2.  West and SW of China are the Himalayas and the Tien Shan

3.  Gobi Desert to the North

4.  Thick jungles of SE China

5.  Also known as the River of Sorrows.

7.  http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/2013 /10/02/china-woman-trapped-in-yellow-river- silts-rescued/ http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/2013 /10/02/china-woman-trapped-in-yellow-river- silts-rescued/

9.  1650- 1027 B.C.

11.  Wife of Shang King Wu Ding  Led an army of Chinese soldiers

12.  Clustered together in farming villages.  Were expected to fight in times of war.

15.  Yin- earth, darkness, female  Yang- heaven, light, male

16.  Signs/ symbols that expressed thoughts.

18.  Fine, elegant handwriting

19.  Divine right to rule.

20.  If the dynasty provided a good gov’t. for the people, it would enjoy the mandate of heaven.  If it became corrupt, floods, rebellions, and war would destroy the dynasty.

21.  System where local lords governed their own land but owed military service and support to the ruler.

22. Commerce expanded. The use of coined money. Trade grew and new roads were created.

23.  Silk making  Accurate calendars  Bronzemaking  First Books