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WHI: SOL 3a-e China Early River Valley Civilizations Beginnings • China began along the ___________________________________________ valley • _____________________ got its name from ___________ or fine, windblown yellow soil (Yellow River) • Also known as _________________________________________ due to the severe flooding • ____________________________ due to geographic features (e.g. mountains, deserts) • Most cities and people are located along the ______________________________ Xia Dynasty • Led by _______________________________________________ • Yu led the people in working to build canals in order to _______________________ of the Yellow River • Passed power to his son Qi, which began the system of ______________ or the __________________ • Began a period of __________________________________________ control Shang Dynasty • ______________________________________ corner of northern China • _____________________________________-capital city • Political: __________ were the head of all clans, claiming a common ____________________ • Kings only controlled small areas • • Social: ______________________________________ – ____________________________ – Noble ______________________________ – _____________________________________ – Peasants Religious: _____________________________________ • A question is carved in a bones or shells, then exposed to _____________ until it cracked, the cracks were then interpreted as _______________________________________________ Zhou Dynasty • 1122 b.c.-corrupt king of Shang was overthrown, established the _________________________ • Political: Zhou claimed “____________________________________” or a divine right to rule • This led into the belief of the ____________________________________ • Used to explain the rise and fall of dynasties • Social: __________________________________ • Economic: growth of economy, __________________, farming became more productive (surplus) • Use of money, increased trade • Religious: __________________________, ancestor prayer and offerings