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Chapter 5 Guided Reading Sheet: Eastern River Valleys (pp. 88-92)
Ancient China
Due: Friday, November 14, 2008
Basic directions: Please bullet your notes in your own words using short words and phrases. All information on
this sheet could appear on your unit test and in future discussions. This will be useful as a study guide as well.
[NOTE: (V) = Vocabulary word. All vocabulary words should be defined in your own words.]
Basic requirements (for a 3):
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Responses are bulleted
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Responses are in your own words
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Responses are accurate
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Responses are well organized: Your key points are clear. You would be able to review/learn from this
Section 2: THE HUANG HO VALLEY
Summarize the legend of how the Huang Ho valley civilization began.
Why did early settlers of China choose to live in the Huang Ho valley?
“Cities of the Shang”
Dynasty (V)
first ruling dynasty: ______________
Describe the cities of the Shang.
What cloth did farmers produce? _____________
“Spirits, Ancestors, and Kings”
What role did each play in the religious beliefs of the Shang people?
spirits
ancestors
kings
oracle bones
Describe what life was like for nobles, or people of high rank.
“Decline of the Shang”
Compare and contrast how the rich and poor lived during the rule of the Shang (You may
use a Venn diagram or T-chart).
How did the differences between rich and poor hurt the Shang civilization?
For what achievement are the Shang best known?
To earn a 4 (A), choose one of the following to respond in writing. Responses should be
at least ½ page on lined paper, in full sentences, and provide specific details as
support.
 If our presidential candidates today could use oracles bones, what questions
might they want answered before becoming president? Include specific issues
that have been debated in the media relating to this election.
 Explain the similarities and differences between a Mesopotamian city-state and
a Shang city.
 Would you rather live in Mohenjo-Daro or in a Shang city? Why? Include details
from classwork as well as the textbook for support.