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BELLWORK 1. Describe the geographic features of the Indus River Valley civilization. (rivers, mountains, etc.) 2. List three achievements made under Harappa rule. 3. Why did Harappa civilization collapse? 4. List three achievements made under Aryan rule. 5. What was the purpose of the Caste System? 6. Who were the “untouchables?” 7. THINKER: Even though the Caste system was officially abolished, there are still parts of India that practice it today. Although this system was created 4000 years ago, why do you think people still follow it? CURRENT EVENT ON FRIDAY • Our first current event day is this Friday, August 26th! • Follow all the guidelines on the handout • No articles on pop culture or sports! • Pick one that interests you! • This is worth 20 points and you are NOT allowed to make it up for late credit. • If you do not have your article on Friday, you will be doing a book assignment for ½ credit during group/class discussion Chinese Civilizations • Formed along the Hwang River Valley. • Did not have contact with outside civilizations • China is ruled by dynasties Shang Dynasty • 1700BC – 1000BC • Used large armies, bronze weapons and chariots to conquer territory • Priests had the authority to call upon the gods and predict the future • Cultural achievements: writing using characters, bronze objects, ivory, silk, pottery, and the creation of cities. Zhou Dynasty • About 1000BC, Wu killed the Shang king and established a new dynasty, the Zhou. (JOH) • Agricultural system: nobles owned the land and peasants worked it. • Technological advances: roads, expanded foreign trade, obtained horses, the crossbow, iron plows, and flood-control systems. • Under the Zhou, China became the most populated country in the world. Venn Diagram: India vs. China INDIAN CIVILIZATION CHINESE CIVILIZATION Middle Eastern Empires • There were four empires that spanned across the Middle East: Hittites, Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Persians. • You are going to create a graphic organizer that addresses all the important parts of that empire. • Summarize the main points! Do not get too detailed. • Use pages 38 & 39 in your textbook.