Rivers
What did the yellow river provide?
fertile soil
When was the yangshao discovered?
5000-3000 BCE
What is Silk?
A luxurious fabric made from the cocoons of silkworms.
What is the longest river in China?
Yangtze River
When was the longshan discovered?
3000-1900 bce
What is a cycle?
A repeated series of events that follow a predictable pattern.
What is a nickname for the Yellow River?
China's Sorrow
When was the liangzhu civilization discovered?
3300-2200 BCe
What is a caravan?
A group of traders traveling together for safety.
What is Slash-and-burn agriculture?
slashing the forests and burning them to fertilize the soil
What was the Yangtze river essential for.
Trade, transportation, and agriculture
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one culture to another.
What is cultural Expression?
Portraits, geometric patterns, animal designs,.
What did rivers allow farmers to do?
Develop irrigation systems, providing consistent water supplies for crops like millet and rice.
What is a Bureaucracy?
A system of government with officials who manage different departments or tasks.