What were rivers usually used for?
Fresh water and transportation
The Chang Jiang river was also known as the?
Yangtze river
Around what time was the Yangshao civilization built?
3000-1900 BCE
What showed their strong beliefs?
Their artifacts
They used ______ for trading goods.
Highways
The Chang Jiang river was the _____ river in China.
Longest
Where was the Yangshao civilization developed?
In the Huang He valley.
Showed ______ in urban planning and social organization.
Advancements
Around what year was the Liangzhu built?
3300-2200 BCE
_____ soil is nutrient- rich soil for farming.
Loess soil
This river was essential for what?
Trade, transportation, and agriculture
What is The Yangshao civilization known for?
What did this civilization show?
Advancements in urban planning and social organization.
What did their artifacts show?
A strong belief in the afterlife and clear social hierarchy
Water supplies for crops
What else did the natural barriers do besides protect China from invasions?
They helped with limiting early contact with other civilizations.
They practiced ______ and _____ agriculture.
Slash- and- burn agriculture.
This civilization built what? including what?
Fortified settlements, including walls made of rammed earth.
What artifacts did they produce? When were they used?
Jade artifacts, used during religious ceremonies.
What did highways for trading goods enable?
Early cultural diffusion and economic growth.
What natural barriers helped protect China from invasions?
Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and the Pacific ocean.
What were they famous for?
What did this civilization introduce?
Black pottery, fine craftsmanship, and polished surfaces
What did archaeology show?