1. Ancient India and China
Section 4: Rise of Civilization in China
Witness History Audio: The Rewards of Devotion
Geography Influences Civilization
Mountains, deserts, rainforests, and an ocean isolated Chinese civilization. The fertile farming regions along the Huang and Chang rivers supported the largest populations. Nomadic peoples occupied many of the outlying regions.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the emperor admire about Yu?” (his selfless devotion to the task of draining floodwaters) “What was Yu’s reward for his devotion?” (The emperor appointed him the next ruler of China.)
When showing Color Transparencies 17 and 18, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
Geography Interactive: Shang and Zhou Civilizations
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2. Ancient India and China
Section 4: Rise of Civilization in China
China Begins to Take Shape Under the Shang Dynasty
The Shang dynasty may have been China’s first dynasty, arising around 1766 B.C. Shang society was divided by class, with nobles and warriors at the top and peasants at the bottom.
Color Transparency 17: Fu Hao’s Tomb
Witness History Video: Discovering Ancient Shang China
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the emperor admire about Yu?” (his selfless devotion to the task of draining floodwaters) “What was Yu’s reward for his devotion?” (The emperor appointed him the next ruler of China.)
When showing Color Transparencies 17 and 18, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
The Zhou Dynasty Further Defines China
The Zhou overthrew the Shang and justified it with the idea of the Mandate of Heaven. Zhou supporters were given control of various regions, making China a feudal state. New technology allowed for greater food production and an increase in population.
History Interactive: Dynastic Rule in China
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3. Ancient India and China
Section 4: Rise of Civilization in China
Religious Beliefs Develop in Early China
The Chinese worshipped many gods, with the supreme god being Shang Di. Only the king could communicate with Shang Di through prayers to his ancestors.
Two Major Belief Systems Take Root in Zhou China
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the emperor admire about Yu?” (his selfless devotion to the task of draining floodwaters) “What was Yu’s reward for his devotion?” (The emperor appointed him the next ruler of China.)
When showing Color Transparencies 17 and 18, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
During the late Zhou period, thinkers such as Confucius and Laozi taught how to maintain order and harmony. Confucius taught that people must accept their place in society and fulfill the duties of that role. Laozi thought that people should reject conflict and embrace the virtue of yielding.
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4. Ancient India and China
Section 4: Rise of Civilization in China
Achievements Abound in Early China
The Chinese invented silk fabric, established a writing system in which each symbol represented a whole word or idea, and made the first books.
Color Transparency 18: Oracle Bones
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What did the emperor admire about Yu?” (his selfless devotion to the task of draining floodwaters) “What was Yu’s reward for his devotion?” (The emperor appointed him the next ruler of China.)
When showing Color Transparencies 17 and 18, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide discussion.
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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5. Ancient India and China: Section 4
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Color Transparency 17: Fu Hao’s Tomb
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Color Transparency 18: Oracle Bones
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Progress Monitoring Transparency
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