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2. 2 Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. The Rise of Civilization in China The Middle Kingdom China’s First Dynasties China Under the Zhou Dynasty Chapter 10: The Rise of Civilization in China

3. The Middle Kingdom Sec 1: The Middle Kingdom Key Geographic Features Main Idea: Geographic features, such as mountains and deserts, isolated ancient China from other early civilizations. An Island of Civilization Main Idea: The development of farming villages in the Huang He valley marks the beginning of civilization in ancient China. MapMaster: Geography of Ancient China Progress Monitoring Transparency

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5. China’s First Dynasties Sec 2: China’s First Dynasties The First Ruling Family Main Idea: Archaeologists believe that a strong ruler controlled the civilization of the Huang He valley more than 4,000 years ago. The Shang Dynasty Main Idea: The Shang Dynasty was China’s earliest historical dynasty. Color Transparencies: Shang Dynasty Bronze Sculptures Image Library: Chinese Writing Progress Monitoring Transparency

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9. China Under the Zhou Dynasty Sec 3: China Under the Zhou Dynasty A New Dynasty Main Idea: The Zhou Dynasty replaced the Shang rulers of China about 1050 B.C. Political and Cultural Problems Main Idea: The large Zhou kingdom proved difficult to rule, and China eventually became divided into smaller states. MapMaster: The Zhou Dynasty in China Color Transparencies: Zhou Dynasty of China History Interactive: Learn More About Military Technology in China Progress Monitoring Transparency

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