1. Ancient China
Gaby Ramires,Keila Mosca,Ethan Burke

2. Where did China develop?
China first developed in the Yellow river region
Northern China

3. China’s Geographic Conditions
Civilization happened in between two rivers
Yellow river
Yangster river
These rivers were resources for:
Freshwater
Food
Soil
Transporation

4. China’s Government The Shang dynasty is where it all began…
United China into an empire
Made of small city-states
Trimona effect:
Emperor: Ruled all of China and gave small Kings power
Small Kings: Ruled city state under the Emperor and ruled over Lords
Lords: Collected taxes from the people of China

5. China’s Religious Beliefs
3 major religions:
Taoism: Focused on living in harmony with nature and sought the mysterious ‘way of the universe’
Confucianism: The teachings on the importance of harmonious relationships, moral livings, and moral government
Buddhism: 4 noble truths and if you get rid of selfish desires you would feel no pain

6. China’s Contribution to Mankind
They created the crossbow which advanced warfare
They figured out writing based on pictures and lead to ideas
One idea was Iron casting(use of molds to mass produce items)
They also began mass production

7. Problems in China They had slaves that were born/sold into slavery
Lived strict cruel lifes
They had a harsh leader

8. China’s Culture They were rich in arts and science
Painting and printing skills advance
Strongly influenced:
Literature
Philosophy
Politics
Known for silk making
Silk worms

9. China’s Famous Historical Figures
Lao Tzu 571 BC-471 BC
He was the founder of the religion Taoism
Confucius BC
Wrote books which evolved into to Confucianism
Sun Tzu BC
Won 5 major battles and captured the city of Ying

10. Interesting Facts about China
The ruler was strict but, had impacting methods
Grew into the world's most powerful society

11. 3 important things Their religion spread quickly
They kept the way of making silk a secret
Silk road was China’s trade route
Shang dynasty united China and became a powerful empire

12. Websites Timemaps.com Ducksters.com Quatr.us Kidsconnect.com
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