ancient people made contributions that affect today’s world. A contribution is the act of giving or doing something. Written Language Characters, symbols Inventions Kite, silk cloth, compass, fireworks Architecture (the Great Wall design of buildings) Written Language: Characters and Symbols were used to communicate in Ancient China. They are still used today. Below is a picture of the alphabet system. Can you write your name using the symbols? _________________________ Inventions: Many modern day items are a result of early Chinese inventions. ___________ Then Now Then Now Then Now ____________ __________ Then Now ________ Architecture: The Great Wall of China protected the Chinese against the raids and
invasions of the various groups. Several walls were built, with the Great
Wall being the largest. China Over Time (3.5 a, b, c ) Beginning of Culture During their greatest influence Today Located in eastern Asia, centered on the Huang River Spread southward to the Yangtze River Most of East Asia westward, into the deserts of Central Asia. 3.6 China’s Geographic Features Using the map above, label the following: 1-­ Huang He River (The Yellow River)-­ Flows through much of China 2-­ Himalaya Mountains-­ Home to some of highest peaks on Earth 3-­ Gobi Desert: Asia’s largest desert