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Ancient
China
4 River Civilizations
16ABC
Ancient China
 Huang He (Yellow River) = China’s first
civilization
 Flooding = fertile soil
1A 2A 16A
Agriculture
 Grew millet (a type of grain), soybeans
 Raised chicken, dogs and pigs
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
2AB 16B
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
2AB 27A
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