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| Ancient China comprises most of the region called ________________. |
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| It is west of __________ and ____________ (two countries) |
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| It is north of ______________/_________________ (one region, with 2 names) |
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| It is south of ______________ and ______________ (two countries) |
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| It is northeast of _________________. (one large country) |
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| It is next to the _____________ Ocean. |
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| Purpose of the Grand Canal: |
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| connect two bodies of water |
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| Purpose of the Great Wall: |
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| to keep Mongolion invaders out |
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| 3 Facts about the Yangtze River |
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- the other major river which flows east to west across China
- also formed a fertile river valley which made farming possible
- also a major route for transportation and trade
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| 3 Facts about the Himalaya Mountains |
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The world's tallest mountain chain
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formed a natural barrier which isolated China form the outside world
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The world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest, is part of this chain
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| 2 Fact about the Yellow River |
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- Called the Yellow River because of the yellow color of the water, caused by silt (loess)
- Also known as "China's Sorrow" because of the millions of people who have died due to flooding caused by the river over the centuries
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| 2 Facts about the Gobi Desert |
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The 5th largest desert in the world
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served as both a natural barrier and as part of the route of the Silk Road
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a line of rulers who all belong to the same family
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a way of referring to a period of time when that one family ruled
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| Meet the Shang Dynasty! 8 Facts |
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- the first of the ancient Chinese dynasties
- Approx. 1700 BCE - 1050 BCE
- Built the first great Chinese cities
- Strong rulers, kept power within the family
- organized farmers to clear and prepare land
- expanded territory
- began use of written language we now know as Chinese, based on pictographs
- extensive use of bronze metalworking
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oldest known example of Chinese writing
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used pictographs
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were used to predict the future
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Zhou kings believed that the gods have them the right to rule
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the Mandate states that kings must rule in the proper way
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If disaster strikes, that must mean that the king has lost the blessing of the gods
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| In Chinese culture, the responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents. |
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| The Great Wall of China - 3 Facts |
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- total length = approx. 5,500 miles
- built over a period of almost 1600 years
- made up of several walls added to over time
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Not a single road, but a network of trading routes connecting China to central and southwest Asia. Expanded during the Han dynasty
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allowed for trade in many different goods, but also permitted the spread of important ideas, along with diseases such as The Black Death
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The Chinese traded silk and other luxury goods like jade for things like horses, foods, spices, and rare animals
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| ___________ ________are divisions of people in society in accordance with their economic status! |
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| Ancient China Social Classes - Emperor |
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| man - head of the dynasty, unlimited power, inherited the throne |
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| Ancient China Social Classes - Nobles |
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| educated, money, noble family, soldiers |
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| Ancient China Social Classes - Peasants / Farmers |
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| higher on the social class / made food for the country / had land |
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| Ancient China Social Classes - Artisons / Crafts people |
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| made pottery, jade, etc for money |
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| Ancient China Social Classes - Merchants / Tradespeople |
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| buy, sell, and trade items for money / did not make anything |
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| Ancient China Social Classes - Slaves |
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| they were owned / worked as servants / had NO rights |
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| 8 Facts on "The Great Wall of China" |
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- one of the seven wonders of the world
- built in 220BC by first chinese Emperor - Qin ("Chin") Shi Huang
- Built to keep out invaders EX Genghis Khani Mongolian Warriors
- Approx. 5,500 miles form one end to the other
- wall is 25 feet tall X 30 feet wide
- built with these materials: stone, earth, sticks, brick
- forced labor ----slaves, criminals, farmers (many died/buried in the wall
- called "The Longest Cemetery" due to the many slaves that died building it.
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He was a teacher in ancient times.
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Taught people how to be good citizens
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He belived it was important for people to live in harmony with one another
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People were not wqual but lived in a very structured society - must obey person who is above you
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Taught that honesty, hard-work, and concern for others was most important
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| 5 Most important relationships to confucius/ must obey in order |
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Father - Son
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oldest brother to youngest brother
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husband to wife
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ruler to subject
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friend to friend
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| the practice of linving family members who try to provide a deceased (dead) family member with continous happiness and well-being in the afterlife. It is a way of continuing to show repsect toward them, and it reinforces the unity of family. |
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