Download Chapter 6 Section 1 Outline (World History)

Chapter 6 Section 1 Outline (World History)
1)If YOU were there. . .
Why would this legend be important to you and your family?
2)Building Background
What divided China into distinct regions?
3)A Vast and Varied Land
How big is China?
*Gobi desert: Where is it?
What is east of the Gobi desert? This produces what?
What is China’s Eastern boundary? What makes China’s western boundary?
Qinling Shandi What is it and what does it do?
Describe the weather and temperature patterns in China.
4)The Rivers of China
*Huang He River: Where is it located and why is it important?
*Chan Jiang River or Yangzi River: Where is it located and why is it important?
What geographical features aided travel in Ancient China and what geographical features
limited travel?
***REVIEW: WHY DID PEOPLE SETTLE ALONG RIVERS??***
5) The Development of Farming
Where did farming begin in China?
How early did farming begin? What did they grow?
How did people increase their diets? What did this do to the population?
6)Early Settlements
Describe what archaeologists found along the Huang He river.
How were the Chinese similar to the Egyptians in their burial rituals?
*jade
7)The Xia Dynasty
*Xia Dynasty
Who founded the Xia Dynasty and when?
What did writers say about Yu’s lifetime? Although these stories cannot be proved why
were they important?
8)The Shang Dynasty
*Shang Dynasty: Where and when did they rule?
Where were the Shang the strongest? Why would they continue to move their capitals?
Who was the center of Shang political and social life?
Who served as advisers to the king?
Describe Shang social structure. Who was at the top, bottom, etc.?
Name and list some of the Shang’s advances.
*oracle
Chapter 6 Extended Response Questions
ER 1
6-2 (Before Ch. 6 Test)
Define feudal system. List the three participants of the feudal system and their
responsibilities to each other. (List at least 2 facts about each level). How and why did
feudalism develop? Was this a prosperous time? Why or why not?
6-5 (End of Chapter Test)
Define Silk Road. Define Diffusion. What two things cause diffusion? Explain the importance
of the Silk Road and how it affected the areas involved. Give specific examples to support your
answer.
6-4 (End of Chapter Test) Short Response
List at least two Chinese advancements. Define these advancements and explain how they helped
advance society.
6-1 Quiz S.R.
List and explain which geographic features aided in the settlement of Ancient China. Explain in
detail and give at least TWO specific examples.
6-5 (Extended Response after Ch. 6 Test)
Explain why cities developed along the Silk Road. Explain in detail.