Rivers: Yellow and yangtze
How did the Yangtze river specifically affect economy?
The silk
How did it affect the culture?
It acted as a natural barrier. so the isolation made a distinct culture.
How did this affect the economy?
international trade
How did the rivers affect culture?
provided fertile land for agriculture Which was the foundation of early Chinese society and culture.
How did it affect the history?
It stopped invaders
How did this affect the politics? (2)
- management of trade along silk road
- kept treats out
how did the geography of the rivers affect the politics?(2)
- Natural boundaries
- Trade and communication
-influensed rise and fall of dynasties
How did it affect the economy?
- Affected the silk road being a challenging pass so limits trade
How did it affect culture?
it preserves it
How did the yellow river affect the economy? (2)
1. Trading
2. agriculture
How did it affect the politics? (2)
1. limiting expansion
2. protected against invaders
How did it affect the history?
- Defense against invasions
- Symbol of Chinese unity
- protecting trade on silk road
How did the rivers affect history?
provided fertile land for agriculture which was needed for the development of early Chinese civilizations.