1. Ancient China

2. 4 River Civilizations
16ABC

3. Ancient China Huang He (Yellow River) = China’s first civilization
Flooding = fertile soil
1A 2A 16A

5. Agriculture Grew millet (a type of grain), soybeans
Raised chicken, dogs and pigs

6. Government Dynasty = ruling family Shang Dynasty (2000 BC)
Division of class
Importance of family
Shang Kings = military leaders and high priests
Offered sacrifices to their royal ancestors
2AB 16B

7. Achievements Bronze work Weapons silk from silkworm Coined money
Ironworks
Great Wall of China
Characters= system of writings
Each character represents an idea
Still used today
2AB 27A

8. India and China Reflection
More societies have given more power, rights, and privileges to men than to women. Why do you think that is?
Think logically
Support your reasons