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HUANGE HE RIVER VALLEY IMPACT OF GEOGRAPHY The Huange He, aka. the Yellow River or River of Great Sorrow due to tragedy brought by destructive floods. However, silt deposits made the plains fertile for agriculture. Isolation: China’s rugged physical feature hindered cultural diffusion into and out of China for many centuries. Zhong Guo/Middle Kingdom China’s lack of outside contacts allowed the Chinese to develop one culture across many regions and a strong sense of identity. SHANG DYNASTY/ZHOU DYNASTY What we know about the Ancient Chinese civilization come from archaeological evidence. Many myths also help to explain their remote past: Yu the Great—see reading in packet The first dynasty to be dated by written records is the Shang---17001000 BC. Theocracy: Shang leaders were both political leaders and high priests Complicated written language—most people were illiterate Accomplished artisans and artists Overtaken by the Zhou in 1000 BC—ruled 800 years MANY CENTURIES OF DYNASTIES Chinese history is organized by ruling dynasties The Chinese believed that their rulers governed according to the Mandate of Heaven, which allowed rulers to remain in power as long as they were effective.