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Ancient China The Middle Kingdom Geography isolated by natural barriers – mountains, seas, deserts – led to belief that China was center of Earth, sole source of civilization Geography Huang He (Yellow) River – loess = fine yellow soil carried in the river –Yangtze River Fertile Crescent? These two rivers – like Fert. Cres. in Meso. Huang He River Shang China 1650 – 1027 BCE st *1 Dynasty surrounded their cities with earthen walls Family Most imp. part of life. –Respect elders –Women were inferior Religion polytheistic “ancestor worship” –Oracle bones Writing *Spoken lang. and written lang. – totally different *2 + 2 = 4 (same thing in many different languages) writing united China Zhou 1027 BC – Zhou Dynasty emerges Mandate of Heaven Government Feudalism – –kings give land to nobles –Nobles – loyal to king + protect citizens Problems Nobles got to strong Started to fight for power Zhou overthrown in 256 BC
